February 11th, 2025
Five-day devotional based on the message by Pastor Jeff Maness on February 9, 2025. Watch/listen to the full message by clicking here.
Day 2: First Things First
Devotional
In our world of competing priorities, it's easy to let important relationships slip out of proper order. God's design for marriage includes a clear hierarchy of relationships: God first, spouse second, and all others following after. This isn't about neglecting other relationships but about honoring the unique covenant of marriage. When we maintain this proper order, every relationship benefits. Children feel secure seeing their parents' strong marriage, friendships are enriched by healthy boundaries, and our relationship with God deepens as we honor His design. This priority system isn't meant to restrict us but to protect and nurture the sacred bond of marriage.
Bible Verse
"Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate." - Matthew 19:6
Reflection Question
What practical steps can you take to ensure your relationships maintain God's intended order of priority?
Quote
In marriage it is God first, spouse second, all other relationships a distant third, fourth, fifth, and so on.
Prayer
Father, help me honor Your design for relationship priorities. Give me wisdom to maintain proper boundaries while nurturing all my relationships. Amen.
In our world of competing priorities, it's easy to let important relationships slip out of proper order. God's design for marriage includes a clear hierarchy of relationships: God first, spouse second, and all others following after. This isn't about neglecting other relationships but about honoring the unique covenant of marriage. When we maintain this proper order, every relationship benefits. Children feel secure seeing their parents' strong marriage, friendships are enriched by healthy boundaries, and our relationship with God deepens as we honor His design. This priority system isn't meant to restrict us but to protect and nurture the sacred bond of marriage.
Bible Verse
"Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate." - Matthew 19:6
Reflection Question
What practical steps can you take to ensure your relationships maintain God's intended order of priority?
Quote
In marriage it is God first, spouse second, all other relationships a distant third, fourth, fifth, and so on.
Prayer
Father, help me honor Your design for relationship priorities. Give me wisdom to maintain proper boundaries while nurturing all my relationships. Amen.
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Posted in Marriage, Relationships, Singleness, Series: Exposed, The Commitment to Oneness
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