‘“Stand up in the presence of the elderly, and show respect for the aged. Fear your God. I am the Lord .’ Leviticus 19:32(NLT)
One of the greatest blessings about extended family is the opportunity to learn from those who have more experience than you. Many young couples are fortunate enough to have parents or grandparents who have been married fifty years or longer. Being in the presence of those enduring marriages gives others a chance to learn the secrets of making marriage last. Looking at couples who have been married a long time, you can see the love on their faces accompanied by the lines and wrinkles of experience.
As you build your marriage, draw from the tried and true wisdom of others. Copy the good things you see. Visit with those you respect and make note of their wisdom. God will bless your marriage and strengthen it when you do.
Are there those in your family who have been married a long time? Take them out to dinner and soak up their wisdom.
Lord, thank You that we can learn from others who have gone before us.
from A Little God Time For Couples