Agree to Walk Together by Chris Garner
Walking together is an important aspect of the marriage relationship. Amos 3:3 states: Do two walk together unless they have agreed to do so? This passage refers to the God’s relationship with His people, but doesn’t also apply to the marriage relationship? Together, we make the decision to marry; we agree that we will marry and live as husband and wife, but too often, that agreement just fades away over time. Husbands and wives live as roommates or even enemies under the same roof. They do not work together to meet the daily challenges of life. Walking together is a choice we must continue to make throughout our marriage.
Just as we must choose to walk with the Lord on a daily basis, we must also choose to walk with our spouse on a daily basis. There are three aspects of walking with our spouse on a daily basis. First, we must build the relationship with our spouse rather than neglect it – choosing to connect emotionally and intellectually. Second, we must work through our differences and utilize our strengths to work together. Finally, we must build the relationship with our spouse – not anyone else. No one but the Lord should come before our spouse. As a husband and wife agree to walk together, to face life’s issues as a team and work together to meet the challenges they face, their relationship will grow.
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