Eph 5: 22- 29 Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. For the husband is head of the wife, as also Christ is head of the church; and He is the Saviour of the body. Therefore, just as the church is subject to Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in everything. Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her, that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word, that He might present her to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and without blemish. So husbands ought to love their own wives as their own bodies; he who loves his wife loves himself. For no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as the Lord does the church.
Today is our 14th anniversary. Lois and I were married 14 years ago this exact day in July 17, 1997. Time really flies. Lois and I are now 14 years older.
Anyway, we still love each other the same since the first day we were married. Yes, there were many obstacles and heartaches that we have to go through just like any couple would. It has been quite difficult for us in our first few years as a couple. We have to battle through disappointments, personality clashes; unrealistic expectation and dispute over money etc. We are not perfect anyway. But thank God we have overcome them and still kept our love for one other.
I wish to dedicate this article to my dear wife, Lois:
Lois, you are such a blessing to me. You are the best wife and companion I ever have. I thank God that He has brought you to me. Though we may have bad days but they are just a tiny blot compared to the great time we had together. I will look forward to the time we will grow old together. I will always love you. Happy 14th Anniversary. Love Philip your dear husband.
What is the secret of a successful marriage? Well, let me share with you what I think is the secret of a successful marriage.
1) Both partners must have the same passion for God.
2) Have a common interest or hobby that both of you can share together eg. Watching movies together, going for holidays, attending gym together etc.
3) Avoid speaking words that offend or demean one another. You cannot take back what has been said though you may regret saying it.
4) Have some fun time together eg. Tell a joke, play silly games. Stop being too serious all the time. Relax.
5) Know your spouse. What excites him or her? What belittles him or her? Try to minimize the latter.
6) Keep communication channels open all the time.
By the way the Liverpool football team is in town today. I am an avid fan of Liverpool since the 70s. I saw some of the Liverpool legends in action like Kevin Keegan, Alan Kennedy, Ian Rush, Phil Neal, Alan Hansen, Kenny Dalglish, John Barnes etc. Bill Shankly was the best manager ever. Back in the 80s, Liverpool was the best in European and British football. WOOH.
The most memorable matches I ever watched; the FA cup final in 1986 between Liverpool and Everton. Liverpool won 3-1. The 1985 European Cup final was a tragic. Liverpool lost to Juventus 0-1. 39 fans died because of a stampede. This was also known as the Heysel Stadium Disaster. You’ll never walk alone.
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