Ignite Your Marriage: 7 Days to Deeper Love & Lasting ConnectionSample

Your Marriage as Ministry

Scripture:"Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven."-Matthew 5:16

Here's something you might not realize: your marriage is more than a relationship—it's a ministry. Think of it like your Instagram feed. People are watching—even if you don't realize it. How you and your spouse love, forgive and support each other is showing the world what God's love looks like in action. When Lisa and I first got married, we thought ministry meant church events and mission trips. But over the years, we've learned that one of the most impactful ways to share God's love is through how we live out our marriage every day.

1. Your Marriage Speaks Without Words
Your marriage is like a live feed—it's always broadcasting. How you handle stress, show kindness, or resolve conflict shows others what love looks like. And here's the thing: people are inspired by how you love, not by how perfect you seem.
Question to Ponder: If someone followed your marriage like a social media account, what story would they see? Would it point them to grace, love, and teamwork—or to conflict and distance?

2. Be Real, Not Ideal
People don't connect with flawless, filtered images—they connect with what's real. Lisa and I have had our share of hard seasons—arguments, misunderstandings, and moments of doubt. But those moments, paired with grace and growth, have become part of our testimony.
Challenge: Find a couple to mentor or encourage. Share the ups and downs of your journey. Sometimes, your honesty can be the breakthrough someone else needs to believe in a God-centered marriage.

3. Hospitality is Holy
Opening your home isn't just about food and furniture—it's about creating a sacred space for connection. Some of our most meaningful ministry moments have happened over pizza boxes and messy tables, not fancy meals or spotless rooms.
Perspective Shift: The love and value people experience in your home may be the only glimpse of God's grace they ever see. Make it count.

Final Thought: Your marriage is a living testimony, broadcasting God's love in everyday moments. Whether you're mentoring, hosting, or just showing kindness in the chaos, your marriage can inspire others. Don't keep your love story to yourselves—let it point people to the God who writes the best stories.

Prayer: Lord, help us see our marriage as a ministry that reflects Your love. Use our relationship to encourage and strengthen others. Teach us to be intentional in how we love and serve so that our marriage brings glory to You. Amen.

Reflection:

· How can your marriage be a light to others?

· What story of God's faithfulness in your marriage could encourage others?

· How can you serve others as a couple?

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