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Your Question:
How do we prioritize love in the midst of chaos?
Answer:
As I reflect on our 19 years of marriage to Susan, I've come to realize that prioritizing love in the midst of chaos requires commitment, compromise, and communication. It's easy to get caught up in our individual desires and dreams, but marriage calls us to reevaluate what's truly important and consider the needs and opinions of our partner. Compromise is a crucial aspect of this, as it allows us to work together and find common ground, even when our wants and desires differ. In our marriage, Susan and I have learned to prioritize love by making a conscious effort to communicate effectively, even in difficult times. We've come to understand that love is not just a feeling, but a responsibility that requires us to put the needs of others before our own. This means being willing to listen, to forgive, and to work through conflicts together. By doing so, we've been able to build a strong foundation of love and commitment that has enabled us to navigate the challenges of life together. As I pray for our marriage and for others who are struggling to prioritize love, I ask God to help us cultivate a deeper sense of commitment and responsibility towards one another. I pray that we would be able to overlook each other's faults and weaknesses, and that our love would be a source of strength and encouragement to one another. May we be able to love each other with the same love that Christ has shown us, and may our marriage be a reflection of God's love and commitment to us.
Sources:
sacred marriage
gary thomas
introduction biblical ethics
robertson mcquilkin
right thinking in age of chaos
john macarthur
confronting christianity
rebecca mclaughlin
power of a praying wife
stormie omartian
christian theology
millard erickson
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