Daily Marriage Tip for November 22, 2018:
Even if its not your cup of tea, sometimes its worth doing something with your spouse just because it pleases the other person. For example, watch her favorite movie or his favorite sport, try dancing together, take a lesson
As Jesus drew near Jerusalem, he saw the city and wept over it, saying, “If this day you only knew what makes for peace– but now it is hidden from your eyes. For the days are coming upon you when your enemies will raise a palisade against you; they will encircle you and hem you in on all sides. They will smash you to the ground and your children within you, and they will not leave one stone upon another within you because you did not recognize the time of your visitation.”
Introductory Prayer: Lord Jesus, many times I have overlooked your love in the circumstances of my life. I know you are always present, even if I dont feel your love. This time of prayer is an opportunity to show you my love, and I truly desire to bring you consolation as you so often bring consolation to me.
Petition: Heavenly Father, help me to stand firm amidst the vicissitudes of life.
The beauty of this life is that it offers us so many options. We have all been given the grace of free will, and we can choose to do many things. We can choose where we would like to work, where we want to vacation, who our friends are, what we are going to do this very moment. But the most important choice we make in life is to decide whether to love and serve God or to deny him. Gods greatest, natural gift to us is free will, and with it we direct our own destiny. What a truly beautiful soul who chooses to spend his life serving God! Clearly opting for God and his ways gives direction to a persons life and provides clarity in moments of darkness and trial.
Conversation with Christ: Jesus, I dont want to base my life just on feelings and on what makes me happy. I want to live for you, to take a risk for you.
Resolution: I will start a constant prayer life by praying the Rosary every day this week.