As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” Joshua 24:15

As we come to the end of Christian Home and Marriage Week, we thank God for what He has reminded us. The home was His idea! Marriage was His design! Before there was a church building, before there was a nation, before there was an organized ministry, there was a husband and wife joined together by God.

In a world where marriage is often redefined, neglected, or strained, this week has been important. It has given us a chance to pause and remember that strong homes do not happen by accident. They are built intentionally. They are built on commitment. Commitment to God first, and commitment to one another.

Marriage is more than a contract. It is a covenant. It reflects Christ’s love for His church. When a husband loves with sacrifice, and a wife responds with respect and partnership, the world sees a picture of the gospel. 

We were reminded that communication matters. Forgiveness matters. Time together matters. Prayer together matters. The small daily choices shape the strength of our homes. It is not grand gestures that sustain a marriage over decades. It is a consistent display of kindness, patience, humility, and grace.

We also recognize that not every home looks the same. Some marriages are thriving. Some are struggling quietly. Some have experienced loss. Some are praying for restoration. Whatever the situation, God is present. He can heal, strengthen, and renew.

An Adventist home is meant to be more than a place where we sleep and eat. It is meant to be a place where Christ is welcomed daily. A place where children see love modeled. A place where respect is practiced. A place where faith is lived, not just spoken about.

This week does not mark the end of work. It simply reminds us of the work. Let us continue choosing one another. Continue choosing patience over pride. Continue choosing prayer over silence. Continue choosing to love even when it requires sacrifice.

The enemy works hard against marriages because he understands their impact. When marriages are strong, churches are strong. When homes are stable, communities are strengthened. But when Christ is at the center, no force is greater.

May our marriages reflect Christ’s faithfulness.
May our homes reflect heaven’s peace.
And may it truly be said of each of us, “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”

May God bless every marriage and every home represented among us.

Pastor Lee Burrows, SBC Assistant Director-Family Ministries