Recipe for a Happy Marriage

Recipe for a Happy Marriage

Many people look on the Internet for the phrase "Recipe for a good marriage". As with many things in life the recipe for a good marriage starts with good ingredients in the right portions mixed in the right order and cooked according to the recipes instructions.

Recipe for a Happy Marriage

God - If both partners will put God first, you will never have to worry about who wins an argument, God will always win because both of you will go to Him as the final authority in any argument, if you do not believe in God, then there is no final authority, except of course recompense.

Spouse - Putting your spouse above the children sends the right message to your children and your spouse. If you put your spouses needs below those of your children you will find yourself lonely as they seek other sources of stimulation and become alienated from the children. Your spouse is a lifelong mate with whom you have been joined together with; you are not two separate people but one flesh. Your children are with you on loan from God, He expects you to raise them with love and care, but not at the expense of allowing them to come between you and your mate.

Family - Putting your family before work will come back to you in abundance. This means you might have to pass up the promotion that requires you to work extra long hours. Or it might mean finding a new job with a company that respects the family. Not easy words to digest, but the rewards for doing this include leaving a spiritual inheritance for your children, a real legacy. It might also mean passing on the new stuff so mom can be home more.

Work - Work before play, God gave us work to occupy us and teach us the value of time. When work get priority over our God, Spouse or family, the family unit breaks down, finances are often mishandled and life becomes a complete drag.

Of course the recipe book is the bible. Without consulting the bible you will find yourself wondering around in the badlands of life, seeking instruction from those who have to learn by trial and error, usually the errors of those they improperly instruct.