PUT EACH OTHER FIRST, DO EVERYTHING WITH YOUR SPOUSE IN MIND.

The Son of man did not come to be served, but to serve. Mark 10:45.... There are two ways to go about marriage. One is to think about your needs; the other is to concentrate on the needs of your spouse. If each partner selfishly demands that the other meet their needs, the relationship will be characterized by disappointment, resentment, and bitterness. On the other hand, if each partner lovingly strives to fulfill the other’s needs, the marriage will be characterized by mutual satisfaction, gratefulness, and joy. That’s God’s way of doing things. The bible says your attitude should be just like Christ’s, who, “being in the very nature of God, took on the very nature of a servant” (Philippians 2:6-7). If anybody had a right to demand service, it was Jesus! But He loved His disciples enough to stop and wash their feet. You may fear that if you don’t focus on your own needs, you’ll be taken advantage of. But if you trusts God’s wisdom and focus on your partner’s needs, the likelihood is that you’ll be doubly blessed! When your spouse senses that you have their well- being in mind and are trying to meet their needs, your spouse will usually reciprocate enthusiastically. Plus, you’ll find there is an additional satisfaction and joy to be found in serving the one you love, because truly. “It is more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35). HOW will you do to serve your spouse today?