Have you ever seen an apple tree in the fall?
It's full of luscious apples just ready to be picked for apple cider, apple pie or applesauce. How about in the winter? The apples are long gone. Their goodness was enjoyed by everyone who picked them. Then another year passes and soon it's fall again. The apple tree is in full bloom. Imagine your marriage now. See how its like an apple tree yet?
Maybe not. But give me a moment to explain. Think back to when you and your spouse had your last argument. You both thought you were right. You both knew the other was wrong. Do you remember who gave in... if anyone? More than likely, one of you conceded a bit. You acknowledged the truth in what your partner was saying.
Picture that apple tree again, but this time... in the winter.
It no longer has any apples. It 'gave' its fruit to others. It died to itself, in a sense. Now, in the example above, the person who first gave in to the other, is like the apple tree. They died to themselves in the situation; in conceding to their spouse. To concede (give of ourselves, be selfless) its like taking an 'apple' from us. The receiving partner is given life; a refreshing and sustaining apple, if you will.
Oh, but this isn't the end. Oh no. What happened the next fall? Did giving all of its apples mean the tree completely died in the winter? This is the important part.
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Over and over, season after season, the apple tree is teaching us an important lesson in none other than the sacred bond of marriage. For the low price of $9.99, find out today what the lost keys are to your very own amazing dream marriage!!
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