It’s A New Year!
Put the House in Order
Is the order in your marriage where it should be? A strong marriage finds its strength in the way it’s built. God’s design is clear, there’s a flow, a structure, a covering. In 1 Corinthians 11, we’re reminded that Christ is the head of man, man is the head of woman, and God is the head of Christ. It’s a beautiful picture of harmony.
Rewrite the Rules
But over time, we’ve tried to rewrite the rules ourselves. We’ve chosen what feels right in the moment, only to discover that it doesn’t truly work. When God’s order is missing, the family begins to drift. He goes one way, she goes another, and the children are left wandering without direction.
Without structure, life feels like motion without meaning, busy, but going nowhere. It creates confusion, distance, and a kind of emptiness where love and unity should be. Instead of thriving together, it can feel like just existing under the same roof.
A marriage flourishes when it’s aligned with God’s design. That order doesn’t limit love, it protects it, strengthens it, and allows it to flow freely through the whole family.
Nurture Your Marriage
As the new year unfolds, it brings a fresh chance to nurture your marriage and make it stronger. Growth and lasting strength come when we choose to embrace positive change. Husbands, step into the role God has given you with love and humility. Wives, take your place with grace and trust.
When both hearts align with the order God designed, marriage becomes more than just living together, it becomes a source of peace, joy, and fulfillment. In that harmony, you’ll discover a contentment deeper than anything you’ve known before.
Tips to finding Calm in the Chaos
- Begin a prayer life with your spouse and include your family, it builds unity and strength.
- Spend time in God’s Word; let it guide and refresh your hearts.
- When it feels hard or uncomfortable, keep pressing forward, growth often comes through the stretch.
When life feels chaotic, hold on and don’t quit, peace comes to those who endure.
