Encouraging Service

Encouraging Service

Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works.

Hebrews 10:24

IN MARRIAGE, we have a unique opportunity to encourage each other in our efforts to serve God by serving others. Under the lordship of Christ, we derive satisfaction and self-esteem from being a part of his larger purpose. It makes us feel valuable and energized, and that’s good for a marriage.

If your wife plays the piano at church or tutors a disadvantaged student, you should be her greatest fan. If your husband teaches a Bible class or volunteers at the homeless shelter, he needs your encouraging words. Look for positive ways in which your spouse is seeking to use his or her abilities to help others, and encourage that. The Bible makes clear that we should “spur one another on” to express our love through action and to do good to others.

Encourage your spouse, and sit back and see what God will do!

Lord Jesus, thank you for the gifts you have given to my spouse. Please help us to encourage each other to find ways to use our gifts for your glory. I know that is good for us, good for our marriage, and most of all, good for your Kingdom.

Serving Others