Biblical Answer

When your children grow up and you're not there to see them get married, it can be a difficult and emotional experience for many parents. As a Christian, it's essential to recognize that marriage is a covenant relationship between two people, and it's not just about romance or physical attraction. Rather, it's about commitment, sacrifice, and love for one another, even when the feelings aren't there. This is why many marriages fall apart after children leave home, as the parents are no longer motivated to maintain the relationship.

However, it's not too late to change this trajectory. As the Bible says, "Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him who is alone when he falls, for he has not another to lift him up" (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10). This passage emphasizes the importance of having a partner in life, not just for the sake of romance, but for mutual support and encouragement. By prioritizing your marriage and seeking to maintain a strong relationship with your spouse, you can create a more stable and loving home for your children, even as they grow older and leave the nest.

In fact, having children can actually help to strengthen a marriage, rather than weaken it. As the Bible says, "Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one's youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! He shall not be put to shame when he speaks with his enemies in the gate" (Psalm 127:3-5). By welcoming children into your marriage, you can create a new sense of purpose and unity with your spouse, and work together to raise your kids in a loving and stable home. So, even as your children grow up and leave the nest, you can continue to nurture and strengthen your marriage, and create a lasting legacy of love and faith for generations to come.