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Want More Purpose, Unity & Blessing in Marriage? Then do this!
Want More Purpose, Unity & Blessing in Marriage? Then do this!
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Length:
47 minutes
Released:
Nov 22, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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In this special Thanksgiving episode, we are sharing about the immense value of serving others together in marriage. While the holiday may look different for all of us this year, we want to encourage you with the blessings, unity and purpose that come from adopting a lifestyle of service as a couple.We start by reflecting on our own journey of serving in various capacities over the years - from youth ministry, to nonprofits, to family and friends. Making service a shared activity has built life-giving memories and given us a shared mission. But for a season when we struggled relationally, our eyes turned inward and serving dried up.Serving is a powerful antidote to many marriage issues. It builds unity as you work as a team. It provides perspective when you pour into others’ lives. It gives opportunity to utilize your unique gifts and talents together. And most importantly, it allows you to follow Jesus’ example and model servant leadership in the way He perfectly lived it out.In Mark 10 and other passages, Christ makes it clear that His entire mission on earth was to serve and “give his life as a ransom for many.” Washing His disciples feet, He told them to follow His model of humble service to one another. When we serve others from a place of humility and sacrifice like Jesus, amazing things happen in our own hearts.Some benefits of consistently serving together include: deepening intimacy and friendship, creating life-long memories, teaching important values to your kids, gaining inspiration for your relationship, blessing your community, and discovering purpose.As you reflect this Thanksgiving, we encourage you to prayerfully consider what adopting a lifestyle of service might look like for your marriage. Who can you bless? What brokenness can you help heal? You have gifts and talents waiting to be unleashed for Kingdom impact!Instagram | @marriageaftergodInstagram | @unveiledwifeInstagram | @husbandrevolutionCheck out our marriage resources!Sponsors:Grab our NEW book The Marriage Gift - filled with 365 prayers and devotions for your marriage!This is a production of Smith Family Resources, Inc & Marriage After God © 2023Some of the links above may be affiliate links, which means we earn a small commission if you purchase the item(s) using these links. Thank you for supporting us!
Released:
Nov 22, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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Advice for Couples Who Work Together: Take our 31-day marriage prayer challenge today and join the 1000's of couples who have done it. https://shop.marriageaftergod.com/products/thirty-one-prayers-bundle Whether you and your spouse work together in business, parenting, DIY house projects, or in any other way...this episode is for you! Working together with your spouse can have its challenges and moments of joy, in this episode of Marriage After God we encourage you as you pursue working together, we share what has worked for us, and we remind you of why you are working together and the importance of the process! We chat about how expectations can impact the working marriage relationship. We talk about being on the same team and how to take advantage of your strengths and weaknesses. Scriptures we review: The benefit of working together: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Who you are working for: Colossians 3:23-24 The way you work together is a witness to the world! -- Peacemaker Shirt: http by Marriage After God