For Better or Worse

"For better, for worse,

For richer, for poorer.

In sickness and in health.

To love and to cherish.

As long as you both shall live."



Sound familiar? Have you ever pledged these vows to another?



Although we promise 'til death us do part, statistics show that half of all marriages end in divorce.



One has to wonder, where did the love go?



It's easy to love...

When times are good.

When there's enough money.

When your spouse is healthy.



But what about...

When times get rough. Loss of a job. Stress.

When there's no money. Bills. Debt. Bankruptcy.

When your child or partner is ill. Diagnosed with a disease. Confined to a wheelchair.


Lord, let me always be mindful that when I took those vows, it was not only to my husband, but to You, as well. When I get stressed by my busy life, let me always be mindful that You provided me a helpmate.

Let me be mindful that I am not running the race alone.

Let me be mindful that we are a team.

You are the coach.

Your Word is our playbook.