June 27, 2011
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Marriage
When I think of marriage, I’m amazed. It is a mystery how a man and woman can come together and become one. My wife is my best friend. There has never been a time in my life that I didn’t want to come home and be with her. We have our disagreements but we are united. We hurt each other at times but we heal together and become more united. There is a secret place in marriage that I strive to go to. It’s a place only God ordained marriages can enjoy. No government, no man could ever taint what God intented as marriage. A Godly marriage between a man and woman is an example of Christ and the church.
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My teenage daughter has an enigma personality. I just can’t figure her out.Psalm 24:6
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Comments (35)
I agree. Have a great Sunday!
I think it will be interesting to see what you get here. I’m currently in a second marriage and understand two views of marriage one advanced by Christian churches (fundamental Mormons are an exception) and the secular or government view. I happen to accept and live the first but understand that people can have a committed relationship outside of “church.” The other major religions of the world have diverse views with considerable overlap in belief and practice.
I totally agree. But our culture and our society will reflect this new idea of “marriage”. And that will affect our culture. What is the rainbow a symbol of? God’s promise never to destroy the entire world again by flood. It is a mockery to pretend it means anything else.But then again when “no fault” divorce was unleashed in our society the clergy and Christians sat back and let it happen, not only ignoring Biblical teaching and as a result devaluing the marriage commitment. Sorry to high jack your site by my rant. II Chronicles 7:14 we have no one to blame but ourselves.
I believe in marriage between two consenting adults, no matter what their sexual orientation.
Marriage to me is a religious contract that, alas, brings along secular rights defined by the government. Therefore all people should have the same right to marry, because all people should have the same rights. Also, since I think Christ was a false prophet… yeah, so that.
I’m not even happy with my own country’s views on heterosexual marriage, as there is no chance for interfaith marriage in the country, and let’s not talk about the idiotic view on Halacha that prevented my brother marrying his wife in Israel, because he is a kohan, she is a divorcee…
Marriage to me is someone that you can’t imagine living your life without. Someone you want to grow old with. I agree with your post!
When I think of marriage all I can think about is the pain it caused me.
Love is strong..
@C_L_O_G - Yours sounds so much like divorce and not marriage. I’ve been there, too.
Glad you feel that way, brother Randy. Because the way this marriage thing is going nowadays, makes one wonder if its an institution that is doomed to fail. What is the percentage of failures out there about 85% ?
And the term “sexual orientation” means what? A man and a child? Some think so. A father with his daughter? A man and a dog? 2 teenage girls? A 6 year old boy and a 10 year old girl? 2 men and one woman? Let’s get the “orientation” defined. If 2 of the same sex wish to “marry” because they prefer to have sex with each other and have the government decree it as a “marriage” then why not a person “marry” 5 others of the opposite sex? Or the same sex? Why judge that as not a suitable action? After all it is their “orientation” to have multiple partners. Why not 2 eleven year olds having the right to “marry” because they want to do so? Is that not age discrimination? Marriage by the very definition means a man and a woman. Call an orange an apple does not make it an apple. All the claims of disadvantages pushed upon the homosexual community is bogus. Any civil contract would grant them the same rights except the right to Social Security benefits and spousal medical insurance….follow the money.
@The_Eyes_Of_A_Painter - The last I knew the divorce rate was 50% but 60% for couples who lived together before marriage. Nevertheless very high.
” It’s a place only God ordained marriages can enjoy.” Really? Please explain.
@mcbery - thanks
@vexations - Thanks – Yes I agree that there can be different types of marriages, but there is only one right way.
@Lucy_or_Ethel - Humans will fail, but God will never fail. His institution will shine brightly no matter what man or governments do.
@gottobereal64 - Thanks for commenting.
@hevcoh - Interesting points. (except the part about Christ) thanks for commenting.
@aprylg - thanks
@C_L_O_G - Sorry to hear that.
@sleekpeek - So true
@jennylovve - Yes it is.
@The_Eyes_Of_A_Painter - thanks for commenting. True marriage will never fail. Human being will fail.
@Lucy_or_Ethel - You’re so right in your “follow the money” point
@Randy7777 - I agree.
God ordained marriage is a union that the Almighty has joined together. He created marriage and only by having Him as the Head over the marriage can true union be obtained.
This was really sweet to read
Like you said about your wife, my husband is my best friend and there’s no one else I could see myself going through life with. For me, marriage means a lot of give and take. There are some traits that my husband has, such as being laid back or relaxed especially in stressful situations, that I kind of “absorb” when I’m around him and there are some traits that I have, like being patient, that my husband “absorbs” from me when he’s around me.
Today, well Sunday the 26th, was actually our 1 year wedding anniversary and we’re still going strong
We have our ups and downs, but we still look at each other the same way we did when we were dating <3
I’ve always thought marriage is when two loving people declare their love and devotion for all eternity. To me, no religion or government is necessary for a marriage to occur. I consider myself married already even though the ceremony won’t take place for another 3 months. In my heart and in the heart of my fiance, we are married.
@xsimplepleasuresx - Thanks for commenting. I wish you the best in your marriage. You must be so excited.
@CecilliaMarie - Happy Anniversary. I really enjoyed reading your comment. It’s so great to celebrate marriage. Thank you.
To me, true “marriage” is all about commitment. Commitment to a partner for life. The history of marriage included vows…for better or worse, richer or poorer, in sickness and health, to death do us part. There is considerable evidence that married men live longer, and married people are more financially stable, compared to single men, and couples who live together. Living together and being married are two entirely different things.
I’ll be celebrating 25 yrs of marriage next month.
I agree.
Loved this.
I am very excited!
I agree–My lover/husband and I are best friends as well. Good post.
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So sweet! (: I love the bond of marriage as well. Glad yours is so nice!!