God's gift to you.

"For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh." Genesis 2:24

My morning devotional focused on Genesis 2:18-25, but I want to focus on one verse in particular, verse 24. How important is this verse to each person that has stood at the altar and made that all important covenant of marriage? In this age of high divorce rates, more of us should take the time to read this passage, to truly understand the gift that God provided to Adam. For all the creatures that God had created for Adam to be a helper, none could provide the closeness and comfort of the woman that God created from Adam's own flesh. Very powerful, and as parents we should be instilling this message in the minds of our children to make sure they understand what a strong, loving and powerful gift God has provided to us.

For any one of us who thinks at some point that maybe they should have stayed single or maybe they want to be single again, truly think about what it might be like without your spouse in your life. If we are faithful, God has provided the perfect compliment to us. Trust in Him that He knows what is best for you. How big of a void would there be if we didn't have that other person to provide unconditional love. I know that even in the most difficult times between my wife and I, I cannot even imagine for one second what it would be like to not have her there next to me, sharing my life.

When you find yourself starting to stray, or find yourself getting down because you just can't seem to find that perfect someone, take time out and pray. Pray for God to lead you to (or back to) His gift to you. Pray for help from God to be able to provide that same unconditional love He gives you to that special gift that He has provided for you, your spouse.

For my younger readers, pray continually as you get older for God to help you find that special gift that He has for you. And do not let the things of today's society cloud your vision of what love, marriage and a spouse are supposed to be. If you need to know those answers, there is one place to look, the greatest book ever written, the Bible.

May God Bless your Monday!