Matthew 5:1-2 (NIV)
1 Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a
mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach
them.
In Matthew 5 Jesus shared the beatitudes, this morning I
came across this and wanted to share it. Check out the beatitudes for a married
couple.
Blessed are the husband and wife who continue to be
affectionate, considerate and loving after the wedding bells have stopped
ringing.
Blessed are the husband and wife who are as polite and
courteous to one another as they are to their friends.
Blessed are they who have a sense of humor, their
marriage shall be much brighter.
Blessed are the parents who abstain from alcohol (I would
add ", tobacco, and drugs"), their children will surely follow their
example.
Blessed are they who are faithful to each other and
mutually helpful. God will surely guide them.
Blessed are the husband and wife who thank God for good
things which come to them. They shall receive both good things and thankful
children.
Blessed are the parents who recognize their children as
gifts from God, their home shall be filled with love.
Blessed are those mates who make their home a place
"where seldom is heard a discouraging word". They shall inspire
others to do likewise.
Blessed are the parents who attend and support their
church. Their children shall develop a strong faith.
Blessed is the couple who are good stewards of all God's
gifts, their children will bless them and follow their example.
Blessed are all those whose lives are a testimony of
faith in God, they shall be the channels through which God's kingdom will come
on earth.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow them all the days
of their lives and they shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
Dear Lord, we pray that we would follow the beatitudes
for a married couple and in doing so we would be an encouragement to the couples
around us. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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