By Faith. . . .

Psalm 24:7 Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in. That's right my friends, the King of Glory will come into your marriages.

In today's marriage segment, we are highlighting a very important element in your marital walk. That element is called "Faith". Faith in God and faith for your marriages.

One may say well, how is it exercised? Simple, by standing firmly on the Word of God concerning every issue of your relationship. You see, only those who are wise will seek help for their situations; while others that are full of pride find no solutions. Listen to this scripture: Galatians 6:3 For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself. Let's face it, if knew all the answers of life, we wouldn't need God. Fortunately don't; instead, we have our precious Lord: Hebrews 4:15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.

How awesome that is, to know that God knows and cares about our situations. Our marriages are not hopeless. We have been given choices. . . Praise God!

Now the Bible defines Faith like this: Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. . . .which simply means that if we lay hold on the instruction from the Holy scriptures, whether we can see it happening or not, it will yield the right results; thus giving us the confidence we need to know that whatever God says, He is able to bring it to pass! We need simply to believe Him and trust Him.

In other words. . . . . FAITH! That's all faith is. We don't have to understand it; we just have to believe it!

I'm sure there are those that say: "well, I can't believe things I don't understand". . . . here is my answer to that: when you can explain how a brown cow that eats green grass and produces white milk, or perhaps explain 85 degrees on Christmas and snow on Easter, or even why you have five fingers on each hand and not six.

My point is this: there will always be things that are not understood or explained; nevertheless they are just a part of life. Faith is a part of life too! If you utilize it correctly, it will benefit your life greatly.

Our marriages are in need of benefit and support; and that support comes from the instruction of God's word. However, it is only effective if we (through faith) pursue it!

Faith is the catapult for the progression in our marriages. Faith is the strength we need to endure those difficult situations. Faith is the blessed assurance that no matter how challenging we are able to persevere and come out victorious!

Why not grab hold of Faith today! In fact, why not make it one of the ingredients of your marriage relationship. You just may see something you've never seen before.

Faith . . . . . I use it everyday . . . . . you should too!

Always remember. . . . . .You are Blessed!