The Dangers of a DIY Marriage

4. It takes three strands.

The single reason we were able to save our marriage, is the ever-present third strand in the cord of our relationship–Jesus Christ.

Jesus tells us, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.” (Matthew 11:28-30)

That day in our pastor’s living room, I embraced those words. I was the weariest I had ever been from trying to carry the heaviest burden I had ever shouldered. I found rest. Everything wasn’t suddenly better, but as I aligned myself with Christ over the following days and weeks, the load became bearable and my soul continually found just enough rest to continue pushing forward.

Do you have a burden in life that you could reach out to someone for help? Tell us about it in the comments below…

About the Authors: Adam and Jess Robichaud are the founders of Radiant Marriage, a ministry devoted to strengthening marriages through Bible-based curriculum and engaging marriage resources. Adam has an MBA and Jess is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. They live in San Jose, California and attend Church on the Hill. To find out more about Adam and Jess and what they are doing to help marriages, be sure to follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.