Major Dalton - September 15, 2024
"We" Over "Me"
Premarital counseling is one of my favorite things to do as a pastor. However, I have observed that counseling couples after they have married is far more difficult. Ok, here is the truth: young love is oblivious. The swirl of emotions that accompany new relationships makes people, well, ignorant of the reality of what they are about to do. Love makes individuals blind to one important fact. People are universally terrible. Humans are, at our core, broken and wildly selfish. Present company included. Marriage, then, unites a person to a broken and wildly selfish individual. And the moment you unite yourself to another broken and wildly selfish individual, you are opening yourself up to not just the possibility of being hurt but the absolute certainty. People will hurt you. This is true for spouses, coworkers, teammates, neighbors, church members, or any other label given to our relationships. We may not currently be “blinded by love.” But if we think that the relationships in our lives won’t eventually be difficult, we are just as oblivious. So, what do we do when relationships break down? How do we heal and move forward? Join us this Sunday as we dive into the book of Philemon. This letter was Paul’s attempt to help two followers of Jesus resolve a conflict in their relationship. And it still offers powerful wisdom for handling struggles in our relationships today. Looking forward to seeing you!