· You need to know being loved means someone else cares as much about you as you do.
· You need to know people who love each other treasure spending time with each other.
· You need to know love is showing him you respect him. Even if he's lost his job, money's tight, and your sister just moved into a brand new house.
· You need to know love is planting a soft, romantic kiss on her cheek while she's washing the dishes. And then telling her to sit down while you finish.
· You need to know love is reminding him of his successes and accomplishments when he feels like a failure.
· You need to know love is eating whatever has been cooked for dinner.
· Even if it's artichoke hearts. Or grilled lamb patties. And remember this line: "This tastes great."
· You need to know that no matter how hard you try not to, you will hurt each other. But it helps to try.
· You need to know that, at the end of the day, commitment is more important than love.
· You need to know God has brought you together.
· You need to know you've made a covenant with your spouse.
· Not a business contract.
· You need to know to turn your marriage over to God every morning.
· He has some thoughts about it.
· You need to know to agree beforehand what role faith will play in your marriage. And what role it will play when things go south.
· You need to know that you must be at peace with God before you can be at peace in your marriage.
· You need to know that if you make your spouse your god, they will always disappoint you.
· You need to know to not try to change your spouse's beliefs.
· That's God's job. Not yours.
· You need to know a spiritual foundation is vital to a healthy marriage.
· There will be times when it carries you.
· You need to know that marriage isn't about the two of you. It's about the three of you.
· You need to know not everyone draws close to God in the same way. You and your spouse may be on different paths. Perhaps even on different planets.
· You need to know that if you make your spouse the source of all your happiness, you've limited what God can do for you.
· You need to know that instead of arguing with your spouse about going to church, ask him or her to pray with you about something: your finances, your children, your health. Take baby steps.
