Genesis 2:18-31 ; Mark 10:2-12.

Not long ago the newspapers carried a story from India. Two brides and two grooms discovered that a rather serious mistake had been made on their wedding day. The brides had been wearing long veils. They were hardly able to see anything around them. To make matters worse, the simple wedding ceremonies had been rushed. Both ceremonies were over before it was discovered that each bride had been paired with the wrong groom! A ruling by the village elders confirmed that the marriages were binding as performed and that nothing could be done to change the situation. Imagine that-married to the wrong person and nothing you could do about it!

A young newlywed tells of a minor crisis that took place on his honeymoon. His wife was trying to press his pants with an iron they had received as a wedding gift. The iron burned a hole, and part of his new pants went up in smoke. The bride was in tears as she explained to her husband what had happened. "That's OK, sweetheart," he responded. "Let's be thankful that my leg wasn't in them.?

Attitude! Pay attention to your attitude in your marriage!

The title of this message is "How To Stay MarriedAll Your Life." I have not yet been married all my life, but Barbara and I have been married for 32 years; although she'll deny it we met on a blind date 33 years ago. It appears that our marriage will last. More specific to this message, however, I'm beginning to understand what works-from my own marriage and from observing others. Do you want your marriage to last all your life? Here are some things you should do.