Holy Spouse!
Posted by Pastor Jo
What is the purpose of marriage?
Gary Thomas in Sacred Marriage, invites the reader to see that marriage is more than a sacred covenant with another person. He poses the question, “What if God designed marriage to make us holy more than to make us happy?” The goal of marriage goes beyond the pursuit of personal happiness to being a “spiritual discipline designed to help us know God better, trust him more fully, and love him more dearly.” God has given us our special spouse in order that we might reflect more of the character of his Son, Jesus Christ. God wants us to be happy, but expects us to be holy.
So, with it being Valentine’s Day Weekend, I want you to share your stories of how God has used your husband/wife to help make you more holy this week or weekend! Please take this opportunity to lift up your spouse of how he/she lifts you up closer to God.
Me first…
It isn’t easy having to live with someone whose time is all consumed by studies, work and looking at the latest gadgets. On top of that, I was sick for the last 10 days, which meant that she had to take care of me and our 6-week-old baby practically by herself. Throughout all this, she has not once complained or gotten upset. She has been ever so patient with me. So, you ask, “How did that make you holier?” Well, I was once again reminded of how much more Jesus is patient with me. When my mind, body, and heart is consumed by other things of the world, Jesus patiently waits. He doesn’t complain or get upset. He is ever so patient while taking care of His precious children, me and my wife.
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I spend a lot of quality time with my kids, but I feel that I've had problems really talking and connecting with them about the Bible and God. Well my lovely wife Priscilla always challenges me to read the Bible with them and talk to them about God's words, especially before they go to bed. So I've been doing that more and more these days. The best time I had trying to get them closer to God is when the power went out on Friday in our neighborhood. So we let some candles and I grabbed my guitar and we had a small worship service in our dark, quiet livingroom. The kids prayed together with me and we had a very meaningful time praying to and worshipping Jesus.
I really owe this to my wife, who knows and understands the importance of a good relationship with the Lord. I think on many occasions the Lord has used her to help me refocus on what's really important in life.
Wow Daniel, it is always such a blessing to hear stories of God is using the people in our lives, especially family, to help us grow in our relationship with Him. I am so encouraged to hear that your wife is helping your to become a more “godlier” man. I hope you will continue to spur one another on toward love and good deeds (Heb. 10:24).
It is also amazing to see how God uses extraordinary circumstances as a catalyst to worship Him. I will be praying for you and your family.
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Wow Daniel, it is always such a blessing to hear stories of how God is using the people in our lives, especially our families, to help us grow in our relationship with Him. I am so encouraged to hear how your wife is helping you to become a more “godlier” man. I hope you will continue to spur one another on toward love and good deeds (Heb. 10:24).
It is also amazing to see how God uses extraordinary circumstances as a catalyst to worship Him. I will be praying for you and your family.