I have a problem with the way marriage is perceived in this country. I can’t deny the fact that over 50% of marriages nowadays end in divorce. As much as it hurts, I even have to acknowledge the fact that most Christian marriages end in divorce. With that said, I still don’t think it’s right. As a matter of fact, it’s an outrage- except no one seems to be out-raged about it at all. As a society we’ve accepted the reality that maintaining a marriage is hard work. So we’ve all decided to collectively quit. Instead, we’re teaching young couples such as my wife and I (and our collective friends who are also married) that being married isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. But I suspect that those of us who are truly working to have successful marriages have a powerful testimony of something otherwise- marriages that really do work, because we’re willing to do the work.
This blog is the beginning whisper from a generation of young, successfully married couples that will have a loud chorus before it’s all said and done. Really, it’s a call to action for those who’ve been looking for someone to speak up, and somewhere to speak out- about the challenges of being young and married and the thrills of overcoming those challenges to become better people. It’s a medium for those who may have lost their way and need a little guidance from the collective community of young couples on the same journey. Or a place to share the joy of what it means to be a marriage on a mission. The purpose of this forum ultimately is for everyone involved to get inspired, and stay inspired and committed to doing the hard work that it takes to build and sustain a healthy marriage.
SDW3
