SpiritUality
iNdividuality
forgIveness
Togetherness
Yes
These words to me are a portion of what you need to have UNITY in marriage.
*Spirituality is not just being members of the same church, all though I think that is quite vital, it's also having the same kinds of goals, the same kinds of beliefs and practices. It's coming together in prayer, in worshipping, and each putting the Lord above the other.
*Individuality is so important to being unified. Isn't that funny? But each person must choose to be unified. It's bringing two distinct personalities together for one purpose. I love that John has his wood shop and basketball and I have paper and books and other things that I like to do. We don't have to do everything together, but in supporting each other we are unified.
*Forgiveness. Now, I haven't had too many things done to me that are too hard to forgive so I won't pretend to preach on that. But I do know that holding on to the little things to 'throw back in their face' is a pretty bad idea. Just let it go.
*Togetherness. I said before that you don't have to do everything together, but you should do a few things together!
*Yes. I read some good parenting advice once that said only say no if you have a good reason. Perhaps that would work well in a marriage. Yes, you can watch your show. Yes, you can go on girls weekend. Yes I will do the dishes. Yes...
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6 comments:
Yes I will do the dishes...what a great phrase! (wish I didn't always say it ha ha ha)
This was a great post. I agree with all your points and love the direction you took with it.
great post...I liked all your words to build unity. Nice idea!
Love the point about individuality...the spice of marriage.
very creative and easy to remember that way
Individuality is so important! Reminds me of Sis. Hinckley saying Pres. Hinckley gave her room to fly, to do her own thing.
.....hahahahaha! The word verification word I have to type in is mating. So funny because of the topic today!
Individuality . . . so important!
I was just reading a quote by Stephen Covey that talks about unity and oneness and how being one does not mean being the same! I am grateful for differences - one of me is enough in our household (of course, I see myself in my little ones each day and that can be scary sometimes).
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