Jen and Crystal discuss the foundational truths about marriage in this episode of The Winning Response Podcast, emphasizing that marriage is God's idea. They explore the comforting truth that divorce does not disqualify anyone from God's love regardless of past mistakes. The conversation underscores the importance of compassion when supporting others during tough times and reminds listeners that being a support doesn’t require having all the answers. Selflessness, they highlight, is essential for a successful marriage, and God's design for marriage is beautiful and harmonious. Jen and Crystal discuss how love is the cornerstone of strong relationships and that walking in love can prevent divorce and strengthen bonds. Lastly, they offer encouragement, reminding listeners that prayer and trust in God can restore hope in relationships, no matter the challenges.
Book reference-
Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage
Kenneth E. Hagin
Isaiah 54:10 (NIV)
Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,” says the Lord, who has compassion on you.
John 13: 34-35 (AMP)
I am giving you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, so you too are to love one another. By this everyone will know that you are My disciples, if you have love and unselfish concern for one another.”
Ephesians 5:21-33 (ERV)
Genesis 2:18 (KJV)
And the Lord God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.
1 Corinthians 13:4-8 (AMP CLASSIC)
4 Love endures long and is patient and kind; love never is envious nor boils over with jealousy, is not boastful or vainglorious, does not display itself haughtily.
5 It is not conceited (arrogant and inflated with pride); it is not rude (unmannerly) and does not act unbecomingly. Love (God’s love in us) does not insist on its own rights or its own way, for it is not self-seeking; it is not touchy or fretful or resentful; it takes no account of the evil done to it [it pays no attention to a suffered wrong].
6 It does not rejoice at injustice and unrighteousness, but rejoices when right and truth prevail.
7 Love bears up under anything and everything that comes, is ever ready to believe the best of every person, its hopes are fadeless under all circumstances, and it endures everything [without weakening].
8 Love never fails [never fades out or becomes obsolete or comes to an end].