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Your Question:
How do we tend the garden of love when life gets busy?
Answer:
Tending the garden of love when life gets busy is a challenge my wife Susan and I face as pastors and parents. The Song of Solomon reminds us that many waters cannot quench love, and that's a truth we hold dear. However, as the researchers mentioned, good marriages develop among those who purposely spend a lot of time together. That's why we make it a point to prioritize quality time with each other, even when our schedules get hectic. Listening is a crucial aspect of loving, as Howard Hendricks said, "Marriage is sometimes the dialogue of the deaf." We've learned to make time for regular conversations, where we actively listen to each other's needs and concerns. By doing so, we avoid the pitfalls of impatience and selfishness, and instead, cultivate a loving and generous attitude towards each other. This is what I call "love economics" – being generous with the other person, even when we're not getting the satisfaction we want. As we navigate the ups and downs of life, marriage teaches us to manage our passions and prioritize each other's needs. Sometimes it's healthy to let our emotions run free, but other times we need to hold back and show self-control. By submitting to the interests of each other and seeking the help of the Spirit, we can maintain a strong and loving relationship, even in the midst of chaos. This is what keeps our marriage strong, and it's a lesson we're passing on to our children, Joshua and Rebecca.
Sources:
right thinking in age of chaos
john macarthur
philippians colossioan philemon
r kent hughes
1 corinthians
thomas schreiner
meaning of marriage
timothy keller
sacred marriage
gary thomas
introduction biblical ethics
robertson mcquilkin
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