Harmony gives room for all individuals to express their gifts.
They play or sing different, harmonious notes at the same time.
In music, harmony gives beauty.
Marriage is the same.
Some people think that compatibility means that you are alike. No, compatibility means that you are not alike but that you can live in harmony.
Marriage is the same.
Some people think that compatibility means that you are alike. No, compatibility means that you are not alike but that you can live in harmony.
Living in harmony means that ...
...We live in agreement.
...We are like-minded, even though we are not alike.
...There is an appreciation for the gifts of the other person.
...We have a rhythm in our marriage.
This compatibility and harmony in marriage isn’t present naturally. You do not go into marriage with it. It does not come from having the right personality traits.
Compatibility is what you create. You grow into that harmony.
H. Norman Wright, a Christian leader in the marriage movement, says that it takes 5-10 years to learn to be compatible!
For some of us, it might take 10-20 years!!!
To have harmony with another person, we start with harmony with God. I am in agreement with the will of God. I live consistently with what He desires.
To be in agreement with His will, I have to know His will. I know His will by knowing Him through His Word and prayer.
I seek to play my part in life and in marriage in harmony with the other players and with Him. I follow His direction as He conducts the arrangement of His Body.
This compatibility and harmony in marriage isn’t present naturally. You do not go into marriage with it. It does not come from having the right personality traits.
Compatibility is what you create. You grow into that harmony.
H. Norman Wright, a Christian leader in the marriage movement, says that it takes 5-10 years to learn to be compatible!
For some of us, it might take 10-20 years!!!
To have harmony with another person, we start with harmony with God. I am in agreement with the will of God. I live consistently with what He desires.
To be in agreement with His will, I have to know His will. I know His will by knowing Him through His Word and prayer.
I seek to play my part in life and in marriage in harmony with the other players and with Him. I follow His direction as He conducts the arrangement of His Body.
Do not have your concert first, and then tune your instrument afterwards. Begin the day with the Word of God and prayer, and get first of all into harmony with Him. Hudson Taylor
God wants us to live in harmony with Him first and in harmony with others. He gives us His Spirit to help us.
May God, who gives this patience and encouragement, help you live in complete harmony with each other, as is fitting for followers of Christ Jesus. Romans 15:5 (NLT)
Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited. Romans 12:16 (NIV)
Be joyful. Grow to maturity. Encourage each other. Live in harmony and peace. 2 Corinthians 13:11 (NLT)
