Jesus said, "What God has joined together, let no one separate." Marriage is meant for unity but does not guarantee it. We learn how to be one in marriage. Marriage bonds should be nurtured rather than seeing disappointments as failure. However, Jesus did state that marriage is not necessarily for everyone.

Jesus welcomed little children. There was never anyone unworthy of Jesus' love. Rather, he said "The kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." We, too, are welcomed to take part in Jesus' table to break bread together, find mercy and acceptance by God. God does not seek to push away, but to always embrace, and create bonds of belonging and unity. Marriage may not be for everyone, but there is always a need and way to belong to God.


Application: Lord, thank you for welcoming me as you did even little children. Help me to embrace the love and belonging you embody with others.
One Word: Heaven belongs to such as these.