I AM COMMITTED TO YOU FOR LIFE
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Traditional marriage vows include the phrase, “Till death do us part.” Unfortunately, these words have become something of a ceremonial cliché rather than a statement of deep commitment to God and another human being. Commitment is perhaps no more important than when it comes to marriage. It provides strength and stability when a relationship encounters challenges. Unfortunately, many couples take an opposite approach when things turn sour – they run, rather than staying committed to each other. One of the ways our commitment is tested is when encounter conflict.
A couple married for 15 years began having more than usual disagreements. They wanted to make their marriage work and agreed on an idea the wife had. For one month they planned to drop a slip in a "Fault" box. The boxes would provide a place to let the other know about daily irritations. The wife was diligent in her efforts and approach: "leaving the jelly top off the jar," "wet towels on the shower floor," "dirty socks not in hamper," on and on until the end of the month. After dinner, at the end of the month, they exchanged boxes. The husband reflected on what he had done wrong. Then the wife opened her box and began reading. They were all the same, the message on each slip was, "I love you!"
Marriage is basically a union of two imperfect people trying to build a perfect relationship. Sometimes couples erroneously expect their mate to be impeccable and faultless, thus they highlight their weaknesses with the mind of changing their mates. However, if we focus on our strength and consistently make the commitment of loving unconditionally, our relationships will be successful.