Commitment and Family Restoration

Family restoration is nothing short of challenging. The commitment needed to take on such a task can be overwhelming, yet inspiring. It is certainly not easy, but every bit worth the effort. A short discourse by John Hutchison from Talbot Seminary at Bitola compares building a marriage building a home - a very appropriate analogy.

"Just think about the meaning of the words in our wedding vows - "for better or for worse . . . in plenty and in want . . . in joy and in sorrow . . .in sickness and in health . . . as long as we both shall live." What a commitment we make in that moment of time, with "God and these witnesses" listening! Are these just empty words of tradition, or do they represent a genuine promise of commitment? The longevity and quality of your marriage depends upon it!
Commitment is a mindset . . . an attitude . . . a way of thinking that will enable you and your spouse to navigate through the still waters and the storms of a marriage relationship. Charles Swindoll (Strike the Original Match) compares working on marriage to remodeling a house:
It takes longer than you planned
It costs more than you figured
It is messier than you anticipated
It requires greater determination than you expected
Sometimes the only thing that keeps us going is hope!"
Read the entire blog post (thanks to info from Keila Molina, Regent Law J.D. candidate 2012) at
http://thegoodbookblog.com/2011/mar/11/commitmentwhat-is-the-meaning-of-for-better-or-for/
In fact, this week Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow is out promoting his new book, "Through My Eyes," an inspiring memoir about his faith, life and, oh yeah, football, too. The former Florida Heisman Trophy winner's philosophy is wonderfully simple: Live pure. Work hard. Leave the rest to God.. And his commitment to these things is nothing short of 100%. You can read more about his commitments at Focus on the Family at
http://www.focusonlinecommunities.com/blogs/Finding_Home/2011/06/08/tim-tebows-strange-priority.
The same philosophy works for families too.
Building your marriage takes a lifetime, but then you've built a monumental legacy. Is your family worth restoring? It will take longer, cost more, be messier... but what a reward you will yield. Commitment is a beautiful thing when it's made to real people you love.