sugiggs says Sep 03, 2009 02:16AM 'Husband ought also to love their own wives as their own bodies' - Ephesians 5:28
sugiggs says Sep 03, 2009 02:18AM A man's old car begins having serious trouble and he brings it to a mechanic. He is told that the car needs a complete overhaul,
sugiggs says Sep 03, 2009 02:19AM which is very expensive. He decides to get rid of it and spend his money to buy new vehicle instead. Seems reasonable, right?
sugiggs says Sep 03, 2009 02:19AM Another man accidentally crushes his hand. He rushes to hospital and has it x-rayed, finding that numerous bones are broken.
sugiggs says Sep 03, 2009 02:21AM Although frustrated and in pain, he willingly uses his savings to have it doctored and finally back to health over the following months.
sugiggs says Sep 03, 2009 02:21AM The problem within our culture is that marriage is more often treated like the first scenario.
sugiggs says Sep 03, 2009 02:22AM When your relationship experiences difficulty, you are urged to dump your spouse for a 'newer model'
sugiggs says Sep 03, 2009 02:23AM The truth is, marriage is more like the second scenario. You are part one another. You would never cut off your hand if it was injured
sugiggs says Sep 03, 2009 02:24AM but would pay whatever u could afford for the best medical treatment possible. That's because ur hand is priceless. It is part of who u are.
sugiggs says Sep 03, 2009 02:25AM And so is your mate. Marriage is a beautiful mystery created by God, joining two lives together as one. This not only happens
sugiggs says Sep 03, 2009 02:26AM When your spouse goes through a tragedy, both of you feel it. When you find success at your job, both of you rejoice.
sugiggs says Sep 03, 2009 02:28AM When you mistreat your mate, you are also mistreating yourself. So when you attack your mate, it is like attacking your own body.
sugiggs says Sep 03, 2009 02:28AM It's time to let love change your thinking. It's time for you to realize that your spouse is as much a part of you as your had, eye or heart
sugiggs says Sep 03, 2009 02:31AM Don't let the culture around you determine the worth of your marriage. To compare it with something that can be discarded or replaced
sugiggs says Sep 03, 2009 02:32AM is to dishonor God's purpose for it. That would be like amputating a limb. Instead, it should be a picture of love between two imperfect
sugiggs says Sep 03, 2009 02:33AM When you look at ur mate, you're looking at a part of u. So treat her well. Speak highly of him. Nourish and cherish the love of your life.
sugiggs says Sep 03, 2009 02:34AM **Today's dare**: What need does your spouse have that you could meet today? Can you run an errand? Give a back rub or foot massage?
sugiggs says Sep 03, 2009 02:34AM Is there housework you could help with? Choose a gesture that says 'I Cherish you' and do it with smile.
sugiggs says Sep 03, 2009 02:35AM *What did you choose to show that you cherish your mate? What did you learn from this experience?*
Phazey Sep 03, 2009 02:53AM if marriage was part of god's plan, why does he make it so hard. If god united a married couple spiritually and emotionally,