Priorities. . . .Priorities. . . .Priorities.

Priorities, priorities, priorities; are sometimes misappropriated when it pertains to our marriages!

Today's topic relates to those priorities. Exactly where do your priorities lay. Is it your job, your church, your children, your husband, your wife? Is it money, impressions, status, or are all these in no certain order!

In any event, our priorities are most important in the building of our marriages. Listen to this scripture: Matthew 6:21 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also; and subsequently, where your heart is will determine your priorities.

Did you know that in marriages where there are children, the wife's priority should actually be to her husband first and not the children. Shocked? You should be. Many marriages wither because the right amount of attention isn't given to the husband. It actually makes a man feel that his authority or headship is of no value. Likewise men, "the game" should never be more important than your wife wanting a little attention. Women need to feel wanted! It's just a fact of life.

Marriages are strengthened by the involvement of the two parties. No one wants to feel that they are taken for granted, so taking time to prioritize that involvement is a vital part of your marriages. Proverbs 5:18 Let thy fountain be blessed: and rejoice with the wife of thy youth. . . .even if it means re-prioritizing!

Historically, marriages were premised on the idea of spending more time with your mate; however, as time has evolved to a fast pace society, we have found ourselves with not enough time to interact. How sad! . . . .which now leads us to our priorities! What's more important, you should ask yourself! Especially in christian marriages where there are responsibilities of ministry. Well I hate to bust your bubbles, but your first ministry is your family, particularly your spouse. You see when you operate outside of the parimeters of the marriage bond' you are actually in error! Believe it or not, there are guidelines for marriages, and they are found within the context of the Holy scriptures. It may not set on you well, but it's the truth and a fact: Ephesians 5:17 Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.

As it is done in so many marriages today, we err not really knowing what God has to say about our priorities! We hide behind some religious ideology that's not even scripturally sound and think that we are doing God's work. You are dead wrong! 2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: and in case you didn't know it; prioritizing in marriage is a part of righteousness!

Absence doesn't make the heart grow fonder, that's just an old saying! Interaction makes the heart grow fonder! You need it, and it's important.

Marriage is not a business, and you shouldn't treat like one. Marriage is the ultimate parallel of God's plan of salvation for mankind. Becoming one with God is the purpose of the Gospel. Becoming one with your mate is the purpose of Marriage.

When you fail to prioritize the things that are important in your marriage, being: time for each other first, you handicap your ability to build a strong loving and holy relationship. After all, your marriage becomes a holy union, after you have put things in their proper perspective.

Take time to prioritize or re-prioritize if needed the things that are right for your relationship. You will have then obeyed the voice and instruction of the Holy scriptures as well as bringing joy, love, and fulfillment in this union called "Marriage"

God Bless you today and don't forget to Prioritize!

Always remember: You are Blessed