Many will disagree, but a happy and successful marriage is based on a personal relationship with Christ.
And why is this?
There are many reasons, but we can begin with the character traits and attitudes of a true follower of Jesus are what takes marriage to the highest level of joy, emotional well-being and contentment. Those committed to Christ are model spouses and parents.
People use the term “Christian” loosely, and it’s at the point where I use this label more cautiously than ever. If you ask people if they are a Christian, you will receive a wide range of responses and some that are without a personal connection to God at all.
It’s easy to go along with the masses when it comes to seeking approval. The danger is that some who claim to be a Christian have faked it for so long, the guilty feelings of being a phony don’t bother them anymore. Back in the ’80s, I recorded an album called “It’s Not a Game,” and yet the carnal mind is so clever and manipulating, playing the “game” unfortunately can become a normal way of life.