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                                                          “I DO”
                                                                                                                                By: Maxine Mullivan
“I DO” is uttered in every wedding ceremony conducted anywhere in our land
As simple as in a Justice of the Peace’s office to that big expensive wedding, ever so grand
A license is required, and only certain people have the ability to perform this duty for it to legally stand

In every marriage two people agree, this relationship is EXCLUSIVE…one on one
Another cannot break this bond; without it, to the threat of divorce succumb
But in today’s world, our first thought when trouble appears is to RUN

Because when the “honeymoon” phase has passed, these two lives MUST learn how to merge
When the agreed to responsibility seems too hard, all kinds of problems begin to surge
One or both can look at someone else, suddenly feel this lustful urge

But those two words “I DO” mean commitment, agreement to faithfulness unbroken
NOT, as we often see, the belittlement of one’s spouse, in words that are spoken
Privately or publicly, making the words “I DO” seem like a mere token

In marriage, two shall become ONE, one in love, honoring each other…never betray
Forsaking all others; what GOD has joined together let no man put asunder…in any way
Because divorce was never in God’s original plan, the heart of the family this truth would lay

Now many say, but what about me? I’ve already been married before
The past is PAST and can be forgiven; God says marriage is honorable in all and He’s able to restore
When new vows are SAID & KEPT, a new life can begin behind yesterday’s door

Conflict will happen in EVERY marriage, it’s HOW you handle them when they occur
You could fight it out with harsh angry words, forgetting those sweet memories we prefer
Or we can simply withdraw, push the words down…to a later time defer

It takes hard work and compromise to enforce what “I DO” truly meant
A spouse should resist fixing the other’s problems...sometimes they just need to VENT
Always be ready (like Jesus) to forgive, when a mistake is admitted and there’s a willingness to repent

Make sure YOUR priorities are in order, putting God and serving Him at the TOP of your list
Your spouse won’t mind being second to the Almighty, in fact, they should insist
Family is number 3, but EQUAL love, respect and consideration to ALL whom, in this class, consist

When passion and romance has “cooled” and a “hot” new co-worker just started last week
Reinforce your commitment to “I DO”, don’t become vulnerable and weak
Instead of lustful thoughts, stir the embers at home, perhaps more than that kiss on the cheek

Spouses often have different interests, dividing their time, pulling them apart
One loves football & the other a love story, watch both together…it’s only smart
Get away for dinner on a date night, plan adventures, thoughts about the future impart

That day you confidently said “I DO” did you really consider the ‘in sickness and health’ phrase?
What it would require to lovingly care for a handicapped spouse the rest of their days?
Could you carry on FAITHFULLY in the absence of appreciation & praise?

‘For richer, for poorer’ are quickly brushed aside in the wedding day ecstasy
But “money trouble” will cause many unions to disconnect to a sad degree
Hard work, WISE spending, compromise, deciding together…it’s a bright future when both agree

Words have a huge impact on both spouses, not only the meaning, but the TONE
Constant cutting, sarcastic criticism can change a loving heart to an unyielding stone
A sincere unexpected compliment or “thank you” lifts the other’s spirit…in person or by phone

There are unions doomed from the start, one simply walks away…gone for good
Or persistent un-repented unfaithfulness, or not fulfilling any of the sworn vows like they should
So we see how important it is to choose wisely, the TRUE nature of the other needs to be understood

Please take ANOTHER look at what brought you together, those qualities you admired in the first place
Go back, working together, those steps you took then, now retrace
Avoid divorce by renewed faith, PRAY you both grow in God’s Good Grace




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