TOPIC: STAYING ON COURSE

ICE BREAKER: What is the one thing your spouse does that brings peace to your home?

REFLECTION:
Joshua’s declaration ’But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord” (Joshua 24:15) is a memorable, inspiring and foundational commitment for couples who desire to have a Biblical marriage.  

We all begin at this point in our dream for ‘they lived happily thereafter’. Then life starts to unfold; pressure begins to mount with the need to pursue worthwhile life goals such as financial security, higher social status, greater influence, and personal satisfaction. Together with that pressure comes the blessings of children, responsibilities, and new opportunities.
What seemed obvious in the beginning, like joint devotions, intimacy and shared roles within the family, becomes blurred. Unconditional love gradually becomes overshadowed by misunderstandings, blame, and unresolved conflicts leading to pursuit of self-interest and self-preservation.

We struggle to wholeheartedly embrace the Lord’s prayer in Matthew 6:9-13. We face the challenge of turning off walking along the more logical and emotional lane named ‘My way and My will’ instead of continuing the ancient kingdom path to heaven. 

Is there a way we can stand together as couples and help each other to stay on course in our life’s journey as individuals, couples, and families?

TEXT:
Mathew 7:24-29 “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.”

DISCUSSION

1. Do Christian marriages feel the pressure to ‘shift lanes? Explain your answer.
2. What do you think couples need to look out for to stay on the right course in marriage?
3. Take a moment to read aloud the Lord’s Prayer in Matthew 6: 9-13 and make it your outline to pray over your marriages.
   
   

POLITE NOTICE:

1. All Couples Romantic Getaway: The Family Ministry office is offering all Watoto Couples an opportunity to experience a Romantic Getaway to ‘Rekindle the Embers of Love’ over the weekend of 28^th – 30^th August 2026. Due to limited slots, please show interest by registering on: WATOTO CHURCH ROMANTIC COUPLE’S GETAWAY  28TH 0 30TH AUGUST 2026 – Fill out form or send a WhatsApp message to +256 776 260 007 (Edith) or email to family@watotochurch.com.
2. Premarital Counselling Sessions: Please invite couples intending to wed between October 2026 and April 2027 to register for the orientation happening on 04^th August on WATOTO PREMARITAL COUNSELLING ORIENTATION AUGUST 2026 – Fill out form.
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