Seven Myths About Marriage - Bev Herring
Recently, the Lord stirred me about the institution of marriage. Since Harold and I just celebrated our 51st year of marriage … I thought this might be a good time to share.
Now understand this, I’m not sharing because I think we have a perfect marriage because there is no such thing as a perfect marriage.
As a matter of fact, Harold and I have often been asked to write a book on marriage. But, the longer I live the less I think that I know on the subject.
What works for one couple may not work for another.
That doesn’t mean there are not obvious foundational aspects that all marriages need like love and respect. But those are obvious.
However, there are probably just as many myths about marriage as there are foundations … so I’m going to address some of those.
Myth 1 You will just naturally get along if you are meant to be together
Even if you know God put you together with your spouse…marriage is and always will be an ongoing work.
Saying all that … there are certain things that can help a marriage last just as it says in Philippias 2:12-13.
“Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.”
Harold Herring