Love does not consist of gazing at each other, but in looking together in the same direction. ~Antoine de Saint-Exupery
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. ~ Galatians 5:22-23
It is only by looking in the same direction as the cross, that Rob and I even have a chance at marriage! It is by looking at that cross that the Lord fills our hearts with the fruit of the Spirit. When we take our gaze off of Him, we look to ourselves or to each other and that is when we start to crumble!
I will never pretend that marriage isn't a journey with its fair share of bumps and sometimes boulders, but I am thankful for Rob, who faithfully fixes his eyes on a cross and our Savior.
Today we have been married eighteen years!
Marriage tip: Typically, it takes between 9-14 years for a married couple to switch from 'me' to 'we.' Too often we give up before the shift takes place. ~Mark Driscoll
Blessings to all of you!
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19 comments :
Beautifully said and so very true. Happy Anniversary to you both. God bless you with many more wonderful years together. Blessings, Pamela
Have a wonderful anniversary!
Happy Anniversary!!
I LOVE that quote! So very true:)
We celebrated our 14th anniversary yesterday. Happy Anniversary to you!
Congrats! We are at 18.5 years!
-Trish
Blessings Christie....may God reign in your home for an eternity....xo
Lucy
Happy Anniversary! My birthday is tomorrow. It is a wonderful week for celebrations.
We have been married 2 1/2 years so far. This post is a wonderful little piece of encouragement as we stay the course in this thing called marriage.
Kelly
Happy Day to you and your husband. Just celebrated our 21st a couple of weeks ago. Our marriage has to have Christ at the center or it would not work. God bless your family.
Congratulations darling !!!..enjoy a lovely day.....love Ria....xxx...
AH look how sweet you guys look... Happy Anniversary and many more.... have a great day.
Pattie
Happy Anniversary! I couldn't agree more with the 9-14 years statistic. It took my husband and me YEARS to get past "me's" and still struggle with it sometimes! :) Keeping your eyes on the cross can and will make all the difference!
Happy happy anniversary!
adore your blog...
your anniversary sentiment is precious..
happy anniversary!!
Jeanette
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What a great picture! You two look so happy! Have a wonderful anniversary!
Megan
Congratulations, hope you have had a lovely anniversary!
Happy Anniversary....what a beautiful photo!
Happy Anniversary..
Janet
Happy Anniversary (a day late!) sweet friend! I love that picture of you guys and all of the hope for the future written all over your faces. :-) And I LOVE that quote from Mark Driscoll...so, so true. What a legacy you are leaving your children of love and commitment and FAITH!
Blessings,
Vanessa
Amen Sister!! Happy Anniversary.
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