Pastor Andy Cass
Trust looks back, and hope looks forward. In this message, we explore how love, trust, and hope build strong relationships—brick by brick—through practical steps and Christ-centered wisdom.
TEXT: 1 Corinthians 13:7, 13, Matthew 19:16-22
NOTES:
Trust is essential, but so is hope. Today’s Relationship Goals are to: Trust more and Hope more.
KEYS TO BUILDING TRUST IN A RELATIONSHIP:
-Be a life-giver
-Be faithful to your promises, especially the small ones.
-Provide and be content with what you have.
-Speak truth in love
-Honor one another
-Choose love:
“The Rich Young Ruler was willing to invest only his past into the relationship but refused to invest his future unless he remained in control. He wasn’t seeking a healthy relationship—he wanted a self-serving dictatorship.”
WHY DO WE LOSE HOPE?
-It’s taking too long.
-It feels too big or too small.
-It’s just my idea (lack of unity or shared vision).
-It seems impossible with no plan.
"You have to view yourself as a marital mason. You are daily on the job adding another layer of bricks that will determine the shape of your marriage for days, weeks, and years to come." — Tripp
Action Step: Talk about it:
-With each other.
-With God.
-With good and godly counsel.
