Just the Two of Us

Just the Two of Us

Marriage. The attempt to destroy the definition of this union has been attacked. The sanctity of this covenant has been minimized. The idea of marriage as choice of convenience and comfort over commitment and constancy has seemed to prevail in a society that prefers to follow trends instead of the truth.

A few months ago I wrote an article stating why everyone should see “The Case for Christ” and it seems as if the “Case for Marriage” needs to be defended as well. Scripture illustrates marriage through the life of Christ and the comparison between Christ and the church to a man and his wife.

Never About How You Feel

Despite the persecution that Christ suffered, when it came to choosing to love us over pleasing His flesh, Christ chose to love us. Love never says “me first” when the last piece of cake is in the fridge and it’s German chocolate cake (my favorite!!). Love doesn’t leave the dishes in the sink another day waiting to see whose going to be irritated enough to do clean them. When you love someone that love is looking for opportunities to put itself on display. A choice that says “I love you” not “I love my comfort more than you.”

When It Matters Most

My wife knows that no matter what is going on in my life, she is my priority. At the beginning of the day she’s the first person I talk to. Throughout the day and till the sun goes down, I’ve got her on my mind and she knows it. I pay attention and study her like I’m trying to get a PhD because the pursuit didn’t stop after the day I said “I do”. You should always be your spouses biggest fan, strongest support in times of need, and a listening ear instead of a criticizing mouth.

Loving You Is Easy

Simplicity is often complicated with excessive thought. The day that a couple vows to love one another is the day that covenant begins. All of the instructions are listed within the vows. When I made the promise to love, it was a decision that I purposed in my heart would be my mission in life. As a believer in Christ this decision is easy because he that dwells in God dwells in love because God is love. Therefore, all I have to do is dwell in Him, and love towards and for my spouse is not laborious, it’s easy. Anytime choosing to love my spouse feels like work then I am not abiding in God. Loving is easy when perfect love is at work in you.

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When you are committed to giving your all in your marriage there may be times that it can be tough. Physically you might have had a long day and don’t have any Koolaid left in the pitcher to pour, but when it comes to your spouse, God refills you so that you can be what they need. You fight for your marriage to be all that Christ displays in His love for us because at the end of the day it’ll be just the two of you. Bill Wither’s said it best:

     And darling when the morning comes

And I see the morning sun

I want to be the one with you.