Song of Solomon 7:1-10
"I am my beloved's, and his desire is for me." (Song of Solomon 7:10) What a telling verse. One of the most important things I've learned through my marriage is that my life is no longer just "mine" or about me. (Yes, I know, this seems pretty obvious.) As I started this journey called marriage, I sure thought I knew about functioning as a team and two becoming one. I mean, how hard could that be? Honestly, though, I didn't really understand what this meant for me. So it wasn't until Jeff and I started experiencing our lives together--making decisions, going through struggles, good times, celebrations, disappointments, you name it--that I finally realized and appreciated that functioning well as a couple was the result of us giving of ourselves to and for the other person.
So what are some things we can do to build and foster our relationships (relationships generally and in a marriage relationship if you're married)? Any examples of giving of yourself that might be helpful for others? Tami W.
Time and the ability to listen! Seems like any relationship needs the other to be available. Everybody NEEDS somebody! And to never be too busy to listen to the needs or concerns of others. And in this busy world that is sometimes hard to do. Everything begs for our time and there is no quiet in this world anymore. Everything goes so fast and there is so much technology that we are hardly ever in a quiet place where we can focus on the needs of others. Thanks Tami, as always!
I found that troubles in my marriage stemmed from being rebellious because things didn't go my way but once I learned how to "submit" and treat my husband like Christ, everything turned around. My husband made a comment last night that I hadn't acted like that since we first got married. Change ME Lord! And then, everything else will fall into place.