Challenge #44

Marriage, much like life, is a roller coaster. There are ups and downs, highs and lows, mountain tops and valleys. I must say that we are extremely blessed to have been residing on a pretty massive mountain top here lately. When things are going well - you're getting along, you're communicating, you're serving eachother, you're enjoying eachother - marriage, and life it seems, is all that it should be. Don't take these times for granted. Don't gloss over them, savor them. Thank God for them. Because before you know it, you and your spouse will reach another valley in which you will have to work hard - and work hard together - to reach that mountain top again. It's life. And it's inevitable. I don't say this to discourage any of you. I say this to encourage you. Enjoy those peak experiences. And remember them when times get hard because they will. Strive to grow closer to God and closer to your spouse daily - always. Don't be shocked when things happen, that's what life is about: going through trials and persevering. This is why we have been discussing marriage building the last few days. You want your marriage to stand the test of time through trials and heartache and anything else that will be thrown at you in this life - you want your marriage to endure. Recently our pastors have said this quite frequently: Strong marriages make strong families. And strong families make a strong church. Strengthen and nurture your marriage in all aspects possible.

Today's challenge is two-fold. Express to your spouse how grateful you are to be on this journey with them and assure them that there is no one that you would rather share your life with.