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what's the point of fighting anymore?

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As a pastor, I've seen many couples struggle with the idea of fighting in their marriage. The passage from James 4:1-2 says that fights and quarrels among us come from our desires that battle within us. It's a reminder that our desires can lead us to quarrel and fight with our spouse, and that's because we're not looking to God to have our needs met. Susan and I have been married for 19 years, and we've learned that it's essential to look to God to meet our needs, rather than placing demands on each other.

The idea of fighting in marriage can be daunting, especially when it feels like the battle is too long or too hard. I've seen couples give up and surrender to their struggles, feeling like they're not making progress. But as a Christian, I believe that the battle is worth fighting, not just for ourselves, but for future generations. We have a responsibility to stand against evil and to fight for what is right, even when it's hard. As a Cubs fan, I know that winning a championship takes hard work and perseverance, and it's the same in marriage.

The key to fighting in marriage is to get alone with God and settle the matter once and for all. It's not about fighting with our spouse, but about driving them towards making a decision of their will, and surrendering to God together. When we do that, we can create something amazing in our marriage, like a lasting legacy that honors God. As a father of two teenagers, Joshua and Rebecca, I want to model for them what it means to fight for what is right and to stand against evil, even when it's hard.

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depression
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