One of Captain and Tennille’s greatest hits Love Will Keep Us Together debuted in 1975. This song was written by Neil Sedaka and Howard Greenfield; originally released as a single in 1973 that was sung by Sedaka. In 1976 the song Love Will Keep Us Together reached gold status, winning a Grammy and Record of the Year. Unfortunately, after 39 years of marriage, love couldn’t save their marriage, recently announcing their divorce.
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me, 2 Corinthians 12:9.
It’s sad to see couples separate, especially ones who were examples of true love. Along the road called life, conditions, situations and time changes individuals. Some for the better, others for the worse and somewhere in the middle many become comfortably numb. Like this Pink Floyd song, most turn to alternative solutions to kill their pain. These addictions often distract loving people from caring for their spouses causing marriages to spiral out of control.
That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong, 2 Corinthians 12:10.
If you ever find yourself in this predicament, the apostle Paul provides some helpful advice. Periods of weakness caused Paul to rely on the Lord’s strength. Therefore, if you ever sense that you’re wavering, lean on Christ to give you the boost to tarry on. Thus, if you reach a point where love won’t keep you together, pray for a will to love and a heart of forgiveness.
by Jay Mankus
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