Most of us are familiar with the ‘Yield” sign.  On the one hand, we view it with unparalleled relief, excited that we do not have to come to a complete stop!  On the other hand, we sometimes still become frustrated because of the attack on our personal autonomy.  “You mean I have to give up the right of way??”  It serves a purpose, though.  Can you imagine the chaos that might ensue if drivers were left to jockey for position based solely on speed and determination?  NASCAR in your neighborhood!

But what on earth does yielding have to do with our marriages?  Yielding in a marriage means that you are willing to slow down, stop if necessary, and wait.  It means that you will place your power and “rights” under control for a greater cause: your marriage.  If there is a big decision looming, or even daily struggles, be willing to yield your own personal autonomy and sacrifice on the behalf of your spouse and marriage. 

It’s true, however, that you can bypass the yield sign sometimes and still be fine.  But what happens, if on the 9th time, there is an eighteen-wheeler approaching that is not going to slow down?  Don’t give your marriage a chance to wreck.  If both spouses are willing to yield, the marital traffic will clear and provide green lights for your marriage.

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