Marriage Value # 1 - A Love for God

29/07/2025 30 min
Marriage Value # 1 - A Love for God

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Send us a textWhat if the greatest source of hope for your struggling marriage isn't found in your spouse... but in your relationship with God? In this powerful episode, we dive into Value #1 of lasting marriage: A Love of God (Mark 12:30). Discover why this isn't just a spiritual ideal—it's the lifeline for couples who've hit rock bottom.You'll learn:Why changing for your spouse often fails (and who you should be changing for instead)The surprising truth: When all human love feels gone, there's still hope if this one value is presentHow your marriage is a direct reflection of your relationship with God (Ephesians 5:22-33)Why religious guilt ("God hates divorce") destroys marriages—and what fuels true transformationThe critical question: "Can you only love your spouse as much as you love God?"What to do when one spouse loves God deeply and the other doesn't (1 Cor 7:12-14)We tackle raw realities: resentment, bitterness, defensiveness, and the lie that divorce is the only option. You’ll discover how surrendering to God empowers you to:Drop judgmentalism. Bite back sarcasm. Listen without defensiveness. Take ownership of unresolved hurts. PLUS: 4 Practical Ways to Cultivate This Value:Pray togetherRead Scripture togetherWorship togetherServe togetherIf your marriage feels limited by human effort, this episode reveals the divine reset button: "Lose your life to Him, and you will gain it." Stop trying to fix your relationship out of your own limitations—discover the power that redeems hopeless situations.Support the show