EPISODE 0247 | God-First Relationships: The Missing Ingredient for Lasting Love
THESE NOTES ACCOMPANY EPISODE 0247
In this energetic and heartfelt message, Pastor Lee shares biblical truth, personal stories, and some unexpected wisdom from the animal kingdom—all to challenge us to put God first in every relationship. Whether you’re single, dating, married, or somewhere in between, this episode delivers practical wisdom on how to stop running relationships on autopilot and start living them under the leadership of the Holy Spirit.
From penguins and seahorses to Wi-Fi signals and washing dishes, you’ll laugh, be convicted, and walk away with real tools to build stronger, healthier, and more God-centered connections.
Main Topics Covered:
Why relationships fail when they run on autopilot
The world’s counterfeit expectations vs. God’s blueprint
Lamentations 3: taking a good look at your life and reordering it under God
How offense and assumption kill connection
Funny (but real) examples from nature: witherbeasts, pigeons, and seahorses
Road signs from the Holy Spirit: Dead Ends, Do Not Enter, Under Construction
Why some relationships feel like rough roads—but God still works in them
What to ask (and what to really ask) before you say “I do”
Key Scriptures:
Ecclesiastes 4 – “Two are better than one…”
Lamentations 3:40 – “Let us examine our ways and test them…”
Proverbs 3:5–6 – “Trust in the Lord with all your heart…”
1 Chronicles 16:5 – “Glory and majesty are found in His presence”
Colossians 3:14 – “Above all, put on love…”
Ephesians 3 – God empowers us with inner strength through His Spirit
Key Takeaways:
🛑 Not every relationship is created equal—and not every one should continue
🕊️ The Holy Spirit gives warning signs… if you’re listening
🧼 Sometimes love looks like dishes, not roses
💥 Offense is optional—but deadly when left unchecked
🙏 The best relationships are built under the leadership of the Holy Spirit
🔥 Don’t let a seahorse out-relationship you
Relationships thrive when God is first—not when feelings run the show. Invite Him in. Ask for His wisdom. Then love strong, stay committed, and do it God’s way.
Resources
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