Keeping it Real

As I was pondering what words of advice to give a newly marrying couple, it hit me, the only thing that can keep a marriage together is a real, authentic love.

First of all, your love must be based on The Rock, a real solid bedrock, not superficial views of love and marriage.

Second of all, you must work to keep your love real and connected. By that I mean, work on keeping the not-real out of your relationship. "Dust" the things that settle on your relationship, that should be removed. "Weed" the roots of bitterness or anything else that can take choke your relating. To keep it real, you have to be real- honest. You have to relate in real and meaningful ways.

Lastly, delight in your real love and relationship! Take the time to delight in each other with hearts of joy and thankfulness.