Good Morning,
The day has begun with prayer and a hot cup of Door County Jingle Bell Java Coffee. It is time to write.
Ephesians 4:2-3 be completely humble and gentle, be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit, through the bond of peace.
Last Sunday I was able to spend some time in the woods hunting and scouting for next years duck hunting season. It is always a blessing to be outdoors and walking through God's creations. I walk slowly when in the woods and I like to take in all that I see. My walk was so peaceful and quiet that I could feel it in my bones. As I was exploring the area and making mental notes for next duck season I walked up to a branch the was entangled with another branch. They were wound so tight, it was as if they were one branch. To me it seemed a shame that one would be choking the other.
Today I want to talk to the married folks who will be reading this. Consider your marriage as one vine or branch that is growing as it should. Then know this. The world seeks to choke off that growth. Naturally we will all encounter stressful situations in our marriages. But we also need to be aware of the the growth that comes along that should be pruned immediately and discarded. Excessive spending and debt is one of those. Add in too much of anything else and you can have a twisted mess. Avoid, spending too much time with friends instead of time with your spouses. Work to live, not live to work. Date each other without the kids. Gaming seems to be an addiction and often takes the place of pornography. Tangled and twisted messes come from that arena. Watch the flirting and need for attention. Your attention should come from within your home. Ladies, flirt with your husbands. Guys, reciprocate.
Pray together. Read God's Word and discuss it. Tackle good and bad as a team and be thankful on a daily basis.
Avoid at all costs the world's attempt to end a marriage.
God bless,
Marty
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