Before you got married, you had in your head an idea of what you wanted your marriage to look like. You had all kinds of hopes and dreams and they were all good, positive things and you made plans according to this picture in your mind.   But things didn’t go exactly as planned.   This is not the first time this story has played out. God made plans for how he wanted his relationship with mankind to look.   Men, God intended for you to have a work to do, a woman to love and a will to obey.   Women, God created you to be a perfect helper for your man. So important to God that he uses the same word “helper” in the New Testament when describing Holy Spirit.   God planned for us to walk daily with him in the Garden and for us to be naked before each other and not be ashamed. And this form of nakedness is what we refer to today as true intimacy.   But things didn’t go exactly as planned.   That’s because he also gave us free will. When we chose our own way, sin, pain and death were the result. Then God introduced a new plan to bring us back to himself.   You have probably heard the Christmas story from Luke many times. Today we are going to go through not only this incredible story, but also the new plan of redemption that comes through Jesus Christ for all who would believe. Our Savior, our Redeemer, and our Lord.   So, as you join us today, grab your favorite Christmas beverage and settle in for a meaningful journey of hope.   Merry Christmas!   Johnny and Emily   💜Work with us! Beyond Betrayal Breakthrough Coaching coaching.beyondbrokenvows.com 💜Become a Beyond Broken Vows Insider! Receive our weekly newsletter with behind-the-scenes stories, marriage tips, podcast previews and early access to giveaways and promotions! insider.beyondbrokenvows.com 💜Send us a voice message on SpeakPipe   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: A 12-Stop Journey Through the Scriptures Isaiah 9:6-7 Matthew 1:18-23 Luke 2:1-20 Luke 19:10 John 11:50 Luke 23:34 John 19:30 Romans 5:1-8 Revelation 3:19-21 Romans 10:9-10 Hebrews 11:6 Revelation 21:5   RESOURCES: (This post may contain affiliate links to products. We earn a commission from qualifying purchases.)  Covenant Eyes Use promo Code BBV to get 30 days free! (website purchase only)                         RELATED EPISODES: Episode 28. Giving Thanks In Your Broken Marriage Through Gratitude Episode 30. Has Adultery Grinched Your Christmas? 2 Ways to Approach Holiday Season Triggers After Sexual Betrayal   NEXT STEPS:     ✔️FOLLOW so you don’t miss a show!     ✔️Leave a 5-star rating & written review on Apple Podcast. ✔️ You can connect with us at [email protected].     Disclaimer: The content presented in this podcast is provided solely for educational purposes and should be considered as general information. It is not intended to serve as therapy or psychological advice. We strongly recommend consulting your physician or mental health provider for personalized advice, support, or treatment concerning your well-being. In the event of a crisis, please dial 911 for immediate assistance.