Van Gogh The Immersive Experience descended upon our city, and eagerly we made reservations to attend. For a brief hour, the visitor absorbed a vivid array of color in dynamic expression from the world’s renowned artist. Time, effort, and painstaking detail merged to depict a stunning display.
The cultural experience gave me an opportunity to consider marriage.
The artistic masterpiece of marriage also takes time, effort, and attention to painstaking detail. And marriage remains a work in progress over the course of a lifetime. Though the portrait will never be perfect, it can still be perfectly beautiful. Smudges, color variations, and contrasts of light all contribute to the overall richness of the couple’s treasured piece of art.
But hear this: The enemy of our souls relentlessly shoots paintballs at the image, determined to mar the canvas of the Creator. One covenant, in particular, has made a difference for Larry and me in maintaining vigilance against this challenge.
Our communication covenant, a small treasure, has served as a proven asset for more than 49 years. I offer these life-giving statements with encouragement for you to incorporate them as a commitment to your spouse.
Trust me; I will not belittle you to our children.
Trust me; I will not talk about you negatively to my friends.
Trust me; I will not embarrass you in public.
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“He has also set eternity in the human heart” (Ecclesiastes 3:11).
“Glorify the Lord with me and let us exalt His name together” (Psalm 34:3).
Why is trust essential for ongoing growth in marriage?
What can be done when trust has been broken?
How does a communication covenant serve to build trust?
