Changes

"To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven"

                                                                                        Ecclesiastes 3:1   NKJV

Life as we know it can be very predictable. Each day can be a copy of yesterday - we get up in the morning, shower in the same bathroom, put on the same clothes we have been putting on for years. We eat the same breakfast, usually sitting at the same table as we did yesterday, looking at the same person. We look at the news on the same mobile or TV and watch the same as we saw the day before. We then go to the same workplace catching the same bus, train or the car we drive; arrive at the workplace and carry out the same job we did yesterday. We then go to the home we have lived in for years, greet the same partner and kids, eat our dinner, again at the same table. Watch the same old TV and then go to the same old bed and sleep, knowing that the same ritual will take place tomorrow.

Is this a ritual or are we just programmed to do this each day. For many people, this is life and they like the comfort and security of it, and that is fine. For others, life may have taken on boredom, they want more. This is where affairs can take place. Someone offers something different to what they are used to and, the excitement of change grips them. It is a new adventure, risky but adds to the excitement. The thing is, this excitement wears off after a time and the other person goes away to possibly someone else. You're left with a choice, start a new life or go back to what you feel is humdrum and boring.

The partner and the kids at home, probably no nothing about this and are content with the happiness of their lives together. If they found out, they would be devastated and wounded. Do they deserve this? You decide. One thing's for sure, there needs to be some changes made to prevent another crisis from happening in the future. So, why not not get together with your partner and have a chat from the heart. You can suggest that you join a sports club once a week. This could be a family outing. You can have date nights; get a sitter and go out for a meal, the cinema, a country walk or whatever feels good. You could also start a new hobby together. All of this brings changes to the ritual and is far better than having a broken marriage and hurting children, isn't it?

Being a Christian, may not be enough at times. Change has to be implemented, in accordance with God and when it is, God will help you both to change things around so that you blend together. You may still love each other, but you and your partner need to recognise this instead of just taking things for granted.

The bottom line is; is your marriage worth protecting? If so, why not touch base with each other and agree to some changes being made. They may be difficult at first - change normally is. However, after a while, with God's help, you will feel much more fulfilled than you have for some time.

If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now

Lord Jesus, I have sinned. I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today. In Jesus' Name. Amen
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