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Today’s word is “Communion & Relationship.” A communion is an intimate connection. It’s the sharing of exchanging intimate thoughts and feelings, especially when the exchange is on a mental or spiritual level. So “How does the word communion relate to all human relationships?” Communion is a ceremony, given to humanity by Jesus, that pictures the truth that Jesus is in relationship with our humanity through his body and blood, he shares with us the relationship he has with the Father and the Holy Spirit, and through him, we are in communion with one another, as well.
What may not be obvious about relationships is that there are several places a relationship may begin. Choosing the best place to begin a marriage relationship can strengthen the prospect of a durable and satisfying marriage.
Love at first sight, physical attention, common interest and curiosity are common beginnings for relationships. There is nothing wrong with these until the relationship moves toward marriage. If a couple continues to rely on such beginnings as the basis for a marriage relationship, they set themselves up for trouble later, because the relationship must meet their needs to be successful. The beginning stage cannot satisfy needs for a lifetime.
What about love? Granted, the couple should be in love with each other, but statistics show that love is not enough to make a marriage as it requires “Christ” in the center. Most couples who marry declare that they are in love; however, half of all marriages fail. Many couples say that commitment is the answer. Commitment is important, but many partners report that they are miserable and actually hate their spouse. Yet, they in fact are still committed to the marriage.
What can make the difference? Recent research shows that it is possible to predict the success or failure of a marriage based on the communication modeling of the couples parents. Those couples who saw their parents communicate well have a much greater chance of being able to communicate with each other. Marriage relationships are strongest when they are based on Christ as our foundation and us doing our part towards commitment, communication, and a willingness to be flexible. One important aspect of communication is negotiation and re-negotiation. Negotiation, is the process whereby couples communicate and practice flexibility.
God has established the marriage relationship as an exclusive, special experience of relational intimacy, which grows between a husband and a wife for life. Although not without problems, such a relationship is possible when a couple practices good communication motivated by the attitudes of Love & Respect.
Genesis 2:18
“And the Lord God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.”
The Hebrew term for the phrase “Help meet for him,” literally means a helper that is fit for him.
Love does mean having to say you’re sorry as two people are becoming one and entwining themselves together. It’s the becoming that tests our character, strengthen, weaknesses and durability. It means caring for one another, understanding, recognizing and being considerate by paying attention when we have hurt the person we love. It doesn’t me we will never have a misstep but when we do to correct it on the spot and be sincere in our apologies, not walking on eggshells, having the last words but dealing with our truths and doing absolutely the very best you can that is in you.
Romans 12:18
“If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.”
It means recognizing their feelings and repentance. Repentance is a wonderful scriptural word that means turning around, going another way after a person realizes they have missed the mark.
You see, Rome wasn’t built in a day and neither are successful relationships as they take W•O•R•K. It means working on ourselves to be the very best person I can be and not trying to change someone to adapt and conform them to our ways but allow God to bring those necessary changes in our lives. It requires humility to our spouse, children, friends, employer and being that godly man and women who is willing to take a stand and be the change. Lord, pick me, choose me, work through me and let me be that face of Love people see as I am in full representation of YOU and an Ambassador for Christ.
James 1:5
“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.”
Good communication is essential for a happy marriage. When we are wrong, we need to be accountable and admit it. Yet, not only in a marriage relationship, but in all our relationships as they will benefit from pure, wholesome honesty. Protecting ourselves when we’ve made a mistake makes resolutions impossible and keeps you further away from experiencing Gods best in your life. According to I Corinthians, Love does not parade itself, is not puffed up. No one likes to be around someone who always seems to be patting themselves on the back.
Lastly, I leave you with two simple guidelines for a marriage that pleases God: Admit when you fall short and keep quiet about being right. It’s a good way to keep the relationship strong.
I say this enclosing, as this instruction benefits you. Partake and incorporate this leadership in your homes in joining together with your spouse for “Spousal Holy Communion,” as the Lord leads you for marriage is a Covenant between us and God. Let it be a time to keep strife and contention out of your marriage. Mark 10:9 says, “What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.” (Split or Divide) And that is the Word of the Lord! 💫
🙏 Prayer of Thankfulness:
“I thank God upon every remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine making request for you all with joy, for your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ, just as it is right for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart. In the defense and confirmation of the gospel, you all are partakers with me of grace. For God is my witness, how greatly I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in knowledge and all discernment, that you may approve the things that are excellent, that you may be sincere and without offense till the day of Christ, being filled with the fruits of righteousness which are by Jesus Christ, to the glory of God. I decree, declare and proclaim all things before the foundations of the world in His Truth and Righteousness. In Jesus’ name. Amen!”
In His Grip,
Pastor Wendy Schenkel
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