Marriage involves a blending of lives, not merely a “joining.” Many marriages flounder because the individuals in them keep looking back over their shoulders at freedoms and relationships they had in the past. When a couple invites Jesus Christ to be the cornerstone of their marriage as the true point of strength on which they build their relationship – they are inviting him to “walk out front” before them. Then he is free to lead them forward into the unique purpose He has for them as a married couple.
We are unique as individuals. But each marriage is also unique. It is as “individual” and one-of-a-kind as the two people involved. Just as God created us as completely original individuals, so we need to invite Him to create our marriages as completely original relationships. This can only happen when each person in the relationship yields his or her individuality to God’s higher purpose.
As C.S. Lewis said, “Self exists to be abdicated. In self-giving we touch a rhythm, not only of all creation, but of all being, for the Eternal Word also gives Himself in sacrifice.”
Reference: God’s Little Devotional Book for Couples. (2002). Manila, Philippines: Lighthouse Inspirational Books & Gifts.
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