Marital Status

(NLT)1 Corinthians 7:7
But I wish everyone were single, just as I am. But God gives to some the gift of marriage, and to others the gift of singleness.

Have you ever thought of your marital status as a gift? I'm not addressing divorce right now, though no doubt some may count that as a gift after a bad marriage.

For the married I wish to challenge you to teat your spouse as a gift, a treasured gift. If you would treat your spouse in this manner you will fall in love all over and your spouse will most likely will fall in love with you again.

If you are single Paul teaches you have the freedom to serve Christ unfettered by the responsibilities of marriage. If you are single and have the desire for marriage hold to (NLT)Matthew 6:33
Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.
The problem that many single people run into is they start seeking a spouse and find one who is not seeking the Kingdom of God.

Today rejoice in your marital status. Married? Love your spouse like a treasured gift. Single? Love your freedom like a treasured gift. Either way, seek Him, thank Him, live for Him as He leads.

Love in Christ,
Steve Sherwood, Sr.