Today all over the world the enemy is attacking the institution of marriage in a fierce and subtle ways. This is really affecting Christians and non-Christians marriages resulting in the breakdown of a significant number of marriages. We need to understand the serious nature of the conflict and reinforce our defense against the lies that Satan is spreading, standing on the truth that God has revealed in His word.
The time to prepare for marriage is not when you are just about to get married, rather it is now. Allow the Spirit of God to begin to shape your thinking on marriage because it is the second most important decision you will make in your entire life and should be considered with the utmost seriousness. If you marry "well" you will bring "heaven" down to earth. If you make a foolish choice, you may bring yourself down into the pits of a "hellish" life.
1. Practical Principles:
Set your heart on growing in intimacy with Jesus: Philippians 3 vs 10 says, "I want to know Christ and experience the mighty power that raised Him from the dead. I want to suffer with Him, sharing in His death". NLT.
This is not to say that a love relationship with another human being is of little significance in God's eyes rather you are acknowledging God's greatest commandment to love Him first and foremost above all others with all your heart, mind, soul and strength. When you put first thing first, you are bringing order and harmony into your life rather than confusion and conflict of interests. When you set your heart and mind on knowing Christ above all others, you will discover that God blesses you in your human relationship and uses them for His glory.
2. Put Your Trust In God:
Proverbs 3 vs 5-6 says, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart; not depend on your own understanding. Vs 6 Seek His will in all you do and he will show you which path to take". NLT
Marriage is most important aspect of our lives which we must commit into God's loving hands. He is our loving Shepherd and wants to guide us and provide His need in our lives in the most satisfying and fulfilling way. We express our truth in God by praying to Him, asking for His help, direction and overruling in the whole matter of marriage. Exodus 15 vs 13.
3. Studying the scripture about God's will and standards concerning marriage:
2 Timothy 2 vs 15 says, "Work hard so you can present yourself to God and receive His approval. Be a good worker, one who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly explains the word of truth". NLT
2 Timothy 3 vs 14-16 says,"But you must remain faithful to the things you have been taught. You know they are true, for you know you can trust those who taught you. 15 You have been taught the holy Scriptures from childhood, and they have given you the wisdom to receive the salvation that comes by trusting in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right".NLT
We should build our life on His word and build His word into our lives. The word alone tells us how to live for Him and serve Him. We are surrounded by false teachings, therefore we must not allow our society to distort or crowd our God's eternal truth. Spend time to reflect on the foundation of our faith in God's word, the great truth that build up our lives.
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