Do you want a stronger marriage? I attended the wedding of a friend last weekend. The message was very short, but beautiful and, to be honest, nothing more needed to be said.
Everyone who has been married knows that living in such close proximity with another sinner is bound to bring out ones limitations. How are we to deal with these newly discovered or amplified imperfections in our spouse?
The pastor suggested that it’s the imperfections in each other that give us the opportunity to demonstrate God’s love to each other. Here is what he said:
Slowness of others gives us the chance to show patience
The mistakes and wrongdoings allow us the opportunity to forgive
A place of leadership creates avenues to elevate others
The possessions and the talents of others give us the chance not to envy
Our own abilities and successes allow us the chance to restrain boasting
The imperfect people that make up the church give each other many opportunities to love each other. Without the imperfections, there would be no way to see the fullness of God’s love at work. In a strange way, brokenness is the blessing that allows God’s love to shine through. You already have gifts and you already have a desire to see God’s people succeed. Stay the course. Continue to love by using the gifts you have to serve one another and to serve his people. In this way, God is honoured and your relationship will be hope giving for a world looking for something truly unique.
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