32I would like you to be free from concern. An unmarried man is concerned about the Lord’s affairs—how he can please the Lord. 33But a married man is concerned about the affairs of this world—how he can please his wife— 34and his interests are divided. An unmarried woman or virgin is concerned about the Lord’s affairs: Her aim is to be devoted to the Lord in both body and spirit. But a married woman is concerned about the affairs of this world—how she can please her husband. 35I am saying this for your own good, not to restrict you, but that you may live in a right way in undivided devotion to the Lord. (1 Cor. 7:32-35)
Thoughts: A married man can be concerned about the Lord, but human love is a gift. human love can be distracting- which is both a gift and a curse. Distraction can be a blessing, but it can be a curse when we need to focus. It is true that unmarried people can be focused, and in times of persecution this is a great advantage. In other times, marriage adds richness to life. Marriage can be a rich and intimate way to love your neighbor. We think about pleasing another person. But in times of persecution, we need to not lose our soul or our faith. As Ecclesiastes says, "There is a time for every person under heaven."
Prayer: Lord, help me to be content wherever you call me to be. Help me to trust in you and not be envious of others.
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