I can't believe tomorrow is my 2nd anniversary of being married to Cliff. I am blessed beyond measures that God saved him especially for me. Looking forward to many, many more as our fairy tale continues on...
Believe it or not, we really can learn something about marriage from fairy tales.
1. Love with all your heart.
Cinderella and Prince Charming loved with all their hearts. The key to loving your spouse completely is by first loving God. 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' Matthew 22:37 NIV God created love. Only through loving Him with all our hearts and minds can we truly know how to love our spouse.
2. Know there are wicked stepsisters who will try to steal your happiness.
Anastasia and Drizella were Cinderella’s evil stepsisters. They would stop at nothing to steal Cinderella’s happiness. They more or less cared nothing about Cinderella, but were consumed with concern for themselves. Satan will place evil stepsisters or “little foxes” in your path. He wants nothing more than to destroy your marriage. Catch for us the foxes, the little foxes that ruin the vineyards, our vineyards that are in bloom. Song of Solomon 2:15 NIV Just be on watch.
3. Recognize your differences.
Anastasia and Drizella were Cinderella’s evil stepsisters. They would stop at nothing to steal Cinderella’s happiness. They more or less cared nothing about Cinderella, but were consumed with concern for themselves. Satan will place evil stepsisters or “little foxes” in your path. He wants nothing more than to destroy your marriage. Catch for us the foxes, the little foxes that ruin the vineyards, our vineyards that are in bloom. Song of Solomon 2:15 NIV Just be on watch.
3. Recognize your differences.
When the prince finally found Cinderella, she was dressed in rags working as a servant in her own home. In a time where family and prestige meant everything, the prince didn’t scoff and turn his back on Cinderella. He recognized their differences and looked beyond them. Her experiences there would make her more compassionate and understanding to the townspeople in her role as princess and someday queen. Sometimes the very things that draw us to someone, later drives us crazy. God made each of us different. Men and women eat different, sleep different, dress different, and communicate different. Let your strengths and weaknesses fold together like clasped hands. Your differences will actually make you stronger as a couple. You’ll each have a different area of expertise.
4. Do whatever it takes.
After dancing with the woman of his dreams, the prince found himself alone as the clock struck midnight. He was left with nothing but a shoe and a memory. Having only met Cinderella once, the prince could have easily given up and moved on. Instead, he stopped at nothing to find his true love. Every home was visited until the identity of the crystal slipper wearer was discovered. Life is hard. Marriage takes effort. You can’t just say “I do,” and then don’t. You really have to do something. Work at meeting your true loves needs and keeping the spark alive.
Take sometime this week to focus on your happily ever after. You’ll be so glad you did.
After dancing with the woman of his dreams, the prince found himself alone as the clock struck midnight. He was left with nothing but a shoe and a memory. Having only met Cinderella once, the prince could have easily given up and moved on. Instead, he stopped at nothing to find his true love. Every home was visited until the identity of the crystal slipper wearer was discovered. Life is hard. Marriage takes effort. You can’t just say “I do,” and then don’t. You really have to do something. Work at meeting your true loves needs and keeping the spark alive.
Take sometime this week to focus on your happily ever after. You’ll be so glad you did.
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