"Love and Marriage"
by: Francis J. kong
One time a girl innocently said: "My Pastor said we could have 16 husbands.
The second girl was shocked and said; "Are you sure about that? "
The first girl said: "Why, yes. at the last wedding at the church i heard him say, "Four better,Four worse,Four richer,Four poorer! Add all those four's together and you can get sixteen! (Clever, but with a hidden agenda.)
Many marriages today break up. Sad, but what happened to happy?
Somebody says: All marriages are happy. It's the living together afterwards that causes all the trouble.
A couple was having a discussion on family finances.
Finally the husband explode, " If it weren't for my money, the house wouldn't be here!"
His wife replied, " My dear, if it weren't for your money, I wouldn't be here."
Tragic, Isn't it?
Another story:
A very elderly woman showed up at St. Peter's desk in front of the Pearly Gates. (You have to know, ofcourse, that this is just a story and theologically unsound).
"Elizabeth," St. Peter said. "If you can pass a simple spelling test, you can enter heaven. Just spell the word Love."
"L-O-V-E," the woman said.
"Thats right, welcome to heaven."
A few weeks later, St Peter called Elizabeth and asked if she would man his desk at the Pearly Gates while he was off on business. She said she would. Who show up first, but her husband, Henry, desiring entry into heaven.
" You know, Elizabeth, I didn't really expect to make it this close to Heaven with the kind of foolishness I pulled on earth. I have not been faithful to you because I have fooled around with so many women while we were on planet earth. " Henry said. "Dear Elizabeth, in our 50 years together you took care of me when i was sick, sobered me up when I had one too many and were always so forgiving. Now we can be together for eternity."
"Yes, dear, if you pass a simple spelling test, we can be together for eternity," she replied.
" Just spell Czechoslovakia."
"Oh...oh...!"
So many marriages fail today.
So many become casualties.
Kids talk about their biggest success and biggest failure in life.
Many kids feel that they failed in life because their parents broke up. And they seem to blame themselves for what happened to their parents.
If only parents would know how selfish they could be, and that every time their marriages fall apart It's the children who get hurt in the process.
Do you want to have a winning recipe for a successful marriage?
There are many different versions of this popular recipe. Here is one that just might work for everyone.
Start with two stable people, one pound of love and a gallon of commitment.Then add one cup of each: trust, communication, respect, and patience. Mix well and remove any traces of temper, selfishness, and criticism.
Now add 3 tablespoon of pure extract of sincere apology, one cup of cooperation, one cup of encouragement, and one cup of consideration.
Place in a home. Make sure to allow room for children and pets.
Season lightly with a dash of in-laws. Sweeten with memories, shared activities, laughter, and tokens of affection.
Serve with faith and devotion, and enjoy!
And dig this. It takes two whole persons to make a good marriage. And a person can only be whole when he is submitted to the Lordship of Jesus Christ.
Protect your marriage and don't just expect your marriage to work. Work on your marriage. Only then can it become one of the most satisfying experiences you could ever enjoy here on planet earth.
And if you don't take good care of your marriage, may I suggest you start learning how to spell the word 'Czechoslovakia'.
"I DO," is the longest sentence....
