Philippians 2:3 (NKJV) Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself.
This is huge. If we could all live like this, there would be far less problems in our lives.
There are so many angles that this can be looked at from, but today let’s look at it from a marriage point of view.
We hear from a lot of people who are going through marital problems of varying degrees. They are caused by a lot of different things, but there is almost always one root to all of these problems; selfish ambition (self-centered thoughts and actions).
Sometimes these self-centered actions are unintentional and well-intentioned, but other times there is no consideration whatsoever for the other party in the marriage.
One of the things that we always tell couples who come to us for counsel is that they need to take their eyes off of what their spouse has done wrong and ask God what it is that they need to change about themselves. Where have they fallen short in the relationship?
It’s always important to know where we stand when it comes to how we are carrying out God’s commands in our own life. And if both people in a marriage (or any relationship) would live this way, there would be no divorces, ever.
But humanity being what it is, some people just can’t seem to get an understanding of this. And, sadly, there are some that just plain don’t want to.
So if you’re in a marital crisis today, start asking God where you can change, where you may have fallen short and what you can do to help fix the relationship. Start walking out what He shows you. Start living it sincerely because you truly want to change, not just because you want to win your spouse back.
Your spouse may or may not respond to these changes. That’s entirely their choice. But know in your heart that when you follow God’s leading and walk in His ways, you are pleasing Him.
We pray for God’s blessings over your marriage, in the name of Jesus Christ.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808
401-315-0902
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