The fact of the matter marriage , being a God ordained relationship is the bedrock foundation of a stable family, community and country. For children it shows a commitment far beyond just living together or shacking up. Kids even know that by pledging a vow and entering into a marriage , the bond and seriousness of that relationship goes well beyond just being together. It communicates a bond and security that children need. Study after study has shown children thrive in a real committed marriage relationship.It gives a safe place to thrive and grow .
Yes many will say what about the marriages that end? Yes that is tragic and society pays a steep price for the failure of those relationships but that does not negate the truth that marriage between a man and woman is the design God intended for the safe and stable nurturing of children. Marriage is still an institution that is true not because of itself , but because God is the one who established it.
So when children know and sense it is right for their parents to marry , it should tell us something,should it not.
Verse Of The Day : [4] Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous.
(Hebrews 13:4 ESV)
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I still remember when Jordan was young. We went up to the Diabetic Clinic and they were wanted to get to know him. He told them that we all had the same last name. It was a really big deal, when you're 6 years old.
Remember when Jake was in Grade 2 or 3? He had just came home from school, just after Christmas break. There wer about 5 or 6 parents who thought Christmas would be an excellent time to split up (not that there's ever a good time). He said to me, "If you ever leave Dad, I'll kill you."
I told him, "Not to worry, I wouldn't. But, if your Dad ever leaves, I'm going with him."
I think the difference between living together and being married is like a house. Which do you put more time and effort into? The upkeep of a rental or a house you own?
Don't get me wrong, marraige is never easy, especially if you're married to me. It takes guts and fortitude. But, I have been a very blessed woman. Thank you Hon'! Love you, Mrs Reg
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