When my wife and I reached 30 years of marriage I gave her an new engagement ring as a renewal and confirmation symbol of the covenant of love and fidelity we undertook many years ago. The ring is very nice, it is made in white gold and has diamond on it.
With time the ring became somewhat opaque and scratched due to the exposition to the daily works so we sent it back to the original jeweller to be polished. Afterwards when the ring came back, we were surprised and happy to see how bright and nice it once again became. We learned that this jewel has a specific maintenance routine and it is natural that from time to time it needs to be polished.
Not only the ring but the marriage itself with time gets worn out and deteriorated through the several situations of life and loses its initial enchantment and joy. The key to maintain the harmony and happiness in marriage is the existence of dialogue and the resolve of divergences.
Different from monologue, dialogue is when two people speak and are understood. Divergences on the other hand are the clashes of different viewpoints from distinct people. Therefore when dialogue is increased and divergences are lessen the possibility for understanding and cooperation so vital for conjugal life can be achieved.
The bible teaches that “what God has joined together, let no one separate” and that is the secret for the marital continuous renovation. Like the jeweller who made the jewel knows how to restore it, God who joined the couple, knows how to maintain that union. When man and woman kneel before the author of life they find the necessary platform of understanding and cooperation. May the Lord continue to polish our marriage for it to keep shining!
- Which situations can wear out and deteriorate the marriage?
- How can we restore the marital union radiance?
(Man and women united by God, Mathew 19:5-6 / Harmonic living, Philippians 2:3-4)
So true we always have to stand on God's Word to keep our marriage secure I thank Him for today 29 years ago for our commitment we made and still going strong
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! God will continue to bless your marriage!
DeleteIt is the absolute truth Commissioner.
ReplyDeleteWe fell in love for about 49 years, and God who worked with kindness to all people sent us to them and willingly and happily we thought them how to keep or maintain their marriages worthy of God, and that made me like to tell about the Love of God, even though my husband is gone
Yes! I'm certain the good memories from those 49 years helps you every day even with the absence of your loved one. God is good!
DeleteLove ❤️ can wear out and destroy a marriage, to avoid all that ! Keep the line of communication open and polish your love ❤️ on a daily basis.
ReplyDeleteThat is so true! It is an intentional daily decision!
DeleteUnlike many things that deteriorate over the passing of time, cherished marriages get sweater the longer it grows. May God continue being the head of all the marriages.
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