Celebrate the Years

I am looking back over the years of being in a God ordained marriage. Telling you how many might spoil things for some who are struggling just to keep it going. I do tell you this, working at it together makes it work. Some may say love conquers all, others may say love wanes over the years. I say a Christ centered life helps keep a Christ centered marriage together.

We have shared the ups and downs of a still born child, downsizing from the job, unforeseen retirements, surgeries and illnesses, moving, shortage of funds, school and college days with kids and so much more. Yet we press on. We have been kept by the Lord. We celebrate with joy. Have there been drudge days, yes. Have there been times of feeling worn down, yes. But never days of quitting or giving in or giving up. We decided to go all the way.So far we are doing just that.

The posts about staying in the race, and not quitting keeps the commitment fresh in my spirit. As soldiers in the Lord's army we must hold on and keep our faith strong to see what the end will be. We dare not quit. We dare not become disillusioned. My husband and I reminded ourselves today as we were out eating at one of our favorite restaurants that our relationship with each other is so like the Lord's with his church. That is the glue that holds us together. If you really want to know how we continue to keep the fire burning learn how to both like and love one another.