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Can I still have a happy marriage with a disability?
Answer:
I've seen many couples struggle with disabilities, and it's not uncommon for them to wonder if their marriage can still be happy. As someone who's been married for 19 years, I can tell you that it's not about being perfect or having a disability. Marriage is about growth, compromise, and working through challenges together. When my wife Susan and I got married, we didn't know each other's strengths and weaknesses. But as we navigated life together, we discovered our flaws and learned to work on them. Marriage doesn't create weaknesses; it reveals them. This is a crucial point to understand. When you get married, you're not just marrying a person; you're marrying their entire package, including their flaws. And that's okay. It's actually a good thing, because it forces you to confront and work on your weaknesses. My wife and I have had to make changes in our marriage that we didn't want to make, but they've ultimately made us stronger. We've learned to communicate better, to forgive each other, and to support each other through tough times. The key to a happy marriage is not about finding someone who's perfect or disability-free. It's about being willing to work on yourself and your relationship. If you're willing to put in the effort, to communicate openly, and to support each other, you can still have a happy marriage with a disability. In fact, it can even make your marriage stronger, as you learn to rely on each other and to work through challenges together.
Sources:
confronting christianity
rebecca mclaughlin
meaning of marriage
timothy keller
power of a praying wife
stormie omartian
sacred marriage
gary thomas
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