The Ministry of MarriageSample

WHAT CAUSE ARE WE FIGHTING FOR? (Service/Charity)

One of the greatest joys the two of you could ever experience as a married couple is knowing you are making a difference on this earth. There are so many causes worth fighting for in this world and I believe God gives us the grace, ability and means to serve others who are less fortunate. And what better way to serve as a couple knowing you are being the hands and feet of Jesus. When you think about how much God has blessed your marriage over the years, how many doors He has opened for you and all of the opportunities He has provided for you to gain influence and accumulate resources, it’s only fitting to be a blessing to someone else. What charities or organizations are you passionate about? What causes are you both eager to fight for in your local community and beyond? Are you serving together in your local Church? In your Neighborhood? In the local School District? There are a lot of charities and civic organizations that could benefit not just from your financial gifts, but from your knowledge, wisdom and insight as well as your time and service. And here’s a fun fact, couples that serve together are more likely to strengthen their unity and find greater fulfillment in helping others.

Luke 6:38 says, “Give and it shall be given to you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it shall be measured back to you.” Oftentimes, in the Church, we quote this scripture as it relates to finances, tithes and offerings but I would like you to consider a different perspective. Perhaps this could also be about giving your time, gifts and service to others. God is pleased when you bless others by serving or assisting them. He loves cheerful givers. Now ask yourselves, “What causes are we passionate about enough to do something to make a difference in the lives and well-being of others?” This is how you and your spouse can work together as a team to minister to others. My wife and I are advocates for helping build strong marriages. We have dedicated our lives together to fight for marriages. It is our mission and calling. Marriage mentorship is our passion and we enjoy serving couples and helping them reach their God-given potential. The divorce rate for Christian marriages is at an all-time high. So we want to do our part as the Lord leads us to help minimize that to the best of our ability. For some of you, you may have a passion for children placed in foster care. For others, you may have a passion for world missions. Many of you may have a heart for the homeless, drug addicts, battered women, etc. Whatever your passion is, ask God to open a door of opportunity for you to serve and be a blessing to someone in need. Trust me, God will reward your generosity and honour your heart to serve others.

Prayer: Lord, give us a servant's heart. Help us become a couple that makes a difference in our community and our world. You sent Your Son Jesus into this world not to be served but to serve others. We want to model His standard in our Communities, the local Church and our circles of influence. You have blessed us beyond measure and we want to bless others through volunteering our time and giving our resources to those who need it most. Give us direction and compassion to help others. In Jesus’ Name we pray, Amen.