Our Responsibility

Quoted from "The Family: A Proclamation to the World"

"HUSBAND AND WIFE have a solemn responsibility to love and care for each other and for their children. “Children are an heritage of the Lord” (Psalm 127:3). Parents have a sacred duty to rear their children in love and righteousness, to provide for their physical and spiritual needs, and to teach them to love and serve one another, observe the commandments of God, and be law-abiding citizens wherever they live. Husbands and wives—mothers and fathers—will be held accountable before God for the discharge of these obligations."

There is so much in that paragraph I could discuss. There are so many extremely important responsibilities that are not being taken seriously. The first thing mentioned is that, "Husband and wife have a solemn responsibility to love and care for each other and for their children."
The world today does not feel that it is our responsibility to love our spouse, many people feel it is something that should be earned. I made promises to my husband when I married him that I would love him. It is my responsibility to keep my promises. 
I am aware that there are situations that require divorce; abuse of any kind, pornography addictions that can not be overcome, extensive cheating... However, the "no fault" divorce is something that is becoming far too common. What does this do to children who no longer have that stability? 
I am grateful that I am married to someone who is willing to work as hard as I am to stay married. I know that we have both been upset with each other over various things in our marriage. I also know that we both work hard to love and forgive. I am grateful for parents that taught me marriage is a lot of work, but it is also worth the work. 
My husband and I also stress to our children how important it is that he and I spend time together alone. We make sure that we go on dates and have conversations about life. It is in those moments that we remember how much we LIKE each other. 
It is our responsibility to provide a loving home for our children. That includes loving our spouse.