We've loss three children, have been in over 1,000,000.00 in medical debt, have endured my congenital life threatening health issues (coming close to dying over 300x), survived a fatal family accident ~ where my mom, both grandmas, and aunt were in, had money stolen, and much more. We just celebrated 35 years of marriage. ONLY BY GOD'S GRACE! There is absolutely no doubt what Gary Thomas shares is true. We are complete opposite personalities but our core beliefs are the same. We've had to make choices to take steps forward. We are far from perfect and can be quite "messy" at times. Yet, we still are dating :). I just want to encourage others to hang in there and am praying for those trying to but have a spouse not willing too. There are rainbows after storms!
We went through a 'storm', but I feel the marriage is kinda worse off, but I still thank God for keeping us together for our kids sake. I pray that God guides me to model a loving father and husband, like Him, but I struggle.
I have seen so many of this kind of struggles in marriages - but have narrowed it down to - the motive behind being in that marriage - is because of the children - whom will grow and eventually get out of the parents life or is it because the spouses are willing to work on their Marriage for first ;Gods glory , connect with each other - and eventually bring a healthy place for the children to become that which they are also called to become - I have pointed out - couples are willing to compromise it all for children ending up extra sad - reason they are not willing to forgive each other meaning what , and letting go of past hurts … they chose to bury issues for the sake of children - And lot of other storms they not willing to go through them together - Have seen spouses - one spouse have a hard heart - refusing to just open their heart to receive - bitter with so many things. But it’s until we focus on the love for each other more than focusing on the children alone - we will realize , children will grow either way and irregardless …. Let’s find the motive !! And why should be in it ?? And eventually get to learn your enemy as a couple - it’s the devils always who is fighting marriages and blinding the heart of men and women .
Wonderful message!
I love this. Iwant my mirage to work for sure.❤❤❤
Health, job, home, mental health. Storm hit hard 😂 spiritual fitness bringing me through.
Praying that the Lord will restore our marriage and bring my husband back home.
Thank you Kirk, wonderful message.
We've loss three children, have been in over 1,000,000.00 in medical debt, have endured my congenital life threatening health issues (coming close to dying over 300x), survived a fatal family accident ~ where my mom, both grandmas, and aunt were in, had money stolen, and much more. We just celebrated 35 years of marriage. ONLY BY GOD'S GRACE! There is absolutely no doubt what Gary Thomas shares is true. We are complete opposite personalities but our core beliefs are the same. We've had to make choices to take steps forward. We are far from perfect and can be quite "messy" at times. Yet, we still are dating :). I just want to encourage others to hang in there and am praying for those trying to but have a spouse not willing too. There are rainbows after storms!
Listening fir my future husband
We went through a 'storm', but I feel the marriage is kinda worse off, but I still thank God for keeping us together for our kids sake. I pray that God guides me to model a loving father and husband, like Him, but I struggle.
I have seen so many of this kind of struggles in marriages - but have narrowed it down to - the motive behind being in that marriage - is because of the children - whom will grow and eventually get out of the parents life or is it because the spouses are willing to work on their Marriage for first ;Gods glory , connect with each other - and eventually bring a healthy place for the children to become that which they are also called to become -
I have pointed out - couples are willing to compromise it all for children ending up extra sad - reason they are not willing to forgive each other meaning what , and letting go of past hurts … they chose to bury issues for the sake of children -
And lot of other storms they not willing to go through them together -
Have seen spouses - one spouse have a hard heart - refusing to just open their heart to receive - bitter with so many things.
But it’s until we focus on the love for each other more than focusing on the children alone - we will realize , children will grow either way and irregardless ….
Let’s find the motive !! And why should be in it ?? And eventually get to learn your enemy as a couple - it’s the devils always who is fighting marriages and blinding the heart of men and women .
So much wisdom. Thank you. Jesus bless🙏❤️
Thank you!
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