WHAT GOD HAS PUTS TOGETHER
SEASONS IN MARRIAGE
Article by Dr. Tunishai Ford
partner finds themselves working in a career and obtaining the material items they deem necessary to make them happy. Yes, there are date nights, but many of the family outings may often include children and/ or other family members (Proverbs 31: 10 - 31).
Believe it or not, when you are married for any length of time, it goes through different seasons and it takes both parties to a new level of commitment, love, and even knowledge of one another. When a couple first gets married, they are in a season of bliss. Everything smells like roses and all they see is the wonderful man or woman that they fell in love with. They are engulfed in spending every waking moment with each other. Each time they make love is like the very first time. Every kiss and embrace is like the very first one. Even when there is a display of faults, they are more apt to be tolerant of them.
My bride, my very own, you have stolen my heart! (Song of Solomon 4: 9, CEV)
The next season of marriage is a season of maturity and stability. The honeymoon is not completely over, but now there are children to take care of, and planning in creating a stable home involving financial security. Each
"During this season, the children are grown and independent of you. You both are traveling and the only baggage you have is your luggage. For many the mortgage is
paid off ...."