Marriage – The Unity Of One Man & One Woman Joined Together By God

Marriage The Unity Of One Man & One Woman Joined Together By God encouragements for wives devotionals for wives and marriage unconditional love marriage hardships godly character Unveiled Wife

“The two will become one flesh. So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.” – Mark 10:8-9

Recently a reader in our community sent me a link to the video posted below.  It is a compilation of three men sharing on marriage: Paul Washer, John Piper, Voddie Baucham.  It is a great reminder of how God desires us to endure in marriage, for better or worse.

If you are experiencing a season of hardship in your marriage, I hope and pray this video encourages you, and fills you with faith to hang in there!  Please take a moment to view this video and then check out my thoughts of it posted below.


There is another great video post on Time Warp Wife!

When these words came on the screen my heart sank:

“How would you ever learn unconditional love if you were married to someone who met all the conditions?

How would you ever learn mercy, patience, long suffering, or heart felt compassion if you were married to someone who never failed you? Who is never difficult with you? Who never sinned against you? Who is never slow to acknowledge their sin or ask for forgiveness?

How would you ever learn grace to pour out your favor on someone who did not deserve it? If you were married to someone who was always deserving of all good things?”

I was reminded that our focus of marriage should not be whether our spouse meets all conditions perfectly, to provide an easy relationship to enjoy, rather the we should focus on the opportunities God gives us in marriage to build up our character.

Marriage is a platform to practice the same qualities or characteristics of Christ.

“You are married to a person who does not meet all the conditions, so that you might  learn unconditional love.  You are married to a person who needs mercy, so that you learn to give it.  You are married to a person who does not deserve so that you learn to pour lavishly yourself out on a person who does not respond appropriately.

And thus you become like the God you worship!“

“The main purpose of marriage is that through your marriage you become transformed to the image of Jesus Christ.”

This is HUGE!  I pray that the Holy Spirit helps us to remember these truths as we respond to our spouse, bearing the fruit of the Spirit!

What stood out to you in this video?

May 22, 2012
In Devotionals For Wives & Marriage, Encouragements For Wives , , ,
permalink

Join The Discussion, Leave A Comment Below!

  • http://www.facebook.com/palaciosjennie Jennie Gray

    Thank you so much…this was on time..I so needed this….praise god…amen..

  • http://unveiledwife.com/ Unveiled Wife

     Yes Ashley it is possible to have a holy marriage with your husband!  I encourage you to get plugged into an awesome church if you are not already!  See if they have a marriage ministry you can join :)

  • http://unveiledwife.com/ Unveiled Wife

    That is awesome Christen! I am so glad you were blessed by this post! I loved the video so much too, very encouraging!
    Jennifer Smith \ Loving Life

  • ChristenF

    Thank you UW for this post! It was such a divine intervention for me, especially the video. My marriage has been through hell and back and we are still trying to build. The gentleman that spoke at the very end of the video about For Better or For Worse felt like the Lord speaking to me Himself. I didn’t realize how much I needed to hear the marriage vows and how no matter what me and the hubs are in this for life!! Blessings to you!

  • Ashley

    I have a heavy burden on my plate. That video touched me in ways. I need some encouragement. When I married my first husband I was 17 and did not know what marriage meant through Gods eyes and neither did he. We were both in mature  and our marriage ended in a divorce. I married a second time and I’m learning to be a help meet and studying the Proverbs 31 woman.  Its tough when you never seen it. I’ve learned a lot with my husband now and from reading Gods word. Could I still have the Holy Marriage as God intended with this one?

  • http://unveiledwife.com/ Unveiled Wife

    Thank you for stopping by and leaving such an encouraging comment!  I would love your perspective on marriage! And I know this community would too!  Please consider sharing your insights!  To submit click ~> http://unveiledwife.com/an-invitation-to-write-for-unveiled-wife/!

  • http://unveiledwife.com/ Unveiled Wife

     you are very welcome!

  • Gina @ Keepin’ it Real!

    What a precious blog you have here!  Darlene told me about you the other day, and I had to come by and visit!  It is so encouraging to see so many young women who are pursuing God and fighting hard to honor Him in their marriages!  You have an incredible ministry!  

    If you ever need an “old lady” perspective (LOL) please feel free to let me know!  I’d love to share in any way I can what God has taught me in my 24 years of marriage!  

    Grace to you!
    http://www.keepinitreal-gina.com

  • Wbmcclain9

    Wow! This is fatastic!! Thanks for sharing!

  • Sis

     I loved that video.  Unconditional love is hard to do in marriage.

  • keltrinswife

    when talk about joins someone who is weak where we want them to be strong. my husband and I definitely balance ourselves out. it can be frustrating, but I honestly believe we are better for it. God really does know what He is doing :)  

Unveiled Wife

Posts Twitter Facebook

My name is Jennifer and I began this BLOG to share my journey as a wife, unveiled, uncovered and wide open, to purge my heart of the pain I have encountered AND to encourage other women in the world who are, have been, or will soon be wives... READ MY STORY HERE
Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the post above are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value to my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”