A girl friend of mine is about to get married and I’ve been thinking hard what to say in the reception when volunteers to make a speech are opened. I went to reflect how my marriage is coping the hard realities of life. What key ideas should I share with this newly weds that could inspire them to keep being with each other.
There are those basic knowledge such as putting God first, being faithful with your tithes, and all BUT I want something concrete, real-life experience so to speak. How about the following?
- “sabay tayo”.
I am not sure all husbands and wives do this. They wake up “sabay” in the morning, eat breakfast “sabay”, take a bath “sabay”, ride the jeepney “sabay”, then part ways temporarily to get to their respective offices. As work day ends, they meet again and get dinner “sabay”, go home “sabay”.
- “allowance lang sa akin”
How many of married couples do this: husband submits all compensation to his wife and receives on a daily basis a specific amount of allowance? Oh come on! You must have not been listening to the Minister during your wedding day, particularly the “aras” ceremony. Get your memory refreshed and follow your vow.
Ephesians 5:28 mentions that “Husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies.” That “love” is interpreted differently by anyone. What’s yours? Let me know your thoughts.
