At some point in our marriage we are going to walk through some hard stuff. This hard journey may be something we are personally walking through, or something we are experiencing as a couple, or perhaps as a family.
Have you experienced times like this? Have you experienced the love and support of your spouse and family through it all, or have you struggled through it… alone? You can imagine the difference of feeling supported compared to feeling alone in such a season, can’t you?
I will take support any day!!!!
THREE SOURCES OF LIGHT – Help Us Experience Support
Light Source #1: Jesus is the Light of the World (John 8:12)
Walking in the Light: Having a fresh encounter with Jesus.
In Mark 15:21 a man named Simon got the chance to support Jesus at His time of need! Can you imagine that!
Please read Mark 15: 16-24
To me this is one of the saddest moments in the Bible. Oh friend, what Jesus did for us! The beating, the ridicule…too much for my heart to bear…but then there’s Simon!
Would you imagine with me for a moment what that would have meant to you, if you were the one who supported Jesus that day? Imagine it….
What are your thoughts? What are your emotions? What might Jesus have been thinking about Simon or about you if YOU were the one carrying HIS cross?
In my personal opinion, I think Jesus would feel the greatest love and appreciation for you…pretty sure He still does, my friend! You and I advance Christ’s kingdom each day as we love and support others whom Jesus loves. Didn’t Jesus say, “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me’? Matthew 25:40
Light Source #2: God’s Word is a lamp and a light, so walk in the light of frequent experiences of doing His Word. Psalm 119: 105
Let’s do: Romans 12:9-21
Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.Share with the Lord’s people who are in need.Practice hospitality.
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position.Do not be conceited.
Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,”says the Lord. On the contrary:
“If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink.In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.”Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
This passage of scripture focuses on what LOVE looks like. Can you imagine if we loved our spouse this way? Would they not feel anything but complete support, if we loved them like this?
Turn the tables….what if your spouse loved you like this? Would you feel supported or alone?
hmmm.mmmm….A marriage guide IN THE BIBLE! Imagine that! 🙂
Light Source #3: God’s people are sources of light so walk in real fellowship with your spouse: “the light of the world.” Matthew 5:14
Would you and your spouse go out for coffee/date night and each share a time that you were having a difficult time and how your spouse supported you through it? Would you share with him/her how that made you feel and thank him/her for being someone with whom you feel safe?
If you are having a difficult time remembering a time you needed support, maybe you can share with one another how your spouse can support you either on a daily basis or during a difficult time that may come in the future. Perhaps you both know of a difficult situation that is lurking just around the corner, but you haven’t addressed it with each other yet. Maybe now is the time.
We need support daily, right? We want to know when we go home at the end of the day that our spouse is FOR us! If you feel a need for support and would like to receive support in a specific way, please share your need and speak the truth in love with your spouse. Your spouse may not know if you don’t speak the truth in love. Just tell them in love with kind, soft words.