I may not see in front of me, But I can see for miles around when I look over my shoulder, and Lord, it`s clear. You`ve brought me here, So faithful every step of the way. What can I do but follow you, For You are the Way, the Truth, the Life, And You`ve promised never to leave me, My Savior, my friend, From beginning to end.
I Am Found In You
by
Steven Curtis Chapman
So he complained to the LORD about it: "Didn't I say before I left home that you would do this, LORD? That is why I ran away to Tarshish! Jonah 4:2 NLT
You know the Jonah story. Jonah didn’t like God’s plan, so he ran away. It didn’t turn out well for Jonah, you may remember. (For more on this story, read the Book of Jonah in the Bible.)
You can run from problems in your marriage. One of the ground rules in my marriage is there is no leaving during conflict. Usually in a marriage there is at least one person that would prefer to escape conflict. I’ve known couples where one person actually gets in the car and leaves. This can be very dangerous in a relationship.
One of our rules includes “no kicking, screaming, or other irrational destructive behavior”. These should be understood, but they occur in marriages everyday. You should avoid such activities, but that doesn’t mean you should leave the conflict. If you have to take a few minutes to calm your anger do so, but don’t try to escape! Don’t leave! Stick it out for the long-haul if you want a successful marriage.
I realize that all of these rules require two people to make them effective. They require both people in a marriage agreeing to “obey the rules”. Some of you have marriages that are way past this point. I understand that introducing these ground rules, if one party won’t agree to them may only make matters worse. If, however, you and your spouse both have a desire to build a stronger marriage, you might give these ground rules a chance. The rules in your house may be different from our home, depending on your individual personalities, but the goal will be the same. You are attempting to build a strong marriage that stands the test of time.
For those who are struggling, I’m praying God restores the joy and commitment you once had in your marriage.
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