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We've Got Work To Do

Dr Dharius Daniels

Change Church • Feb 25, 2024 • 38 min

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Summary

In part three of the RelationSHIFTS series, Dr. Dharius Daniels teaches on the vital key of cherishing our partners in relationships. Moving beyond cultural standards that settle for merely 'not bad,' God calls believers to Kingdom relationships that are fruitful, fulfilling, and flourishing. True cherishing requires intentional work through curiosity, consideration, chasing one another's hearts, and unwavering commitment.

Themes

Cherishing in RelationshipsKingdom vs. Cultural StandardsEmotional and Spiritual InterdependenceValue and AppreciationIntentional Pursuit

Pastor's Points

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1. Curiosity

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2. Consideration

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3. Chasing

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4. Commitment

Key Points

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Curiosity is the willingness to consistently explore where your partner is emotionally and spiritually to overcome relational familiarity.
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Consideration requires you to weigh the real implications and impact that your actions or inactions have on your partner.
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Chasing means continuously pursuing your partner's heart over a lifetime through active, intentional effort.
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Commitment creates emotional security in a home through consistency, predictability, and adherence to godly principles.
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Kingdom standards refuse to settle for average or 'not bad' relationships, believing God desires exceedingly and abundantly above all we ask or think.
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A relationship built the King's way produces three realities: it is fruitful, fulfilling, and flourishing.
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Cherishing means properly recognizing the rare, unique value of your partner and treating them with honor rather than taking them for granted.

Sermon Moments

“Just because we are seeing each other doesn't mean we see each other.”

“There is something on the inside of you that is allergic to average.”

“I'm a movement by myself, but I'm a force when we're together.”

“I'm not crying because I'm weak; I'm crying so I can stay strong.”

“Everybody that God made is equally valuable, but everyone doesn't add equal value to you.”

“When you're not wise enough to recognize rare, you treat rare like it's common.”

“Some people leave even though they never leave.”

“My security is based on your predictability.”

This Week

Express intentional, visible appreciation to your partner this week through specific words or actions.

Practice curiosity by asking your spouse thoughtful questions about their current emotional and spiritual state.

Show consideration by evaluating how a recent decision or habit affects your partner's daily life.

Actively chase your spouse's heart through a surprise date or deliberate gesture of love.

Provide emotional safety at home by being consistent and predictable in your attitude and responses.

Refuse to settle for average in your relationship by aligning your standards with Kingdom principles.

Create space for your partner to express feelings and tears without judgment or dismissal.

Remember This

To build a Kingdom-standard relationship, we must intentionally cherish our partners through continuous curiosity, consideration, chasing their hearts, and unwavering commitment.

A Challenge for You

Lord, would You use our relationships to reignite hope in people about the possibility of godly marriage, and get glory out of our lives in Jesus' name.

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