I stumbled across Married For Life the other day in the bookstore & knew it was the perfect material & inspiration for Thoughts on Thursdays. I'll be taking passages from it to share with you here & there & I hope you enjoy them. I just love this little book. If you want to participate, post your blog in the comment section!
You only get out of a marriage what you put into it.
A young enterpreneur starts with an idea for a unique, new product. He carefully lays plans for a start-up business, calculating revenues and expenses. He meets with consultants, accountants, and attorneys. He works hard to sell the concept to banks and investors to raise capital. In time he leases space, purchases equipment, and hires employees. Finally he is ready to begin. He works hard, pouring himself into the business, determined to make it succeed. And it thrives. But does he merely sit back, relax, and enjoy the fruit of his labor? No! He works harder than ever, while conjuring up ideas for improving efficiency, bettering customer relations, creating profit.
If a marriage is to last a lifetime, it requires the same level of devotion and energy. Both partners must give 100 percent. Each must be available to the other when needed, fully present, ready to listen, to talk, to act. Both spouses must pour their heart and soul into this enterprise, making whatever sacrifice necessary to ensure success.
Yet what an investment! The payoff is a rich, healthy, loving relationship that lasts. And everyone involved reaps countless rewards. Sound good? Devote time and energy to your marriage.
Whoever sows generously will also reap generously. 2 Corinthians 9:6
You only get out of a marriage what you put into it.
A young enterpreneur starts with an idea for a unique, new product. He carefully lays plans for a start-up business, calculating revenues and expenses. He meets with consultants, accountants, and attorneys. He works hard to sell the concept to banks and investors to raise capital. In time he leases space, purchases equipment, and hires employees. Finally he is ready to begin. He works hard, pouring himself into the business, determined to make it succeed. And it thrives. But does he merely sit back, relax, and enjoy the fruit of his labor? No! He works harder than ever, while conjuring up ideas for improving efficiency, bettering customer relations, creating profit.
If a marriage is to last a lifetime, it requires the same level of devotion and energy. Both partners must give 100 percent. Each must be available to the other when needed, fully present, ready to listen, to talk, to act. Both spouses must pour their heart and soul into this enterprise, making whatever sacrifice necessary to ensure success.
Yet what an investment! The payoff is a rich, healthy, loving relationship that lasts. And everyone involved reaps countless rewards. Sound good? Devote time and energy to your marriage.
Whoever sows generously will also reap generously. 2 Corinthians 9:6
2 comments:
So true so true...Here is mine is should be posted later today!
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Very nice post. =)
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