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What is the secret?

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Say your marriage makes it 50 years and on that 50th anniversary, as family and friends gather to celebrate with you, someone asks, “What is your secret to a lifelong marriage?” How would you answer?

If someone had asked me that question on our wedding day many years ago, I think my answer would have been “love.” At 22, I was seeing the world through rose-colored glasses. I knew I loved Nancy and she loved me, and that was all we needed. I just knew that we were set for a great life together.

Today I would answer that question differently. Sure, love is still important, but love alone will not get you to the finish line. I think my answer today would be commitment—commitment to each other and to God; a deep, etched-in-stone commitment that covers the good days, the bad days and all the days in between; a commitment that never wavers, no matter what. That is the secret to going the distance.

Today’s One Thing:

Renew your commitment to your spouse and to God!

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This plan was written by Dr. Kim Kimberling, Christian counselor and President of Awesome Marriage. Dr. Kim has been helping couples as a Christian counselor for over 40 years. One simple way to grow your marriage is through great conversation. Use our resource above to get good conversations flowing with your spouse!

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