Love Celebrates Godliness
When was the last time you celebrated some specific occasion or accomplishment with your spouse? What was the cause of celebration?
While it's certainly appropriate to celebrate anniversaries, birthdays and job promotions, when was the last time you celebrated a simple victory in Godliness? Has your husband done something lately like lead your family in prayer or devotion? Has your wife done something like forgive your neighbors when their dog made a mess of her garden? These are occasions to celebrate!
Paul wrote to his flock, "We ought always to thank God for you, brothers, and rightly so, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love every one of you has for each other is increasing. Therefore, among God's churches we boast about your perseverance and faith in all the persecutions and trials you are enduring." (2 Thessalonians 1:3-4)
As a pastor is proud of his flock for being obedient and demonstrating Godliness, so a spouse should celebrate those same victories with his/her mate.
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