My marriage

I have a few friends who are in troubled marriages right now and it hurts my heart. It really makes me hold my husband closer and thank God for him. Not only that but it reminds me that marriages take work to continue those romantic feelings and cannot thrive without God's help.

Though I know mostly what I can do for my friends is pray I so want to help in anyway I can. There are great resources out there for any marriage and all marriages need to be watered and maintained.

So here are a few. First, The Love Dare which was used by the husband in the movie Fireproof. http://www.fireproofyourmarriage.com/couples.php This is for those who have lost those feelings and need a new perspective on their marriage.

Also, Living on the Edge Ministries (Chip Ingram) is great. If you join their online community you can listen and download free messages. I recommend.
House or Home? - Marriage: A Holy Covenant, Part 1 and 2 http://www.lote.org/lotecommunity/broadcasts/online_daily.php

I know I have not been married that long and that all marriages have their ups and downs but I know God is on our side and that we have the right view of it now to succeed. Marriage is a promise, a covenant with God and He can hold it together no matter the circumstances.

Ecclesiastes 4:12 (New International Version)
12 Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.

Our pastor used that verse when he delivered the message at our wedding and I will never forget it.