If you are married you know you have said it. You either said it right out or made it sound real flowery like to try and make it easier on the ears and conscience, but when it all comes down to it: "through the mountains and valleys of life", "through the laughter and pain" it doesn't make it any easier.
I wish there was a campaign to change all marriage vows to:
"I know you are going to screw up, I know you are far from perfect, but I'm convinced otherwise right now because you are wearing a pretty white dress/tight fitting black tux and I can't seem to take my eyes off you; however, one day I'll wake up and tell you how bad your morning breath really is and you will probably be offended. I'm expecting great things out of you, mostly super human qualities that you are likely incapable of until you are no longer of this world and are in heaven; but that's too bad because I've had these expectations for years and don't plan on giving them up. So enclosing I'll do the best I can, but I suggest you remember I'm human."
I love being married- obviously the "For better..." is my favorite part of marriage, but "...for worse" always seems to find its way into our lives somehow or another. No matter how much you try to tell yourself "this is not what I signed up for"...it is! If your foundation is strong and your faith alive in the power of the Holy Spirit you will get through...Amen!
Because the Lord is faithful "For Better..." usually quickly follows the "...For Worse".
So for a reminder to any couple who might be in a "...For Worse" moment - you did sign up for it - you just called it pretty words hoping it might soften the reality...too bad that just doesn't work!
Titled: "...For Worse"
Titled: "For Better..."
Titled: "...For Worse"
Titled: "For Better..."
