We all want formula’s for marriage. A simple twelve-step plan to make marriage easy, compatible, joyous, and missonal.
But let’s face it, marriage is hard.
I remember it well, nearly two decades ago. I sat across from my husband, two small children asleep upstairs.
“I can’t do this”, I cried. But today, I still can’t remember why the fight broke out.
I believed in true love, but let’s face it, the trenches of real-life marriage can be far from easy.
“I don’t know why, but I feel like we are supposed to be together.” My husband whispers. “Like God has something good planned for us.”
I grumbled and scowled. I huffed and puffed. But deep down, I knew He was right.
I didn’t tell him at the time, but when he said “we are supposed to be together”, I heard what sounded like a lion roar inside, telling me also, God had a reason for us being together.
In retrospect, two decades later, I can see the fruit of “sticking it out” in that moment.
And while there are no formula’s for a perfect marriage, we’ve learned some basic principles making missional marriages, just a little bit easier.
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Today, I am writing alongside some amazing women over at Missional Women. Will you pop over and join us and be sure to leave a comment? Thanks!
And friends, let’s remember Who our hope is! Have an incredible weekend! ~ Jen
