When a Marriage is so darn difficult...
July 22nd 2008 09:19
Epiphany is a christian feast day which celebrates the "shining forth"
-- wikipediaThe dictionary would define epiphany as a divine manifestation, usually initiated by some simple or commonplace experience or situation.
In simpler terms, an epiphany is a realization when you weren't looking for it.
About a week ago, I was walking around the bookstore just idly browsing at titles. Soon I found myself in the religious/inspirational books.
Now, my husband and I haven't been doing well. We've been on a limbo and for the past few months we were, I've been praying much more often than I ever thought I would. I became in a sense, more religious. I still feel awkward when reading very deep biblical passages but I have clung on to Faith much more than ever.
A book suddenly caught my eye when I wasn't even trying. It was this book called Love & Respect by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs. I don't know why but I picked it up and read a few of the lines at the back of the book. Nothing really caught my eye, but for some reason I went straight to the cashier and paid for it.
I've been reading it for the past 5 days and I have just finished it. It may not be so much of an epiphany as much as it is a plain learning and realization but it literally shed some light, nay, a LOT of light to marriage.
I am definitely not saying that this book will save your marriage as nothing can but you and your spouse. But reading even just the first few chapters of this book, even if you're just starting out in your marriage or even just a serious relationship... This book says so much and it sometimes feels as if it's talking about you!
This isn't a paid advertising but for anyone who wants to understand marriage more -- even those who are planning to get married -- read this book.
It's amazing what you'll learn and gain from it.
What I liked more about it is that the weird and uncomfortable deep bible passages I just couldn't relate to are explained in simpler terms that you just say "Oh yeah!"
Epiphany? or just plain clarity. I could hardly care. I am thankful I was lead to this book.
Now wether it will save my marriage or not, it doesn't matter really the book will explain to you why... all that matters is that you gave your best to your spouse without expecting anything in return and sometimes even if it's against your will. God will do the rest as they say.
I am a firm believer of that.
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Comment by TimmyH
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Can you HACK it?
Genyration
Comment by Hazel Castillo
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but if you mean reading the book to your spouse, it does say something about it... don't expect your spouse to read it too or don't expect them to do anything if you do read it to them or force it to them..
in short, dont expect anythign in return...
nice seeing you around again!
Comment by Market Newbie
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Taken into the right context, that line sounds really good to me. Specially if one considers the fact that people don't always see things in exactly the same way - not even twins.
Comment by Hazel Castillo
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yeah it is a good thing
I'm learning it the hard way ;p