Marriage

There are two quotes about marriage that I keep close to my heart.  The first one is, “Most people spend lots of resources for their wedding, but invest very little in their marriage relationship.”  The second one is, “Marriage is like a call in the middle of the night.  First comes the ring, then you wake up.”

The latter saying is hilarious, but it is as sobering as the first thought because we initially dream about the person we want to be with all day long.  However, when the thought of being with someone 24 hours a day, seven days a week for the rest of your life becomes a reality, it is quite an awakening.

When the Bible tells us to “pray without ceasing” (Proverbs 3:6, Ephesians 6:18, I Thessalonians 5:17), it is exhorting us to seek an intimate relationship with God.  One word used to describe this relationship is “walk” (For example, “Enoch walked with God,” Genesis 5:22); this walk is a lifetime journey.

The New Testament writers picture us as the bride of Christ (Ephesians 5:22-33, II Corinthians 11:2).  To me, this means our earthly marriage is a rehearsal for our real marriage, for we are practicing what we will be doing for all eternity. . .