BLESSED are the husband and wife who continue to be affectionate,
considerate and loving after the wedding bells have ceased
ringing.
BLESSED are the husband and wife who are as polite and courteous
to one another as they are to their friends.
BLESSED are they who have a sense of humor, for this attribute
will be a handy shock absorber.
BLESSED are they who love their mates more than any other person
in the world and who joyfully fulfill their marriage vows of
lifetime fidelity and mutual helpfulness to one another.
BLESSED are they who attain parenthood, for children are a
heritage of the Lord.
BLESSED are they who remember to thank God for their food
before they partake of it and who set apart some time each day
for reading the Bible and prayer.
BLESSED are those mates who never speak loudly to one another
and who make their home a place where 'seldom is heard a
discouraging word'.
BLESSED are the husband and wife who faithfully attend the
worship service of their local church and who work together in
the church for the advancement of Christ's Kingdom.
BLESSED are the husband and wife who can work out problems of
adjustments without interference from relatives.
BLESSED is the couple who has a complete understanding about
financial matters and who have worked out a perfect partnership
with all money under the control of both.
BLESSED are the husband and wife who humbly dedicate their lives
and their home to Christ and who practice the teachings of
Christ in the home by being unselfish, loyal and loving.