Are You Committed?

The world has become unstable with the latest financial crisis. Jobs are disappearing left and right as more pressure is put on small business. The media is reporting that marriages are failing at an increased rate during this crisis. The government is coming up with plans to help those in financial struggle, bailing out banks, businesses and home owners, but no one is scrambling to save the families.

Revelation 2:4 “But I have this against you, that you have abandoned the love you had at first”.

I am astounded by the attitude regarding marriage as I talk to different people. Young college couples are telling me how they have been encouraged to just live together. Marriage is not really necessary till you are older and need the tax write off’s. I also had one couple tell me that they were told marriage is a political position of the conservative right. One couple explained that they were trying each other on for size before they got married. All of the college age couples I talked to at the time, had no real idea why marriage even mattered. They figured if no one expects them to stay together anyway, then why go through the hassle.

I am here to tell you that marriage is important and not a political position. Marriage is a commitment to one other person that you promise to be with for the rest of your life. Marriage is not the paper you receive from the government. It is the covenant you make with God and that other person. Marriage can only be honorable if it is in line with the Bible and the law of the land. You cannot pick and choose what works for you. This is a structure since the beginning of time.
Seriously think before you are married. Are you prepared to commit the rest of your life with that man or woman you are thinking about? Have you talked with them and are they ready to commit that same promise to you? Is your relationship honorable to God? Being this relationship is a covenant with God as well as each other you need to be sure. Seek wise counsel in your relationship. It is important that you understand that politics and government philosophy has nothing to do with your marriage. Do not give them the power to dictate something that is contrary to the word of God. Divorce is not an option so be sure of your relationship before you make that commitment.

There is nothing wrong with being a virgin before you get marriage. Do not be fooled with the concept that you have to be compatible sexually before you can be sure they are the right person. This is another false concept. If you are invested and committed the sex will be fine and become better with time. In this area, not having the ability to compare really keeps life simple and eliminates an unnecessary conflict.

For those that are married, find the joy in your marriage. Be committed to your marriage. Put God in your marriage and find the joy. With this covenant you are able to tap into pure love that can make your relationship whole if you let Him. There will be times of struggle and lows in life, but it holds no bearing on the marriage you have committed to. Look past life to the person you promised your life to and value the time together.