In our previous poll, we asked the question: “What do you feel is the most-important ingredient to a successful marriage?”
The poll answers included: 1) God, 2) Communication, 3) Love, 4) Common Vision, and 5) Conflict Resolution.
What do you think the results were?
Based on the total number of participant answers, the poll results were:
- God – 76%
- Communication - 19%
- Love - 5%
- Common Vision - 0%
- Conflict Resolution - 0%
Based on the percentages for each answer, one may say, “No one selected ‘Common Vision’ or ‘Conflict Resolution’ as their answer so those two must not be important in having a successful marriage.”
That is not true! Having a ‘Common Vision’ and being able to manage ‘Conflict Resolution’ are important. It’s just that no one selected either of these as the “most-important ingredient.”
So why did 76% of the participants select “God” as the “most-important ingredient” in having a successful marriage?
What do you think?
I believe it’s because those individuals understand the importance of having a personal relationship with God because there will be times when anger, disappointment, conflict, sadness and challenges pop up in life. They realize that to effectively move through these valleys will require God’s wisdom and grace.
While I was single and now as a married man, I have personally experienced God’s power by having my mind transformed by reading God’s word and meditating on certain scriptures. I definitely know that by maintaining a strong relationship with God, my marriage and family will be blessed.
Am I saying that my marriage and my family will not have any challenges or trials when I’m connected to God?
Absolutely not!
Life is a series of tests and challenges. So expect them! They are definitely coming!
So the question is, “How will you successfully deal with life’s curve balls?”
God created you. Realize this. God created you!
With this understanding, go to the source of creation. I encourage you to seek God’s wisdom on a daily basis because there is TREMENDOUS power in having a tight relationship with God.
Question: So what are you doing to strengthen your personal relationship with God?
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