The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.
-Genesis 2:15
My father taught me that if you service your car and keep the oil changed regularly it will last a long time. No matter what the outside of the car looks like, if you take care of what is under the hood, it will continue to take you where you need to go. It doesn't take a lot to keep your car serviced. Many places will do an oil change for around $20.That occasional $20 can save you thousands down the road. We understand this when it comes to vehicles, but the same can be applied to marriage. It requires regular maintenance. You can't keep a good one going without some "tune ups" and service. You and your spouse will need to check in with each other. You will need to make time for just the two of you. You will need to make sure that things are not "misfiring". Taking care of the little things along the way will save you from huge issues down the road.
In short, dear heart, you need to take care of your marriage. We take care of our children. We take care of our responsibilities. We take care of laundry, but we don't often take the time to take care of our marriages. You can't leave a car sitting in your driveway for years and expect it to run like it did before you left it there, right? So why would you allow your marriage to sit idle for years and expect it to be as effective and powerful as it was before? You must invest time and effort into your marriage just like you do friendships. We can't think that once we say 'I do' that all the work is done. Not so! Honestly, it is just beginning.
So, I am asking you to invest in your marriage. Take care of it like the prized possession that it is. Invest your time. Invest your energy. Invest yourself. Do the little things that will keep it operational for the long haul. You won't regret it!
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