God’s love is relationship goals

Today, I wanted to focus on relationships. While I don’t consider myself an expert , I have been married for almost 11 years, been together for almost 13. And prior to my husband, I dealt with plenty of heartbreak. So this episode is focusing on the things I have learned about relationships, love, marriage. And hopefully you can take something and apply it to your current or future relationships so they are God centered. First, you need to understand what love is and where love comes from. For God is love. Maybe you are feeling a void in your soul from where your love used to be. And right now you’re feeling like the only way that void can be filled is back with the one who broke it. But the love of a man is not what will make you whole. 1 John says “God is love”. It doesn’t say your spouse is love. It doesn't say your ex is love. It says GOD is love. A partner won’t make you whole. God’s love makes you whole. Be whole in God. God is love. You need to fully know God before you can love.God’s love is perfect. God’s love is pure. God’s love is everlasting. God sent his son to die on the cross for His church. So your spouse should love you unconditionally. Not just when He wants to. Not just when it’s convenient for him. UNCONDITIONALLY. Love is not selfish. Love is not about what you can do for him and he disrespects you. He shouldn’t only be around when it’s convenient for him. He shouldn’t only call you when he wants something. He shouldn’t be ashamed of you. He should love you as much as he loves himself. He should love you the way GOD loves the church. That should be your standard! Do not settle for anything less.Your marriage. Your relationship should be one of 3 strands. One strand is you. One strand is your spouse. One strand is God. Have a God-centered marriage. One where you are whole in God. Your husband is whole in God. And together, you’re not easily broken. Your spouse shouldn't fill your void. You’re setting them up for failure because their human. They’re not perfect. They will let you down. But God is love. And if you both know God, you will both know love. And you’re marriage will not easily be broken. _______________________________________________________Have you been wanting to grow a closer relationship with God but just don’t know where to start? I can help! Send me a DM in Instagram to schedule a 10 minute consult call and let’s see if my clarity sessions are what you need for guidance!IG: @thebeautifullyenoughpodcast and @val_reynoldsFB: Valarie ReynoldsMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comSupport the showWork with me // www.valreynolds.comConnect with me // @val_reynoldsCollab with me // [email protected]