Thoughts for Today - “Marriage 101 (Part 7)”

Who is a Couple?

A couple could be defined as, two similar things: two things of the same kind that are together or are considered as a pair…It could also be seen as two people sharing lives: two people who are married, are living together, or have an intimate relationship…

However, the major emphasis is that a couple though two things or persons, is treated as a single entity based on the bond of connection and similarities between them…

The Word says “…and the two shall become one flesh”…Therefore God no longer views a legally married couple as two different persons, but as one body that should be united spirit, soul and body and before God, they are not just bonded by an agreement but by a lasting “Covenant” which remains binding till death…

 The responsibility of maintaining this oneness lies in the hands of d couple based on mutual understanding and an understanding of God’s order and commands concerning marriage…

Some consider marriage like a company where there is d office of a “Husband” and d office of a “Wife” both with independently shared responsibilities having a “Boss” and “Subordinate” relationship; or some view it as a contract reached by bargain and agreement with each party having to fulfill their own part of the bargain for mutual gain, and are bound only by the terms of the contract, without God’s order in view; thereby misinterpreting the major aim of marriage; Companionship and Unity…

This is a “Couple”:

1.They are ‘true’ lovers of God and their union is built on d spiritual foundation of that love for God, and solely based upon His commands, understanding that marriage is a covenant which is not meant to be broken anyhow without greater consequences…

2.They both understand and can properly define what and who they should be as pillars of d family, by God’s order.

3.The love binding them is truly unconditional, self-less and self-sacrificing; with the important virtues of patience and forgiveness part of their everyday life…

4.They are united in every way;  spirit, soul and body with a good understanding that they are not two people but one person in God’s eyes and one cannot separate a part of oneself from oneself and live in peace and comfort neither can one torment one’s own self and not live in pains and regrets…

5.They  both understand each other as specially unique individuals  in character, temperament, values and beliefs; having done proper compatibility matches…

6.They both understand that the responsibility of having a lasting marriage and raising Godly children is by their joint efforts, not exclusive to any one partner alone…

7.They do  everything  within their power to keep the fire of their love and passion burning, never closing the door of open communication as a vital ingredient; knowing they are like in a small world of their own where survival is not of d fittest but by full dependence on God and each other alone…

8.They believe, support and help in the fulfillment of each other’s goals, dreams and visions in life…

9.To them, there is no “I” but “We”, there is no “Me” but “Us”; they are the most important persons in each other’s lives; they are best friends, lovers, partners and colleagues, yet with due reverence and respect for each other…

10.They properly understand the place of outside family, friends and companies that may be hazardous to their union, knowing that d family began with two who became one and must continue as one alone, and no one can separate them except themselves…

When they know what and who they are meant to be or should be, the journey of marriage becomes an easier road to travel…

Watch and Pray, with ‘understanding’!

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