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Daily Devotional

Marriage is one of the most profound relationships that God has designed. In Gensis 2:24, we see the foundation of this sacred union: 'Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.' This verse emphasizes the uniqueness and intimacy to the marital relationship. It is a call to prioritize your spouse above all other relationships, creating a new, united entity in marriage.

In Ephesians 5:25-28, the Apostle Paul elaborates on the depth of love and commitment required in marriage. 'Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave himself for her.' This is a high calling, reflecting the sacrificial love that Jesus has for His church. Paul encourages husbands to love their wives with the same selflessness, willing to lay down their lives and desires for the well-being of their spouse. This sacrificial love sanctifies and purifies the relationship, mirroring the sanctification the Christ provides for the church.

The passage continues, 'So husbands ought to love their own wives as their own bodies; he who loves his wife loves himself.' This indicates that in a marriage, the well-being of one partner is directly linked to the well-being of the other. When you love and care for your spouse, you are also nurturing and strengthening yourself. This mutual care and respect form the bedrock of a strong marriage.

Reflection:

As you embark on this journey to build a strong foundation for your marriage, take a moment to reflect on how you can prioritize your spouse in your daily life. Consider how you can demonstrate sacrificial love, putting their needs and well-being above your own. Discuss with your spouse ways in which you can both commit to nurturing and strengthening your bond. Remember, a strong foundation in marriage is built on mutual love, respect, and a shared commitment to follow the example of Christ's love for the church.

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Jamaica and The United States of America are Committed to Maintaining Strong Bilateral Ties

Jamaica and the United States of America held their first Strategic Dialoguevirtually on December 3, 2020. The two countries focused on their sharedcommitment to build upon their strong bilateral ties with emphasis on theireconomic, political, technical and security cooperation. In this spirit,...

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Set aside a few moments in your day today and every day to express gratitude for the immense contribution these two esteemed world leaders, zelenskiy_official, President of Ukraine, and @ursulavonderleyen, President of @europeancommission, are making to ensure liberty, democracy and freedom of thought and speech remain cornerstones for the future of humanity. 🇺🇦🙏💙💛🙏🇪🇺 #Repost @europeancommission and @ukraine.ua with @use.repost . . . There is no better place to celebrate this special day for Europe than here in Kyiv. The beating heart of today’s European values. President Zelenskyy's decision to make the 9th of May Europe Day in Ukraine is a testament to our shared commitment to defending our common values. Ukraine is on the frontline of the defence of everything we Europeans cherish – our liberty, democracy, and freedom of thought and speech. The courage of the Ukrainian people in fighting for the ideals of Europe is truly inspiring. Together, we will continue to defend these values and build a brighter future for all citizens, in Ukraine, across Europe, and beyond. #EuropeDay #StandWithUkraine 6h