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Always start your day off with a smile! It will jumpstart your day and brighten up your Spouses.
When God created you, He also created the one for you. Be patient, keep God first, and His promises will bring you together.
Preparation is the best way to plan for every area of your marriage; Praying is the best way to preserve it.
Meet Alan and Brittany
Married 2yrs
How and where did you meet?
Alan: I was a police officer and she worked at her parents tanning salon. There was an incident at the place she worked and I was the responding officer. Brittany: When taking down his ”notes”, he said he needed my name, phone number, address, and drivers license number. We were instantly attracted to one another!
Share something about each other that you admire:
Brittany: When I look into Alan’s eyes I can see and feel that he loves me. We just get each other. We make each other laugh and we are each others biggest fan. We support each other 110%. We both love and serve a mighty God.
Share a challenge in your marriage that you have overcome together and how you overcame it:
2 weeks after we were married, we suffered a job loss. It was difficult being newly married and losing insurance. But, by the grace of God we were able to overcome that struggle. We never left each others side. We were able to find a job 2 months later. It was the hardest 2 months of our lives, but it’s something that made us as a couple, a unity, and much stronger.
After you have overcome the situation, how has it made your marriage stronger?
We were young when this happened, but we know that whatever curveballs life may throw, we’ll get through it together. When no one else was there for us, we were there for each other.
Share a funny or interesting story.
Brittany: We always joke because I have a way of spoiling moments. Alan and I used to say ”I like you,” instead of ”I love you”…so while we were still dating I just said ”I love you!” I was so embarrassed I ran out of his apartment and went and sat in my car. Turns out Alan had a romantic date planned where he planned on telling me that he loved me.
Alan: She also ”spoiled” the proposal! She thought someone had broken in at her family business so she sped there, jump out of her car and ran in to find me lighting candles and spreading rose petals everywhere. Needless to say, I didn’t finish lighting the candles, I just had to propose right there!
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Meet Justin and Lisa
Married 2yrs
How and where did you meet?
We lived very near to one another during our high school years yet we never crossed paths. We finally met when we both pursued a career in law enforcement in a small town in Arkansas. Lisa started working as a jailer and then full time as a police officer. Justin started at the Jail at that time. Our careers mirrored one another since that time. It is wonderful having a spouse that understands the stress an officer goes through daily.
Share something about each other that you admire:
Our saying is ”My Angel / My Hero” we even have it engraved in our wedding bands.
Lisa: I call Justin my hero because he is a hero on all levels. He is a police officer, he is my best friend, he is Godly, he is a true leader of our home and a wonderful father and step-father.
Justin: I call her my angel because she saved me from a life of misery.
Share a challenge in your marriage that you have overcome together and how you overcame it:
We are a newly married couple and are facing many challenges of blending a family. Recently, our teenaged son unexpectedly left our home with no justification. We turned to our church. It took months, but we persisted with weekly meetings with his youth pastor. He would fail to show up at the meetings and offer excuse after excuse. Our extended family started to take sides and the entire family was at odds. Through much prayer, our faith prevailed and he has been home with us ever since and our relationship with him is ever stronger. Praise God!!
After you have overcome the situation, how has it made your marriage stronger?
We re-learned that communication is key. We recognize that we may see things from different viewpoints but we support one another regardless. We learned to act based off reasonable communication and not to ”react” to situations. Lisa: Watching my husband hurt made me realize that even though he is my strong hero, he is also fragile. I tend to be a bit more protective of him now.
Share a funny or interesting story.
Lisa: Justin proposed to me on a cruise with our entire families. Of course I said yes but I was so scared. I wanted do this one the right way. I wanted to do everything in my power to make sure this was the right decision. Justin and I spoke to our pastor about marrying us and he agreed. We went through 6 months of pre-marriage counseling. We also signed a covenant marriage. This idea thrilled me. I finally feel like I have got it right. We are regular members of our church and strongly believe (and finally understand) that GOD is the head of this marriage!! It feels liberating.
Meet Azariah and Charmisha
Married 7yrs
How and where did you meet?
We met the 1st day of high school, on September 9, 1997. Charmisha: I was on time, as usual and he was late to the first class that we happened to be in together. When he walked in, it was like time stopped…I could no longer concentrate and for the rest of the class. He became my focus.
Share something about each other that you admire:
Charmisha: My husband has always possessed the ability to make me laugh under any circumstance. He always knows what to say to make me smile after a tough day.
Azariah: I admire how my wife puts her family before she puts herself. She is loving and caring and has a beautiful heart.
Share a challenge in your marriage that you have overcome together and how you overcame it:
We’ve overcome the inability to forgive one another. For many years we held grudges toward one another but recently we’ve returned God into our lives and developed a better understanding of what it truly means to forgive. It’s defined as love to us and we do love one another.
After you have overcome the situation, how has it made your marriage stronger?
It has brought us closer to God. It has made us a stronger couple, better friends and better parents. We don’t allow anger to fester or explode anymore. We talk less and listen more and rarely stay upset. We spend more time enjoying one another and are able to embrace each others differences.
Share a funny or interesting story.
My husband and I have been married for 7 years, We got married on the 7th of the month, My husband and both sons were born on the 7th of three different months. I was born on the 28th of the month, our first daughter was due on the 28th of the month and our youngest daughter was born on the 28th of the month. I am currently expecting our last child and his due date is the 7th of March!
Love isn’t measured by materials things. It’s giving your heart, honoring your commitment, promising security and comfort, and showing vulnerability.
The way you treat your Spouse is an example on how you want your children to treat theirs.
Every time you give a little of yourself to your Spouse, you give a whole lot to your Marriage.
