COOPERATION IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IN A MARRIAGE

Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with Spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other. Galatians 5:25-26.... Marriage is a partnership. Partners work together to achieve a common objective, for their mutual benefit. The bible describes such a relationship as being yoked together. When two oxen are teamed up, they must cooperate, or nothing will be accomplished. If the animals pull in different directions, the plow will have no effect. The same is true of the marriage partnership. Are you and your spouse straining harmoniously toward a common goal? Or are you moving in opposite directions, bickering and fighting as you strive for separate visions of your future? Have you Identified God’s purpose for you as a married couple, and are you both working hard making sacrifices to fulfill that purpose? If you will allow Him to, Jesus will provide the leadership you and your spouse need to cooperate successfully, giving you purpose, direction, and strength. Though you cannot see Jesus walking before you, His Spirit is present nonetheless; and if you listen carefully- as you pray, as you read the bible, as you’re counseled by other believers-you will hear His voice clearly enough to follow! How will you apply this to your marriage today?