two become one

As a family, and as husband and wife, under one roof you must be united. When you blend two people together it takes time to adjust. Through that process we need to stick together remembering your for each other not against one another. I saw a quote one time that said "No relationship is all sunshine, but two people can share an umbrella and survive the storm together." You need to show unconditional love and forgiveness. I think forgiveness can be a hard one even for your spouse. We often hold grudges. I've seen people do it for years. God doesn't do that to us and certainly doesn't want us to do that to our spouse.

Matthew 12:25
Every kingdom divided against itself will be ruined and every city or household divided against itself will not stand.

God knows you need to be on the same team to get through anything especially obstacles. When hard situations arise do you stick with your spouse or retract? Oneness is marriage even plays a part into your child's life. My 3 year old already understands a lot and wants that for my husband and I, if we are having an off moment she notices. Yes life isn't all sunshine and we don't need to pretend that it is, but maybe look for the light in all circumstances and give your spouse grace.

Ephesians 5:31-33
"For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh." This is a profound mystery-but I am talking about Christ and the church. However, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.

Wives need to be shown love and husbands respect. As wives what can you do today to show your husband you respect him? And husbands what can you do to show your life you love her? A good book to read is the 5 Love Languages. It shows how you can better love your spouse by meeting the needs they have. And if you aren't married its still a pretty cool book to check out so you can understand how to meet others needs outside of marriages like friendships, co-workers, ect.

My marriage isn't perfect, but I've noticed the closer we come to God, the closer we come together. When God is at the center of your lives and marriage it allows him to bring you to closer unity. If your marriage or relationship is going through a rough patch, pray together if possible or on your own. Tell God you need to be brought together. And share an umbrella with your partner ;) Don't go through things alone, God gave you that person for a reason!!

prayer:
God thanks for your grace and love that we receive daily. Let us remember to show that to our spouse DAILY! Soften our hearts so we are quick to forgive and slow to anger. Unite us!
Amen.