Allen R. HuntSuffering often draws us closer to God. Instead of being a sign of God's punishment or distance, suffering can purify us, lead us into the heart of God, and transform our souls.
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Suffering often draws us closer to God. Instead of being a sign of God's punishment or distance, suffering can purify us, lead us into the heart of God, and transform our souls. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – — — — — — — — — — — — — — — A successful and happy marriage is not about how happy you are with your spouse or how happy your spouse is with you. You can be miserable together and still make it work for the long term.
And yes, it helps if both people are happy! But I believe our happiness is more connected to whether we feel like we are on the same page, and whether we care about each other's feelings. A successful marriage is one where both people know what they want out of life and are able to communicate their wants and needs to one another. You've got to be able to talk about important things in life -- even if they aren't always easy to talk about.
And you have to have enough trust so that you can share things you don't want to share. If there are problems in the relationship, it's vital that you solve them without accusing or blaming your partner. You have to be willing to do what it takes -- even if that means doing things you don't want to do -- because solving problems is what keeps relationships strong.
It's also important that both people feel loved by their partner -- even when times are challenging or difficult.
Source: Confessions Of A Mega Church Pastor: How I Discovered The Hidden Treasures Of The Catholic Church
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