My friend, Germania, is engaged. I've known her for around 6 years now and now she is about to change her life forever! Isn't that crazy to think about? On your wedding day, your life is changed forever. My friends and I were talking about how the "proposal" must be so nerve-racking for a guy because he is asking a question that is a "forever question". GEESH! There are not too many forever questions in this life!!
A few thoughts from a book I've been reading (on and off, of course):
What if God didn't design marriage to be "easier"? What if God had an end in mind that went beyond our happiness, our comfort, and our desire to be infatuated and happy as if the world were a perfect place? What if God designed marriage to make us holy more than to make us happy?
The Idea that a marriage can survive on romance alone, or that romantic feelings are more important than any other consideration when choosing a spouse, has wrecked many a marital ship.
This book looks for that purpose and meaning-- how can we discover in the challenges of marriage the opportunities to learn more about God, grow in our understanding of him and learn to love him more?
Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas
These thoughts are only from the 1st chapter people! I can't wait to read the rest!
Ahh, great book! We read it in a small group a couple months ago. I recommend it :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for Commenting and I love it so far! I will definitely be finishing it! :)
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