How Your Marriage Can Be BUILT TO LAST

For years, we spent so much of our time searching for things we thought would better our lives. In today’s world of unlimited information, we poured ourselves into motivational podcasts, personality tests, and self-help books.

Now, don’t get us wrong—those things aren’t necessarily bad. The information was helpful, and we learned a lot. But the problem? We put our thoughts, efforts, and hearts into those things FIRST.

For years, we focused on worldly wisdom before turning to what God tells us to do in Matthew 6:33—SEEK FIRST THE KINGDOM OF GOD.

Our marriage and family life were scrapped together. We tried so hard to make everything look just right from the outside, but in reality, we were building our home on loose, shaky sand, struggling to keep it standing.

Armando shared this scripture with me the other day, and my goodness—it hit deep.

Where was this wisdom back when we were drinking in all that worldly doctrine?!

Oh, wait… it was always there.

(Side note: The Word of God is ALIVE and ACTIVE. Every word is living, breathing truth that we can drink in and find life.)

Now back to that scripture Armando shared with me, let’s read together:

Proverbs 24:3-4 –
"Through [skillful and godly] wisdom a house [a life, a home, a family] is built, and by understanding it is established [on a sound and good foundation]. And by knowledge, its rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches."

When our marriage crumbled in 2020, we had to rebuild from the ground up. But this time, we chose to build on God’s foundation.

We started seeking wisdom through:
✅ Reading God’s Word together
✅ Sharing scripture with one another
✅ Praying together and individually
✅ Listening to sound doctrine from biblical teachers
✅ Finding a strong church with great pastors

We begged the Lord for wisdom. And guess what? He gave it.

James 1:5 says – "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given to him."

The rebuilding process began and the foundation of our new marriage and new lives in God were laid.

Fast forward nearly five years later, and we are still attending, serving, and growing in our local church together.

We also get to celebrate God’s goodness and grace as we approach 20 years of marriage this July. Our marriage, beautifully designed by the Lord, continues to be cultivated and strengthened each day.

Our children have given their lives to Christ, honoring and respecting us and those around them, and they both have great jobs and bright futures ahead.

God has also blessed our businesses, allowing us to grow and serve others in ways we never imagined. And each week, we have the incredible opportunity to share the wisdom we’ve gained with you—our readers. Through it all, one truth remains constant: God is faithful. 

If you’re ready to stop building on shaky ground and start seeking God’s kingdom first, here are three things you can do today:

1️⃣ Develop a Strong, Intimate Relationship with the Holy Spirit & the Word of God

Cultivate your walk with Jesus through daily prayer and reading Scripture. Start today.

Matthew 4:4 says – "Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God."

Think of this as your DAILY BREAD. Just like you need food to survive, your spirit needs the Word of God. Without it, you’ll starve.

2️⃣ Leave the Past Behind & Cast a Vision for Your Marriage & Family

You and your spouse are a family all on your own.

Genesis 2:24 says– "That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh."

That means:
❌ You don’t have to repeat the habits or cycles from your parents.
❌ You don’t have to carry old wounds into your marriage.
❌ You CAN start fresh today.

Sit down with your spouse and cast a vision for your family. Talk about:

• The values you want to instill in your marriage and home.

• Your hopes and dreams for your future together.

• The legacy you want to leave for your children.

3️⃣ Husbands & Wives, Step Into Your God-Given Roles

For Husbands:
Speak the Word of God over your wife and children. Lead well.

Ephesians 5:25 says – "Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her."

To do this, you need to be in the Word yourself.

For Wives:
1 Timothy 4:7 says – "Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly."

It’s so easy to get caught up in what the Instagram mom influencers or TikTok moms say. But who is shaping the way you live and lead in your home?

Are you being influenced by social media trends or by the Word of God?

Train yourself to be godly. You have the opportunity to be the light in your home—to your husband and children.

Apart from God, we can do nothing. But with God, we can build strong marriages, leave lasting legacies, and be a light to the world around us. Start today—seek Him first.

Thanks for reading,
Liz and Armando

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