Today I have been thinking about marriage. I am thinking about my own marriage, that of others I know, and I am thinking about all of my friends.
A few weeks ago, I was privileged to perform the wedding ceremony for some close friends. This was the culmination of a journey they started some time ago, and they had invested time, not just in gazing into each others' eyes, but also in counseling and preparing for taking this momentous step. When we start out on the journey called marriage, we have all kinds of idealistic notions, some realistic, some not. But we start out with the very best of intentions for the future.
As the months progress we see more of each other than we may care to know. Human nature being what it is, we tend to examine the other more than ourselves. Things happen in life, which can leave wounds if not dealt with properly. I am not blogging about how to deal with these things, each situation is different, though the priniples of keeping our marriage fresh and alive, have not changed. But hurts happen, and they can take their toll in our relationship.
A couple of weeks ago I personally started a journey to improve my marriage. Dianne and I watched the movie "Fireproof" and I recommend it to everyone, whether you are married, divorced or contemplating marriage at some time in the future. The movie talks about one couple's journey from the brink of divorce, to a new and fresh relationship they had never yet experienced. You may think it would take both partners to do this, but in the movie and in real life, one party can make a huge difference in our marriage complexion
Anyway, I started the journey talked about in the movie. It makes a difference, that's all I will say. I suggest that anyone who wants their marriage to improve, take on the Love Dare. It doesn't matter how rough things have become, there is hope because the future has not yet happened, and change is possible.
Join me on the journey!
Love you,
Pastor Gerry
