We Were Created to Live a Passionate Life

This series is running on Mondays: September 2, 9, 16

We're starting off our marriage series today with the topic of passion. And while this topic can be approached in a  number of ways, I want to focus on having a passionate pursuit for the heart of your husband.

When I was dating Michael, I was on a passionate pursuit for this man. In other words, there was an intense chase going on. He didn't always see it because I was good at being subtle. But behind every phone call, every outfit, and every love note I wrote, there was a whole lot of planning going on behind the scenes.

I was crazy about this guy.

I doodled his name in my notebook, I sat by the phone waiting for his call, and I had a good dose of the butterflies. Love had me walking through the mall for about six hours because he mentioned that he just might go shopping. I didn't find him that day, but I did manage to pick up a pair of adorable shoes--which I was also passionate about.

After about two years, the chase came to a halt when we finally stood at the altar reciting our vows. I was his, he was mine, and there was nothing on this planet that could break us apart.

I didn't have to sit by the phone waiting for his call, and I didn't have to walk through the mall hoping to catch a glimpse of his smile. I was waking up next to this man every day and from what I could see, he wasn't about to go anywhere.

But here's the thing. While my pursuit for this man might be over, the pursuit for his heart is an ongoing passion of mine. Like anyone else, I have a choice to either live a self-centered life or to live one that reflects the covenant keeping grace of our Lord Jesus Christ.

We weren't created to live a bland life, we were created to live a passionate one. To come to a full understanding of God's grace and vigorously pursue our Savior.

In the same way, God created marriage to be a passionate union that would reflect the relationship between Jesus Christ and His passionate church.

We were created to bring glory to God through the way that we live and the way that we love. To be servants of grace who give more than we're given and forgive before we're forgiven.

He came to give us life in abundance, because He knows that those who are exercised by faith possess the fruit of righteousness that brings peace and joy to our lives.

Yes--we were created to live a passionate life.

Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ. - Philippians 3:8

This Week's Challenge: Ignite the passion in your marriage by investing into your husband joyfully. This may look different in every marriage. The challenge is to focus on an area of your marriage that is a little weak and pour time, energy and love into it.

Come back next week for part two in our Ignite The Fire series!

September 9th – Ignite Your Kindness
September 16th – Ignite Your Dreams

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