What does commitment mean if it isn't tried? Unfortunately, most of us make commitments based upon favorable circumstances. That's common. It can be found anywhere. But marriage isn't for those who cannot endure tough times. Commitment is a promise that remains in place rather times are good or bad, prosperous or skim, rather in times of health or illness, times of boredom or excitement. Commitment isn't commitment if it cannot endure trials.


In these times, everyone is looking for someone to believe in them, to witness their lives, to understand their pain, to share in their joys and stand beside them when all others run away. That is supposed to be the beauty of marriage. Today, renew your commitment with your mate. Don't wait on some ceremony or big date. Do it now and do it everyday. Don't see yourself as a lone person anymore. See yourself as part of an entity much larger and greater than you and stay fully invested in it.


If you need more encouragement, pick up a copy of our book, Truth and Intimacy: A Couple's Journal in the sidebar or on Amazon.com. We look forward to helping other couples and to all feedback. God bless!

Value of Commitment

Love cannot be truly summed up in emotions alone. Emotions are great, but there'll be times in a relationship when you won't feel the heat of passion or desire to cuddle and hold hands. There will be times when the stress of life might overshadow the romantic feelings of marriage. Does that mean the thrill is gone and you need to go with it? Heck no!

We need to understand the value of commitment. Commitment is precious because it is an institution that operates outside of feelings. It is an issue of will. You have to have a made up mind to keep your marriage healthy in order to survive the ebb and flow of relationships and emotions, hardships and mishaps. A simple prayer to start your day with could be:

Father God, give me the ability to see my spouse the way you see them today, to love them how you love them today, to minister to them as if ministering to you today, and to forgive them like you have forgiven me today. 

The Odds of Coupling

Have you ever stopped to think how hard coupling is on a spiritual level? What are the odds of two people connecting with one another when there is stiff competition on both sides to win one or both of the people in the relationship?

When you see it for what it is, those of us who find a suitable mate that truly loves us and wants to commit only to us are truly blessed. Don't take your miracle for granted because your spouse is your miracle and your partner for life. Just something to chew on.