‘Give thanks to the Lord , for he is good! His faithful love endures forever.’ Psalms 118:1(NLT)
‘God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. ‘ James 1:12(NLT)
‘But I say, anyone who even looks at a woman with lust has already committed adultery with her in his heart. ‘ Matthew 5:28(NLT)
Devotional Content:
Just as God models forgiveness perfectly for us, He also models another one of our jobs in marriage: faithfulness. We can always count on God. He is always there for us, whether we are celebrating or grieving. He promises to walk with us through whatever we face in life. As Christians, He promises to be with us forever.
The day Nancy and I stood before God and pledged our lives to each other, we promised to endure in faithfulness to each other. We vowed to be faithful that day and every day thereafter there was no asterisk attached.
Nancy and I are to be faithful to each other in our thoughts, words, and deeds. We are to keep our marriage bed sacred. Enduring in faithfulness is our job.
Today’s Challenge:
God model’s faithfulness for us. Staying faithful in marriage is not just about sexual exclusivity; it is also about the daily commitment spouses make to honor each other with their thoughts, words, and deeds.
Going Deeper:
Think about what it means to be faithful to your spouse in your thoughts, words, and deeds.
from Redefining Love by Dr. Kim Kimberling