"They are No Longer Two but One Flesh"


Matthew 19:6, "So they are no longer two but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let not man separate." This verse has become so real to me over the last 2 years... Everyone has their own demons- and the beauty of a marriage is no longer having to fight those demons alone...

Let me put it this way- Image 2 soldiers, climbing up a mountain, with a sanctuary at the top... Both have their own individual enemies, who hold no grudge against the other soldier. 　

These warriors have 2 options- They can climb alone and weaken their forces but possibly reach the top faster OR they can climb together, slowing each other down but standing stronger chance at survival.　

You shouldn't look at your spouses weaknesses as something that is holding you back, rather view them as an opportunity to grow stronger together. For the longest time, I would try and get ahead, I kept walking alone, leaving Dante in my rear view... and when I was knocked down by my demons, I was alone, because he was to busy fighting off his own demons to be able to be there for me. But when we started helping each other, and letting God guide our path, making it one, we became stronger then we ever were alone. 　

"They are no longer two but one flesh" Stand together through the battles, and celebrate together through the victories.

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