We have been married 25 years, 26 in just a couple months. That is a very, very, sometimes v e r y long time. Has it been all joy and honeymoon bliss? No it hasn’t. For a time hubby wasn’t even saved, that was really hard. But even when both parties are submitted to Jesus there is still this thing called “self”. If you haven’t heard me say this before prepare yourself. Self Esteem is a teaching straight from the devil. Scripture tells us to deny self not exalt it. But that is for another day 
. However nowhere is self discipline, self denial, self crucifixion more important than in marriage.
Marriage is all about putting the other first. And it is a hard task sometimes, but one that has great earthly and Heavenly rewards. You see Jesus wants to be our Bridegroom. And until we can figure out how to walk that out with a hubby that sometimes gets under our skin, we won’t figure it out with one who is perfect.
Before we married I remember reading a book on success. I don’t remember if it was about marriage or business or what but it had a theme that remained forever engraved in my Spirit. Whatever is THE most important thing in your life it is the one thing you will be most successful at. How true, and how biblical.
We have remained married through the thick and thin, hard times and good, lean times and prosperous, because doing so has been a priority. Sometimes have been downright hard, but all times have been worth it. And when you submit to that, even the hard times become joyful. Extremely joyful.
So, forget about yourself, put your hubby first and see what happens .
By: Penny Raine
This is a message that GREATLY needs to be repeated to my generation. Thanks for posting!
That is a message that is SO encouraging, especially after seeing so many divorces in modern society!