{"id":1389,"date":"2024-01-18T17:11:30","date_gmt":"2024-01-19T01:11:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/warmanloving.org\/site\/?p=1389"},"modified":"2024-05-09T11:17:51","modified_gmt":"2024-05-09T18:17:51","slug":"roots-commitment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/warmanloving.org\/site\/roots-commitment\/","title":{"rendered":"Roots: Commitment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Commitment. It\u2019s not a word that is very popular today. Ads will frequently say: Free for 30 days. No commitment. No long term contract.<\/em> This is a reflection of our culture as it celebrates the freedom of choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, on the topic of marriage relationships, commitment should be a treasured word. There is freedom in knowing that your life partner will stick with you for infinite days – in good times and bad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Strong marriages make strong families. Commitment is worth it. It is worthwhile it to invest in our marriages. This was God\u2019s design – what we choose to do with God\u2019s design us up to us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

THE MASTER GARDENER<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When Joyce and I run errands or go on our weekly dates, people often ask me, \u201cWhat is the secret to your long marriage?\u201d I will often reply, \u201cFor two to make it, it takes three . . . and it is best if He is divine!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble.
. . . A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken.<\/p>\nEcclesiastes 4:9-10, 12 [NLT]<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

In Genesis 2<\/a>, God recognized that this was not good for man to be alone so he created a woman to be his suitable helper. By keeping God in the center of our marriage relationship, we are stronger because we are aligned in values and beliefs. It is God who sustains us (not our spouse) and transforms us (when we need to make a change). Being rooted and built up in Jesus Christ (not my spouse) is the element that keeps our triple-braided marriage cord committed and strong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WEDDING AND WEEDING<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I came with seeds from my upbringing, and some weeds compete with healthy plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What might need uprooting to maintain a healthy and committed marriage?<\/p>\n\n\n\n