Called Where You Are

Family Devotional

June 21, 2026

1 Corinthians 7:1-16

Paul answers some very personal questions about marriage, singleness, and relationships. While the details are different for each person, his main message is simple: whether you are married or single, your life belongs to Jesus.

For married people, Paul teaches that marriage is built on mutual love, care, and sacrifice. Husbands and wives are called to put each other's needs ahead of their own, reflecting the servant-hearted love of Jesus.

For single people, Paul reminds us that singleness is not second best. It is a meaningful and valuable way of living for God. Jesus Himself was single, yet He lived the fullest and most purposeful life possible.

Our world often tells us that happiness comes from relationships, romance, or physical experiences. But Paul points us to something greater—a relationship with God. Only Jesus can fully satisfy our hearts. Whether we are married, single, young, or old, God has called us to follow Him right where we are today.

The good news is that you don't have to wait for your circumstances to change before God can use you. The Holy Spirit is present and active in your life right now.

Big Idea: God has a purpose for your life no matter your relationship status.

Discussion Questions

Questions for Younger Kids (Ages 4-8)
  1. Who should be the most important person in our lives?
  2. Does God love married people more than single people?
  3. Who is someone in your family you can show kindness to this week?
  4. Did Jesus have a purpose even though He never got married?
  5. How can you follow Jesus today?

Questions for Older Kids (Ages 9-12)
  1. What does it mean to put someone else's needs before your own?
  2. Why do you think our culture puts so much importance on relationships?
  3. What does Paul teach about singleness?
  4. How does Jesus show us that a meaningful life is about more than romance or marriage?
  5. What are some ways God can use a person regardless of whether they are married or single?

Questions for Teens
  1. How does Paul's view of relationships differ from what you see on social media or in popular culture?
  2. Why is mutual love and sacrifice important in healthy relationships?
  3. What are some unhealthy messages our culture teaches about sex and fulfillment?
  4. Why do you think Paul describes singleness as a gift rather than a problem to be solved?
  5. How can finding your identity in Christ protect you from looking to relationships to give you ultimate meaning?

Family Prayer

Father, thank You for loving us and giving each of us a purpose. Help us find our identity and fulfillment in You rather than in our circumstances. Teach us to love others with the same selfless love Jesus showed us. Help us trust that You are at work in our lives right where we are today. Amen.