What Real Love Actually Is | Divorce-Proof Your Marriage God’s Way | Pastor Mary Bishop

What is real love?

Is it butterflies and chemistry… or is it something deeper?

In Week 3 of our Rated R (for REAL) series, Pastor Mary unpacks what Scripture actually says about REAL LOVE — especially in marriage and relationships.

In a culture where nearly half of first marriages end in divorce, we can’t afford to treat love casually. Marriage isn’t a cultural invention. It’s a divine institution — created, blessed, protected, and affirmed by God.

Real love isn’t just a feeling.

It’s a decision.

Love is patient — decision.

Love is kind — decision.

Love keeps no record of wrong — decision.

Whether you’re single, dating, engaged, or married, this message will challenge you to evaluate your relationships, your readiness, and your commitment to honoring God in love.

This isn’t about shame — it’s about alignment, growth, and building something that lasts.

In this message, you’ll discover:

What 1 Corinthians 13 really means about love

Why marriage is God’s design — not man’s invention

How to “divorce-proof” your marriage through daily choices

Red flags to address before saying “I do”

Why sexual integrity matters for long-term stability

How grit and perseverance protect your future

What it means to “Choose Your Hard”

Real love takes discipline.

Real love takes obedience.

Real love takes grit.

But it’s worth it.