love came after marriage

Petch · Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2008 7:03 am Post subject: love came after marriage

A man went to his pastor for counseling. In his hands were pages of complaints against his wife. After hours of uninterrupted listening, the pastor couldn’t help but ask, “If she is that bad, why did you marry her?” Immediately the man shot back, “She wasn’t like this at first!” The pastor, unable to hold back his thoughts, asked, “So, are you saying that she is like this because she’s been married to you?”

Whether or not this story is true, it does suggest an important lesson to be learned. At times, feelings toward a spouse may grow cold. But love is much more than feelings—it’s a lifelong commitment.

Although most people choose to marry only because of love, in some cultures people still get married through matchmaking. In the lives of Isaac and Rebekah recorded in the book of Genesis, love came after marriage. It says in chapter 24 that Isaac married Rebekah and then he loved her (v.67).

Biblical love is about our willingness to do what is good for another. Husbands are instructed to “love their own wives as their own bodies” (Eph. 5:2 Cool

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So, walking in obedience to the Lord, let’s keep our marriage vows to love “till death do us part.” — Albert Lee

It could be the other way around. ;)

Petch · Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2008 10:14 am Post subject:

Thank God for today message.

Petch · Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 8:05 am Post subject:

This is a very big topic to learn and master... love come after marriage.
If love is come after marriage, then our conduct will determind the outcome!

No wonder I have seen many old American Couple who is still in their
80's still hold hand walking in the park. IF love really something we have
to build on, than it is very important to treat it gentlely.

My uncle shared that he and his wife go shoping for groceries every
friday. Not that he loves to go buy groceries, but it helps him and his wife
spend time together. Small things does enhance the relationship.

Say nice things about each other once a day will also enhance the love life.

I will try to make it become my habit. Smile

kohkerdsri · Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 12:33 pm Post subject:

it's true. You need to really find sometimes to spend with your wife. I'm planning to take Sai and Kyle to dinner and play at the Curtain Call Theater currently showing "the sound of Music". This is their favorite play especially Sai.

The ticket includes dinner $35 for Thurday and Friday, but more on Sat and Sun. Kids under 12 pay $17.5 for Thurday and Friday, but 24.95 on weekends.

More info can be found on http://www.curtaincalltheater.com

Let me know if some of you are interested to go as well.

SUNNY · Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2008 6:19 am Post subject: