Words From The Word

Navigating Unhappy Unions: A Message of Hope and Healing


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This is a devotional message addressing the topic of unhappy marriages. The speaker begins with a prayer and then references a song by Ron Hamilton to highlight the theme of finding joy and purpose in trials, using it as a preamble to the main subject. The scripture reading comes from Proverbs, focusing on wisdom, the folly of fools, and the preservation of the spirit in times of adversity.


Pastor Roderick Webster discusses the high divorce rates among first, second, and third marriages, and the prevalence of misery within marriage, citing statistics to emphasize the seriousness of the issue. The script references teachings from 1 Corinthians to stress the importance of residing in one's faith and the juxtaposition of caring for worldly things versus the things of the Lord. The message highlights the lack of love and submission in marriages as central issues, urging believers to live in a way that brings glory to God and defeats the enemy's attempts to destroy unions.


The devotional ends with a prayer for wisdom and restoration in marriages, and a call to share the message with others. The overarching message is a call for God-centered marriages and the role of individual attitudes in cultivating happiness in unions.


00:00 Opening Blessings and Introduction

00:24 Addressing Unhappy Unions in Families

00:51 A Moment of Prayer Before the Message

01:34 Finding Joy in Trials Through Song

02:30 Scriptural Wisdom on Happiness and Sorrow

04:01 The Battle for Happiness in Marriage

04:49 The Role of Attitude in Marriage

05:18 Divorce Statistics and Their Implications

06:13 Apostle Paul's Advice on Marriage and Contentment

07:31 The Mask of Religious Pretense

09:09 The Missing Elements in Unhappy Marriages

09:40 Encouragement to Live for God's Glory

10:40 Closing Prayer and Invitation to Share

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Words From The WordBy Good News Baptist Church of St. Maarten

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