This is meant especially for all those married couples that might not be loving Valentines Day so much this year.
Marriage is tough! It's a commitment for life that in our time and in our culture is so seemingly easy to run away from. I know that sometimes if feels like the worst thing in life is our marriage but it's worth it to stick in there. These times come to all of us, they did to our marriage as well just a short few years ago, but you can get through them. Yes, it will take an unwavering resilience, a tenacious spirit and a gracious heart. It often takes reaching outside of your own marriage for help either to good, trusting friends or maybe to a professional counselor. But it's worth it! Every dollar spent is worth it! Every minute spent is worth it!
Don't look to the fault of your spouse. That is a cancer to the heart. Look at your vow to pursue your spouse, to be patient with them and to love them in the good and in the bad! Look inside yourself to see what you can do to once again woo them as you once did. Revive the love that can still be there. Your love has only been hibernating, wake it up! It's not dead.
Our spouses were never meant to complete us but they are there to compliment us and when spouses work together then that is one of the most beautiful things that humans can be a part of.
I personally think that faithfulness is best exemplified through the example of Jesus. If you don't know his example then go and seek it, but beware, it will change everything including your marriage. http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=john+1&version=NIV
For all of those struggling my heart goes out to you. We were there just a short while ago. When the walls seem to be closing in and it's hard to breathe, I understand. But don't give up. I know the mess and I know the pleasure. Some of your close friends might as well. Reach out. Ask for help. Continue to pursue the love of your life. It's worth it!
