Question: why do we let the devil into our marriages so easily? Why do we think it is OK for him to come in and wreak havoc with little to no response from us? He comes in and causes confusion, strife, and hurts and we just sit by and let him.
If this were to happen in the natural world that we live in, we would put a stop to it. If someone came into your house by force and began to tear apart your home and all that you hold dear, you would do something to stop that individual. Maybe you would call the police or take action yourself. You would stand between the attack from this foe even if it meant death for you but life to the members of your household. You would count the cost in an instant and know that the people that you care about were worth the sacrifice that you might be called upon to make.
Oh, but when it comes to our marriages so often we just sit by and watch the enemy plunder and rape the life that we have been given. As strife between us and our spouse increases we sit by and watch rather than do something....ANYTHING....to make the devil stop. The enemy is driving a wedge between you and your spouse with a 10lb sledge and we rationalize it and say that we are drifting apart. When two things have been sewn together, like you and your spouse have been, you don't just drift apart. The enemy is actively targeting you both to rip you apart. And we just sit by and watch....
Our response to the attack of the enemy should be one that is greater than the attack. If he is tearing at you, bind your hearts tighter together. When he is driving that wedge between you, do whatever you must to find a way to bridge the gap that is forming. We should respond with an offensive that is as great if not greater than the attack coming against us.
Our marriages hold a greater value than the things that we have within our homes. We must begin to view our marriages as one of our greatest possessions. And if we do that we will begin to fight for them to the death. Your marriage is worth it!!
Josh and Serena
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