Unity and going through all of life's challenges and joys is paramount to the success of one's marriage is what I am learning. It is hard when you bring two selfish sinners together and expect them to live together and intertwine all of their lives into one rather than two. In our world today there is so much to threaten the unity of marriage whether that be the media, our jobs, or just the busy lives we lead. Heading into full-time ministry will not be easy and I know with the church that there will always be "good" opportunities that could pull Sweetheart and I apart, but I pray that we will seek what is best for our relationships with the Lord and and with one another. Something I want to be cautious of is not comparing and showcasing all of our differences between Sweetheart and I but rather focus on the common bond we have in our love for Christ and one another. Father, keep our eyes fixed on You and what will bring us closer together rather than tear us apart. Bind our hearts as one in You and for Your service. Allow us to bring a unified heart that one day our children will see we love Jesus and then we love Mommy or Daddy. In Jesus' name, Amen.