15 Lessons Learned Through This Journey Called Marriage

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On April 25^th 1998 I married the love of my life. During those 15 years we’ve traveled many miles on a journey neither of us could have mapped out for ourselves. There have been joyous mountaintops & dark, deep caverns & everywhere in between but through them all we have grown stronger & deeper in love.

We have leaned on God in the hard times and praised Him in the good times. Through our marriage God has taught me more about myself than I could have imagined. I am forever thankful God placed Jeff in my life.

When I started writing The Calm of His Presence I posted Marriage Monday each week. Over the last year I have moved away from the Marriage Monday post but in honor of our 15^th anniversary I wanted to share with you some of what I have learned during our marriage.

15 Lessons Learned Through This Journey Called Marriage

·      God answers the prayers of a little girl beyond what her heart can ever imagine.

·      Prince Charming does exist.

·      The honeymoon stage will pass & when it does hold on tight to God & each other.

·      When times are hard & tensions are high remember we are not each other’s enemy. We love each other & want what’s best for each other & our marriage.

·      There will be times because of illness or surgery where one person has to give completely while the other takes, remember it’s just a season.

·      Before giving criticism find an encouraging word to share.

·      My husband is my 1^st confidant. If I need to confide in someone other than my husband it must be a female.

·      Remember to say thank you often.

·      Don’t be afraid to admit when I am wrong.

·      Submitting to my husband doesn’t mean that I am weak.

·      Be my husband’s biggest prayer warrior.

·      Enjoy date night at least once a month.

·      Don’t be afraid to ask someone to watch the kids overnight so that we can have a “stolen moment”.

·      Keep communication lines open when it comes to finances.

·      Give Grace…Grace…Grace…!

What have you learned in your marriage? Leave me a comment and share them with us.

My friend Rachel Wojnarowski wrote a wonderful post on 7 ways to praise your husband for 7 days. I thought her tips went perfectly with today's post so I wanted to share it with you. I'd love for you to take a few minutes to stop by her blog & read what she has to say. While your there take some time to look around & give her some comment love & tell her I sent you.

In His Calm,

Mary