..you got...you got...what I want. . ..

Well my dear readers, even though our topic today comes from an old Teddy Pendergrass pop album leric, it is the profoundness of it's meaning.

You got, you got what I want seems to be a common mindset of many marriages today. The new house, the new car, the prestigest job,and don't forget,plenty of money; (of course I understand that you need money to live in this world), and even sometimes the apparel.
Now don't get me wrong, nothing is wrong with any of those things. It's just that they are not necessary to build a strong marriage relationship.
Let's take a look at the Holy scriptures and see what our Lord has to say about that subject. Luke 12:15 And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.
Interesting isn't it? You see the key word here is covetouness which comes along with some other baggage such as envy, jealousy, etc.; I'm sure you understand.

So what am I saying here? Simply this. . . .your marriage is fulfilled with so many other wonderful attributes that gives you the sense of accomplishment that many other marriages never attain. . . such as: Love,trust,honesty,forgiveness,faithfulness,happiness,contentment,joy, peace. You will never be able to substitute these attributes with THINGS!
Let's be honest, how many couples do you know with new houses,cars and etc., and are still unhappy?

Here's the perspective: Colossians 1:27 To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory: . . . that's the real truth!
Matthew 16:26 For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
Do your friends, neighbors, or anything in this world really have what you want in place of your happiness in marriage? Think about it!

Contrary to popular belief, when you look at relationships as a whole, you find out that most people would love to have all those impressive things, but more importantly, they would rather have some one to share them with.

The message today is: seek after the "real thing" for your marriages and not those superficial things that only satisfy you but for a little while.
Marriage God's way takes longer, but boy is it lasting!
Have a wonderful day. . .and remember. . .

You are Blessed!