Celebrating 30 Years of Marriage
Today, we are celebrating our 30th Wedding anniversary. In today’s life it would be seen as a milestone. But is it really?
We live in a very demanding world; everything must go our way or no way. Everything must be instant–we want our partners to change instantly and we want our relationship issues to disappear instantly. And if it doesn’t, we call it a day- throw in the towel.
I was saying to someone yesterday, marriage is about growth. We grow in the good times and we definitely grow in the bad times. And it requires a lot of patience, perseverance, forgiveness and prayer. Patience—allowing your partner to see your view or to accept your opinion even if you do not agree on it. Perseverance when we confronted with the flaws in our partners character, which we cannot fix, even though we so much want to do that- creating strife when not apologized for or talked through. Forgiveness-over and over again. Prayer-is the backbone, the cement that holds a marriage together.
We or some of us, want our husbands to conform to our liking and world. They are not holy enough, not considerate enough, not helping enough, and, and. This is the biggest trap we can fall prey to. I admit, this is my weakest point. Every time I get to a place of being discontent, I will complain to God. And be reminded about my “buts”—trying to justify my complaints. I sometimes would pray and concentrate not to use the word “but”, just to feel the gently conviction of the Holy Spirit. Then I will confess: “Lord, he is your problem and not my problem. Help and teach me to pray for my husband in the way you want me to pray”.
I look back over thirty years, and I was stretched, challenged and confronted to grow in this relationship. I made many mistakes and had to bear the consequences thereof. I have experienced God’s healing, forgiveness, faithfulness and trust restored. I have enjoyed the love and encouragement of a partner on my good days and bad days. Together, we have raised three great children, and we are privileged to still journey with them in their adult life. We have a wonderful son-in-law and were blessed with two amazing adult girls who were added to our family seven years ago.
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