People were placing bets at our wedding. Nobody thought we had a chance. We were young, we weren’t settled in life, and we barely knew each other. But we didn’t care what other people thought. We were starry-eyed and in love.
Reality quickly set in, and we realized we didn’t know what in the world we doing. We found out that marriage was not like dating. After years of ignoring the distance that had crept into our relationship, we began to feel very discouraged. We searched for ways to fill the void, but we ended up feeling more miserable. Because that is what happens when you try to close the giant gaps in your life with things other than God.
Eventually, we realized we were a million miles apart and in real danger of crashing and burning. Our marriage was fragile, and we needed to get serious fast. God deserves all the credit, but we took certain steps that held us together. And now, our marriage is really strong. It makes me want to shout it from the rooftops. God redeems and makes all things new. Even relationships that seem beyond hope.