4 Ways God's Unfailing Love Helps a Hurting MarriageBy Jennifer Waddle
Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance. - 1 Corinthians 13:7 NLT
We've probably all been to a wedding where the well-known "love chapter" of the Bible was quoted. Found in 1 Corinthians chapter 13, the passage describes love as being patient and kind, not jealous, boastful, or proud. It's a beautiful encouragement, not only for newlyweds, but for couples of all ages and stages.
However, this chapter doesn't address how we should handle situations when human love fails. Especially in marriage, how do we keep the Bible's characteristics of love alive when our circumstances are contrary to such love?
If you are in the midst of a painful season in your marriage, please be encouraged today. There is a love that casts out all fear. A love that never loses faith. A love that endures.
This perfect love was displayed by Christ Jesus, as he hung on a cross bearing the weight of the world's sin. It's the love that rose again, defeating death once and for all. And, it's a love produced by the Holy Spirit who lives in us.
Such love never gives up.
So, how does this deeper-kind-of-love apply to our marital trials? Does Christ's love automatically take away the sting of hurt and rejection?
The love of the Lord may not prevent us from experiencing intense trials and the emotions that follow, but His love can and will get us through. In fact, the unfailing love of the Lord can help us do the following:
1. His Love Allows Us to Approach the Trial with Peace and Clarity.
Initially, we may feel intense emotions of anger and sadness. However, God's love enables us to approach every situation covered in His peace. When we take some time to seek His help, He gives us clarity to take the next steps.
You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You. - Isaiah 26:3 |
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