Marriage

It is hard to connect with someone at the soul level. Yesterday when I wrote about Tara and being best friends it sounded so easy, but it is far from easy. I can be a pain and so can she. The biggest problem with her is that she is sinful and so am I.
Our sinfulness compels us to be self centered and controlling. We want what we want when we want it. It is hard to think of someone else when all you can think of is yourself.
That is why we need God in the middle of our marriage. His transforming power allows me to focus on what I should be for Tara. When I love and honor her I do so with the help of God's spirit. My faith and dependence on Jesus makes me a better husband.
What doses that mean on a practical level? I must pursue a vital relationship with God. I do so through my personal time of reading the Bible, praying, and reflecting and I pursue a vital connection with other believers through the church. I also serve people thus serving God, and I openly share the love of God with people. This is all a life of devotion.
What does that have to do with being married? Everything!
Jesus said it this way "seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things will be added to you." When Jesus said "all things' marriage was included.