1 Corinthians 7:3 (NKJV) 3 Let the husband render to his wife the affection due her, and likewise also the wife to her husband.
In the verse above, Paul is specifically addressing married couples. He is also speaking specifically about physical (sexual) affection. But today I want to speak about more than just sexual intimacy.
There are many, many married couples who’s relationships are way out of balance due to a lack of attention on the part of one or both of the members of the relationship.
This can be in both the emotional and the physical (non-sexual) aspects of your relationship. Sometimes couples just get too busy with their lives and their routines each day to remember to stop and take the time to show their spouse how much they love them and how much they mean to them.
Other times, a person may be irritated or annoyed with their spouse about something, and instead of discussing it and resolving a problem, they withhold their attention and affection from them. Sometimes this is done inadvertently, whereas other times some people may do this as a sort of punishment.
Either way, this needs to be fixed!
If we are married, our relationship with our spouse should be second only to our relationship with God. After God, our marriage comes first, before anything else, even before our children (if we have any). And especially before our jobs or our hobbies.
So I urge you today, if you’re married, obey God. Honor your spouse by giving them the attention they deserve. Don’t put it off. Don’t wait for tomorrow. We are not promised a tomorrow.
Love them. Hug them. Hold them. Show them and tell them how much they mean to you. Your relationship can only get better if you follow God’s leading!
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808
401-315-0902
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