Who Do You Serve?

In a few weeks, I am performing a wedding for a lovely couple and there is always an opportunity to share a short message during the service. For years, the message never changed much. Love is, stay faithful, honour, respect and the usual words of encouragement but something I am noting more and more is that we start off with all the best intentions but, for some, the relationships change and suddenly a gap begins to open up. There is no way to predict who this could happen to before the wedding but there is something I am becoming more aware of as young couples mature in their relationships over time. This may seem very obvious, but my question is this; if it is so obvious, why do so many miss it? So here it is. If a married couple is focused on mutually seeing to the needs of the other without thought of who pours more into the relationship then the other, is the relationship stronger than those who grow to fulfill personal wants and needs? I have personally seen relationships start out as focused on the needs of the other person, and mature into the ideology being considered the norm and it permeates the lives of others around them. It is such a joy to watch as lives are changed and strengthened by this attitude.

God stated in both the Old and New Testaments the ultimate law: Love God with every ounce of your being and love your neighbour as yourself. In other words, if you seek out ways to pour into the lives of those around you and teach them that this way will promote a deeper love for others and lead to a more peaceful way of life. We should not have to worry for ourselves because those around us are looking out for us and the message of love and compassion becomes the norm rather than the exception. When we also include loving God in this lifestyle, we will find a wholeness in our life. Loving each other is half the equation. Loving God and others, is the answer to a new peace and will lead to a fulfilled life. My advice for people coming into a new relationship; seek out the love of God first and then pour into the lives of those around you. As the love grows and blossoms, there will be change but it does require effort on all our part.

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Pastor Todd
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