Thank you for sharing, and congratulations! As my husband and I approach our 3rd year of marriage next month, it’s encouraging to know that we’re building a lasting foundation by keeping God at the center and making Him our solid ground.
Hi Kelly-Ann, you certainly are! You never can go wrong with Jesus! Congratulations to you and your husband on your 3rd anniversary! 💕 Appreciate your comment today!
Congratulations on 35 years of marriage - that's worthy of celebrating! Lots of good advice in here, can't think of anything I'd add, but would emphasize keeping God at the center of marriage. We can't do without His grace and mercy. My husband and I will celebrate 29 years of marriage this May. His parents were married for 35 years (his sweet mother, may she rest in peace, passed while we were pregnant with our 1st child). My parents divorced after 17 years, which was painful for all involved, but makes me determined, with God's grace, to avoid that route.
Thank you, we were talking last night and cannot believe it’s been that long already, we don’t feel that old! lol Keeping God at the forefront of a marriage is crucial, you are right, Melisa! Congratulations on your upcoming 29th anniversary, be sure to plan something to celebrate yourselves as life is short and unexpected things happen, we have to be intentional. Thank you for your comment today!
The day before our wedding, my dad told me that when my marriage broke, and it would, that it was my job to fix it.
"You reach out and you build that bridge. That's your responsibility. Doesn't matter if she was dead wrong and you were right. You fix it anyway. She needs you to be that rock, so you solve it. Being right doesn't make any difference when you are alone, so put away your ego, and fix your marriage. You extend the olive branch every time. Not 7 times, but 70 times 7."
His belief was that a husband must be as forgiving and patient and steady as Jesus. Being angry is okay, but walk away and come back with mercy, just as our creator is merciful. Invite her back to your arms anyway.
Stubbornness is best handled with kindness. This is how you restore your marriage. In fact, I would argue that the relationship becomes one of deeper trust, respect, and admiration if you practice selflessness and mercy.
This is great advice! It's all good, I'm just about to celebrate 26 years. So many things we learn I wish I could go back to the early years and do some things differently. That's why it's good for the ones who've been around the block to give the newbies some sage advice! :)
And thank you for including my devotional in there, that is so nice!
Happy 26th Anniversary, that is wonderful and worth celebrating, Kate! Listen, we still have so much to learn as a couple! I was visiting with a friend who has been married for 49 years, and she was saying the same as you, wishing they could go back and redo some things, us too! But we can start being the spouse we want to be today, with God’s help, right? I’m right there with you, friend!
Your devotionals are SO good! It was easy to include with such a practical exercise.
This is so rich with wisdom! thank you for pouring this out. As someone newly engaged, my heart is full reading your words. We’re taking it all in with open hearts and praying for a love that grows, deepens, and lasts like yours!
Bria! Congratulations on your engagement, sweet friend! Yes, keep God number one in your lives and in your upcoming marriage. ❤️ I’m so glad you were encouraged by this posting. Thank YOU for sharing how much it meant to you! 😘
Thank you for sharing, and congratulations! As my husband and I approach our 3rd year of marriage next month, it’s encouraging to know that we’re building a lasting foundation by keeping God at the center and making Him our solid ground.
Hi Kelly-Ann, you certainly are! You never can go wrong with Jesus! Congratulations to you and your husband on your 3rd anniversary! 💕 Appreciate your comment today!
Congratulations on 35 years of marriage - that's worthy of celebrating! Lots of good advice in here, can't think of anything I'd add, but would emphasize keeping God at the center of marriage. We can't do without His grace and mercy. My husband and I will celebrate 29 years of marriage this May. His parents were married for 35 years (his sweet mother, may she rest in peace, passed while we were pregnant with our 1st child). My parents divorced after 17 years, which was painful for all involved, but makes me determined, with God's grace, to avoid that route.
Thank you, we were talking last night and cannot believe it’s been that long already, we don’t feel that old! lol Keeping God at the forefront of a marriage is crucial, you are right, Melisa! Congratulations on your upcoming 29th anniversary, be sure to plan something to celebrate yourselves as life is short and unexpected things happen, we have to be intentional. Thank you for your comment today!
Congrats. 34 for us this year.
The day before our wedding, my dad told me that when my marriage broke, and it would, that it was my job to fix it.
"You reach out and you build that bridge. That's your responsibility. Doesn't matter if she was dead wrong and you were right. You fix it anyway. She needs you to be that rock, so you solve it. Being right doesn't make any difference when you are alone, so put away your ego, and fix your marriage. You extend the olive branch every time. Not 7 times, but 70 times 7."
His belief was that a husband must be as forgiving and patient and steady as Jesus. Being angry is okay, but walk away and come back with mercy, just as our creator is merciful. Invite her back to your arms anyway.
Stubbornness is best handled with kindness. This is how you restore your marriage. In fact, I would argue that the relationship becomes one of deeper trust, respect, and admiration if you practice selflessness and mercy.
Thank you and thank you for sharing. Your Dad sounds like a wise man. Thank you for your comment and adding to the conversation.
This is great advice! It's all good, I'm just about to celebrate 26 years. So many things we learn I wish I could go back to the early years and do some things differently. That's why it's good for the ones who've been around the block to give the newbies some sage advice! :)
And thank you for including my devotional in there, that is so nice!
Happy 26th Anniversary, that is wonderful and worth celebrating, Kate! Listen, we still have so much to learn as a couple! I was visiting with a friend who has been married for 49 years, and she was saying the same as you, wishing they could go back and redo some things, us too! But we can start being the spouse we want to be today, with God’s help, right? I’m right there with you, friend!
Your devotionals are SO good! It was easy to include with such a practical exercise.
Congrats! That’s awesome 👏🏼 Great advice. We are approaching 30 years. 🥰
Aww, thank you and congratulations on your upcoming 30th anniversary Tara, that’s so exciting! ❤️
Glory be to God! 🥹🙌🏾
This is so rich with wisdom! thank you for pouring this out. As someone newly engaged, my heart is full reading your words. We’re taking it all in with open hearts and praying for a love that grows, deepens, and lasts like yours!
Bria! Congratulations on your engagement, sweet friend! Yes, keep God number one in your lives and in your upcoming marriage. ❤️ I’m so glad you were encouraged by this posting. Thank YOU for sharing how much it meant to you! 😘
Brooke, how fun to find myself celebrating with you here this morning! Here's to 35 more, friend. He is able.
Aw, Yes, Linda! We serve a good God who created a good thing in marriage!