Marriage and Needs

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Marriage and Needs

I never got married to get my needs met. My husband does not exist to meet my needs. I exist to meet his needs. And incidentally, while I'm doing that, a couple of my needs might get met. Surprise, surprise! That is the joy, I think, of being married. It's also the joy of ministering.

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