The LORD God made a woman from the rib he had taken out of the man, and he brought her to the man.
Genesis 2:22

Thought Of The Day...
In Genesis 2 we find a close-up of the first wedding ever celebrated. It took place in Paradise at the beginning of history, and it was one of the most impressive events ever. The setting was more beautiful than at any other wedding. The first bride and groom, Adam and Eve, were surrounded by the unstained, breathtaking beauty of God’s creation. No modern-day florist or outdoor photographer could begin to capture the beauty of that setting.
Most impressive about that first wedding, though, was that God himself conducted the ceremony: “the LORD God made a woman … and he brought her to the man.” This is the Bible’s way of telling us that marriage is from God, established as a creation ordinance. Marriage was not invented by a human being; it was instituted by God when he created us “male and female” (Genesis 1:27) and brought Adam and Eve together.
Marriage, then, is sacred. All who marry receive a special gift from God’s own hands. And because marriage is from God, we need to listen carefully to God’s expectations for marriage.
Many people see the outcome of their marriage as a toss-up. But marriage has the God-given potential to be a powerful source of blessing to all who follow the instructions of the One who ordained it.

Prayer...
Heavenly Father, we come before you in the humblest way we know how, knowing that marriage is a sacred union created by you. We thank you for the gift of love and companionship that you have given us through this union. Help us to always strive towards making our marriages and all other relationships in our lives what you intend them to be.

In your Word, we are reminded of how you created Eve from Adam's rib in the beautiful story of Genesis 2:22. Just as you carefully crafted Eve for Adam, we pray that you will guide us to be intentional in our relationships and to love and cherish each other as you have instructed.

Lord, we ask for your wisdom and understanding to always put you at the center of our marriages. May we follow your example of unconditional love, forgiveness, and selflessness towards our spouses and loved ones.

We also pray for strength and patience during the challenging times in our relationships. Help us to overcome any obstacles with your guidance and to use our words and actions to honor and respect one another.

May our marriages be a reflection of your love and may we always seek your presence and guidance in all our relationships. We thank you for your faithfulness and for being the foundation of our marriages. In Jesus' name we Pray. Amen.

Enjoy your Sunday Church Services and God Bless.