Can Faith Make or Break Your Relationships?

Send us Fan MailFAITH is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not yet seen! But what happens when the dynamic of a love relationship is added? Episode 8 explores “F”— Faith and what it looks like when your relationship of two becomes three, with Jesus at the center! Join Jason & Ros as we discuss the firm foundation of faith in your love relationships. BOTTOM LINE: Faith is what love stands on when life gets hard, truth is tested, and unity is challenged.Watch & Explore with us in conversation about:What faith really means in relationshipsWhy it’s essential to lasting loveHow faith is tested — individually and collectivelyWhat happens when couples agree (or disagree) on truthHow to establish, navigate, and maintain faith through every seasonFaith has the power to strengthen relationships — or strain them — depending on what it’s built on. In this episode, we encourage you to examine your foundation, grow spiritually together, and allow faith to deepen your love for God and for one another. CHAPTERS: 0:00       Welcome to Love Letters with Jason & Ros1:55       What Is FAITH in Your Relationship?3:55       The 5 Cs of Faith8:51       “The Love Triangle” –  Our Faith Journey Story17:23      When Faith is Put to the Test19:14      Facing Faith Challenges Head-On27:18      Biblical Truths— Jude 1, verses 20 and 21a28:25      How to Overcome Through Faith- Your Power Takeaways41:13      Your E8 Love Letter Challenge & Closing PrayerRESOURCES:Donnie McClurkin (1996). Stand [Song]. On Donnie McClurkin; McClurkin D. (Producer), Warner Alliance  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donnie_McClurkin Bible Study Fellowship International—  https://www.bsfinternational.org/ THE FIVE (5) C'S OF FAITH:As you’ve committed to loving each other, it's vital to establish if faith will be a part of your relationship. If so, what will it look like for you as a couple? The 5 C’s of Faith provide a guideline to establishing faith.CONNECT: Work to ensure that your faith foundation aligns with each other (Crucial)COMMUNICATE: Share your history with faith in God and Jesus, “religious” experiences. What is your basis of “truth?”CREATE: Work together to build your faith foundation as a couple. Below are a few examples.Study togetherPray togetherWorship togetherServe in ministry togetherCONTINUE: Maintain your faith foundation, nurture it as you continue to grow together.Individual Faith, considering and supporting each other.CORRECT: Learn to make adjustments as you both grow in faith and/or when challenges come.WAYS TO OVERCOME RELATIONSHIP CHALLENGES THROUGH FAITHSALVATION - Receive it (single or couple)FIRM FOUNDATION - Let God’s Word (the Bible) be the basis of:TruthYour guiding light for lifeThe final authority in your life and every love relationshipPRAYER – Pray together without ceasingNot out of religious ritual, but naturally through your LOVE relationship with God and each other.Pray in faith through every trial and triumph WORSHIP & SERVICE - Will help continue to build and strengthen your faith in GodSTAND - When the tests and rough challenges come to try you, stand firm together and face it head-on.God is with you in it, through it, and out of it!Standing in faith will not always be about the challenge, sometimes it’s for prayer petitions, guidance, and new open doors.CONVICTION (awareness of wrong behavior) vs. CONDEMNATION (self-judgement)Conviction of the Holy SpiritAcknowledging sinHeartfelt repentanceMoving forward in graceSCRIPTURE REFERENCES:Jude 1, Verses 20-21 "But you, dear friends, must build each other up in your most holy faith, pray in the power of the Holy Spirit, and await the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ, who will bring you eternal life. In this way, you will keep yourselves safe in God’s love."Everything in one place: JasonAndRos.comLive out your Love Letter. 💌