Serving others has really made a big difference in our
marriage. There is something about doing good together that brings us closer.
It’s one of the things that brought us together when we were first dating and
has helped sustain us over the years.
I can’t think of anything better for a couple of people who
have fallen in love than having quality time. The more time Laura and I spend with
each other, the better we are at loving each other. We have done missions and
volunteer work, and we often serve at our local church in various capacities.
We do just about all of these together, and they continually build up the same
priorities of service within us. Our ideas of whom and how to serve have grown to
give us a united sense of purpose that helps drive our marriage.
Laura and I had not been dating long when we took a mission
trip to Mexico over Spring Break that really brought us closer and helped build
a firm foundation for our marriage to come.
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| First Mission Trip: On the bus to Mexico |
We went on a mission trip to Guatemala before we even
celebrated our first-year anniversary, and that trip bonded our marriage in
ways that only third-world mission trips can do (side note: our bathroom didn’t
have a door, and let’s just say we were both pretty sick for most of the trip.
#forbetterorworse).
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| The Construction Crew |
We found that serving others opened our eyes and our
perspective and allowed us to serve each other better, too. Since those early
years of marriage, we have made it a priority to hear from God about where and
whom He would have us serve.
Serving brings you closer to God, and thus, you are better
for each other. By serving others and the Lord, you bring yourself and those
with you in line with God’s will. In Matthew 25, Jesus says “Truly, I say to
you, as you do unto one of the least of these, my brothers, you did it to me.” Jesus
is our example, the model for us. His entire purpose was about people and
serving others.
In my life, serving others has proven again and again to
bring me closer to Him and His will for my life. The same goes for our family.
Our marriage is built on serving the Kingdom of Heaven; it’s our mission and
purpose in life.
If you and your spouse are both believers, we encourage you
to ask God how you can serve others in His kingdom. Volunteer together and see
how much it blesses you.
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