So many areas of our lives have a defined mission. However, when it comes to marriage, many of us have no idea what the mission is for our marriage and family. How do we expect our marriages to be successful if we do not know what we are trying to accomplish or what the purpose of the marriage is?
One of two things will happen when your marriage does not have a clear mission. First, you will drift into a roommate like situation because neither person is being intentional. If one of you have some idea of a mission or purpose for the marriage, the couple will become bitter and angry with one another because they will find themselves working against one another.
However, if there is a common purpose and mission the marriage can thrive. Instead of pulling against one another, you can begin working together. Generosity and service toward one another will replace selfishness because it will no longer be about your or your spouse's happiness.
So, what is the mission for your marriage? In my opinion, there are two types of missions for your marriage. The first is for all marriages. Marriage is not hear for our pleasure but to reflect the relationship God desires to have with us. Our marriage is to tell and reflect the larger story of what is happening between the spiritual and phsyical realms. Second, your marriage should be on some kind of personal mission. For my marriage, we want to have a positive influence on those around us and help other marriages thrive.
I believe if you seek out a mission for your marriage you will find that it will most likely be something that will help others. There is no room in marriage for selfishness. You will find as you both look outward, you will stop looking inward and to each other to find your happiness.
I challenge you this year to come together and ask God to show you, as a couple, what the mission for your marriage is.
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