No one wakes up in marriage determined to walk away from a legacy of love; however, it happens to so many couples. For many couples we have walked with, it has been due to a lack of vision. They had no reference for fighting for love and staying faithful through pain.

In 2008, when we arrived at Seacoast, we lacked the faith to endure and restore our marriage on our own. God used many couples at the church, starting with Pastors Sam and Joan Lesky at the Dream Center. We sought prayer from them on our first Sunday. Later, we joined Pastors Mac and Cindy Lake’s small group, who committed to walking with us through our darkest season. This picture is from August 2009, marking the end of one of the most challenging years of our marriage. They conducted a vow renewal ceremony for us in the mountains, affirming the promise I received from Jesus that He would win the fight for our legacy of faith.

Regardless of your life season or weaknesses, Jesus is for you. Surrender and stay planted, and you can witness Him bringing about the legacy of love you were made for!

Community helped us fight for our legacy of love. We invite you to get the book and workbook and go through it with another couple. We know from experience that as you get vulnerable with another couple whom you admire, they can provide the vision you need to go to a new place.

Many of you may walk with those who are hurting or whose marriages are struggling, and we know you will be strengthened by being on this mission. For others, find that couple you admire, pursue them, pray, and ask God to bring about the mentor couple you need.

Get the book “New Marriage, Same Couple” at the Seacoast bookstore or through this link: https://amzn.to/49drl8R.