What's your foundation looking like?

Luke 10:27

27 And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.

One of the best things I have been grateful for in marriage so far is the way that God uses another person to truly develop your Christlike character. Some may read this and laugh, but I am truly grateful. It's funny because we as Christians live morally good lives in front of people, on social media, at church, but what about behind closed doors? That is what is most important. What about whats in your heart? That is what is most important.

For those of you that are not married I would say before you get married if there is anything that you personally are dealing with or need healing or deliverance from, get it. I have seen so many people not deal with things before, and carry those same things into their marriage. You definitely don't want to do that. Of course there is grace and God can work it out, just save yourself and the other person some time.

With anything that is being built, in order for it to stand, each parts foundation must be secure. That being said, as a couple in order for God to be the foundation of you both, he must be the foundation of you as an individuals first. Of course we have moments. However, when God is the foundation of you both, you, or the other person won't have to always come telling the other person that they are wrong, because the Holy Spirit and what you believe will help you see that.

I remember a long time ago when I was upset about something not even that big and I tried to pray. God clearly spoke to me and told me before I did, I needed to go and get things right with my husband and I did, because I love my husband and value my relationship with God.

When you begin to live a life daily fully surrendered to God, your feelings won't be able to get in the way because of the value that you place on your relationship with him. Nothing and no one deserves more attention than God himself. So many times we say that we don't like to sound religious, but everything does go back to God. This isn't religion it's truth!

Usually when something happens or falls, they go back to see the source of how it happened, how it could have been prevented. If you're struggling with something today in a friendship, marriage or relationship, I encourage you to take a look at your foundation. Ask God to show you what you don't see. If there are cracks, ask him to fix them. If he's not your foundation, ask him to become it. Not only will you be a better you for you, but you will be a better you for everyone that you come into contact with. If things haven't worked out for you, don't be discouraged because God restores, but you must allow him to restore you first. Everyone is in a different place, so do not compare yourself to those around you, compare yourself to Gods word and if you don't line up ask him to help you!

All this being said. 1. Love God first, not just by saying that you love him, but living like you do! 2. Love your neighbor. You will be able to do this sincerely by loving God and allowing him to love you! Marriage is a wonderful thing and I am grateful for who I have become and am becoming because of it !