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"SERMONS FROM THE HEART" - with Rev. David L Whittaker Hi Honey: I tried your updated addy, and it rejected

 

God's Plan For Marriage

Rev. DL Whittaker, Washington

 

 

I think we need some refresher courses on marriage, because more and more Christians are getting divorced - more than I have seen in many years.

 

 I have tried to figure out what the problem could be, and I come up with so many possibilities, that it is hard to zero in on any one thing.  I think that the inability to be committed is a very big problem; the inability to communicate is another big problem. So, what happens is, there is a wall put up between partners who, during courtship, showed everyone what a wonderful relationship they had, but now, married, the honeymoon goes away, and soon it is repulsive to be near their spouse.

 

The examples set before us as we were growing up, plays a part in a big way.

 

Men, especially, have quite a time with this.  They saw demanding fathers,

Never saw displays of affection, because, after all, it isn't macho to show affection.  Other factors that have an effect on marriage is, No longer do people want to spend time with each other.  A quiet dinner away from the kids, not remembering anniversary dates and birthdays, not bringing home flowers or another special gift, because:  "He/she has too much already.  It is expected that they do what I want," and it goes on from there.

 

 When was the last time you looked at your spouse and said, sincerely, "I love you."  When was the last time you made your spouse feel Needed and wanted?  Like they were the most important person in your life.  Did you get married for all the wrong reasons?

 

What was it about your spouse that made you want more than anything in the world, to spend the rest of your life with them?  And what was it that caused the fire to go out, so that now your marriage is more like a deep freeze, than a sparkling fire.

 

Don't yell at each other.  Don't decide, that you don't like to go home anymore, and plan ways to stay away as long as you can.

 

Is your marriage in Panic Stage?  Have you forgotten how to say I love you?

 

If I had the means to do so, I would love to hold small group seminars on marriage I think it is beneficial.  While we may know who we are, and what we are about, many of our mates haven't a clue as to who we are, because we have changed so.

 

Determine in 2008 that you are going to have the best time of your lives, and instead of having a marriage last six months to a year, join the group that can say… “We are proud to announce that we have been happily married, Sixty years”.

 

God bless your marriage.

 

If you are contemplating a wedding this year, communicate your feelings, and your goals, etc. so that you can both be on the same plateau.  Remember, God is the author of love, and marriage. If He isn't the head of your home and your life,  you have wasted your time and energy.

 

God Bless you.

 

I Love you all,

Rev. Dave

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