‘Wives…support your husbands…Husbands, go all out in love for your
wives.’ Colossians 3:18-19
Picture two
little rowing boats setting off across a choppy lake. A man sits in one, and a
woman in the other. They have every intention of rowing side by side, yet they
begin drifting in opposite directions until they can hardly hear each other
above the wind. Soon the man finds himself at one end of the lake and the woman
at the other. Neither knows how they drifted apart, or how to reconnect. Now
picture two newlyweds. They stand at the altar and pledge to live together in
love and harmony. Unfortunately, 50 per cent of the time it doesn’t work that
way. Unless their relationship is maintained and cultivated, they will grow
distant. That is why two romantic little rowboats often drift towards opposite
ends of the lake. So how can husbands and wives stay in love, and stay together
for a lifetime? The answer is to row like crazy! Take time for romantic
activities. Think about each other through the day. Avoid that which breeds
conflict and resentment. Be aware of each other’s needs and desires. These are
the keys to harmony and friendship. Yes, it’s difficult to keep two rowboats
together, but it can be done if each partner is determined to row. Nothing
beats a good marriage, but you have to work at it because the currents of
culture and the stresses of life can cause you to drift apart. Hence the Bible
says, ‘Wives, understand and support your husbands by submitting to them in
ways that honour the Master. Husbands, go all out in love for your wives.’
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