In marriage, it is very easy to get swept away into our daily routine of living. We go about our day working, raising the children, and striving to achieve happiness. We work hard on ourselves and set goals to obtain our personal purpose. We go to church to worship with our families and friends and then we start the week over again. These are all good things and important in maintaining a balanced lifestyle, but are we forgetting our spouse along the way? We all have a specific purpose to fulfill on this earth and God has given us all the tools/gifts that we need to fulfill them. One of the tools/gifts that He has given us is our spouse. When we become married our spouse is there to help us work towards our purpose and encourage us along our way (and vice versa). All great couples stand strong in unity as they move forward into their assignments because a house divided cannot stand (Mark 3:25). This is a description of a peaceful home, but I say there is more. Not only does God have an individual purpose for your life, but He also has a purpose for your marriage. When God brings us together with our spouse not only does He have us in mind but also the advancement of His Kingdom. God wanted Abraham to be the father of many nations, but it couldn’t happen just from any seed. God wanted to fulfill His promise through Sarah. Their marriage had a purpose. Esther was picked by King Ahasuerus because he found her to be the most beautiful from the inside out. Their covenant saved an entire nation. Their marriage brought honor to God’s people. Even in all the drama of their union, King David and Bethsheba had a purpose. They produced a son, Solomon, who would become the wisest, richest King (in the natural) that was ever to be known. He would build the First Tabernacle to God given by the exact instructions that God gave. Mary and Joseph had the purpose of birthing the Son of God into the earth. They raised and trained Jesus in the ways of the God. They protected Him until it was time for Him to be revealed. There are many more examples that I could give, but I think my point is made. God is a generational God and a God of purpose. I challenge you today to look at your marriage and ask God what purpose you are to fill collectively. Pray together for strategy and start moving forward as a team with a common goal. As we gain momentum in oneness God will also fill our personal purpose, but we must remember that it is all for Him and the advancement of His Glory!
Romans 11:36 (NKJV)
36 For of Him and through Him and to Him are all things, to whom be glory forever. Amen.
Father we thank You that You have given our marriage purpose. Forgive us for selfishly pursuing our own fulfillment without considering the purpose for our marriage. We seek you now and ask for wisdom, instruction, and strategy to pursue ALL that you have for us. Help us make an impact in our homes, communities, and everywhere the soles of our feet touch. Let our marriage be a testimony of Your greatness that will last throughout the generations. Let our legacy be marked by Your name and Your blessing be on our lineage. We choose to surrender our marriage to you and give you all the glory. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen!
Romans 11:36 (NKJV)
36 For of Him and through Him and to Him are all things, to whom be glory forever. Amen.
Father we thank You that You have given our marriage purpose. Forgive us for selfishly pursuing our own fulfillment without considering the purpose for our marriage. We seek you now and ask for wisdom, instruction, and strategy to pursue ALL that you have for us. Help us make an impact in our homes, communities, and everywhere the soles of our feet touch. Let our marriage be a testimony of Your greatness that will last throughout the generations. Let our legacy be marked by Your name and Your blessing be on our lineage. We choose to surrender our marriage to you and give you all the glory. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen!
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