We all want a lifetime of love, support, and faith but sometimes we need a little help. Many of us want to create strong, Godly relationships but this isn’t always easy. Relationships take a lot of work, a lot of communication and a lot of compromise. A healthy relationship requires some give and take, but is absolutely within your reach if you and your partner are willing to do the work. Communication is a key part of building strong relationships and can either make or break the success of your relationship, so having the right conversations are imperative to making…
Browsing: marriage
Recently I told the Lord that I wanted to be married in a year. This is certainly not the first time I have shared that with God, I’m 37 years old and patiently waiting for God to graciously answer this prayer. As I was praying about this, the story of Esther came to mind. It dawned on me that Esther had an entire year of intentional preparation before she was in a position to be chosen by her King. No doubt, Esther’s upbringing had positively shaped her character and personality, but in order for her to be queen, there was…
If you are married, you have the honor to pray for your marriage. Don’t be discouraged by your current situation, remember that your prayers reach our loving Father and we have seen in scripture that the prayers of the righteous are powerful and effective. Just as God’s heart was moved with Abraham’s prayer in Genesis 18, God’s heart will be moved in regards to your marriage. Your situation could change in a matter of moments or months. Even if it takes years for you to see the fruit of your prayers, you know that all things work perfectly in God’s…
Just remember… People are watching what you’re doing and most importantly, what you’re NOT doing.
The root of any relationship should begin with your relationship with God. Here are 5 Christian Principles That Will Transform Your Relationships
Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her. – Ephesians 5:25 Of course, as a woman, it can be hard to understand a man’s perspective. A few men were open and willing to share their own views on what being a Christian man should look like, Christian dating, and what a Godly marriage should embody. They were each asked several questions, including: – What or who made them into the man they are today? – What they think classifies as “childish”? – How would they describe what being a true man of God looks…
There are many ways the enemy tries to sabotage Christian marriages. Here are just a few…
The past six months has been the most devastating six months of my life. I lost my well paid job due to health reasons and 2 ½ months later I lost my oldest brother in a tragic accident. My life was broken beyond comprehension and my spirit was crushed. It wasn’t because I was not a “strong enough Christian” but because I’ve never been through this before. So I tried to handle it all on my own, and as a result, I suffered severe depression. I disconnected myself from family and friends and those that didn’t understand just left me.…
You can’t fight his battles, but there’s one thing you can do to help… Pray!
Married life not only impacts you, it touches your children. By allowing issues to grow and by not solving them in your relationship, they could really hurt and in some cases damage a child’s view on relationships as an adult. Things like not showing affection, calling each other names, avoiding discussions, or giving your spouse the silent treatment all can negatively impact children. By not addressing these issues, children could grow up doing the same things in their relationships and in life like being distant, not communicating, or becoming abusive. If you are in a toxic marriage where there is…
Whether you’re engaged to be married or already married, the Bible has verses to prepare and guide you every day of your marriage.
Before I was married, I enjoyed the single life. It was fun for me? hanging out with my girls almost every weekend, taking road trips, not having to check in with anyone about where I was going and not having to let anyone know when I would be returning. The single life definitely had its moments of enjoyment. However, after I said “I do,” I acknowledged there were some actions that couldn’t join me in marriage. In order to make a relationship work, I believe there are certain behaviors married folks just shouldn’t do. Here are 10 signs that you…
Scripture provides no list of qualifications for a pastor’s wife. Pastors and deacons are covered in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1, but the pastor’s wife? She doesn’t show up, at least in terms of suitability for an office. Nevertheless, some churches have their own set of unwritten qualifications for the pastor’s wife, many of which create unrealistic expectations and abundant misconceptions. These can place undue pressure on the wife of a pastor. This shouldn’t be the case, however, since Scripture knows no such formal category. Here are five popular misconceptions about the pastor’s wife: 1. You have it all together. Some will assume you’ve worked through all your issues. Sure, you may struggle, but…
A Christian marriage should not seek worldly advice. Biblical marriage advice with prayer is the only way to go.
In order for a Christ-built relationship to form, each of these pillars must be mature enough at least to bear the brunt of carving in order to make it better.
Marriage is a precious gift that couples sometimes take for granted. Did you know God wants your marriage to be healthy and wants you to prosper as a couple? This is difficult to do when we get in the way of our own happiness. We should be suitable helpers to our spouse and be reminded of what God says in Genesis 2:24 “That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh.” The one flesh concept, sometimes gets lost in most marriages. We complain and look for what’s not…
It may hurt you, but don’t let it break you!
” In a few months my daughter will stand in front of a minister and get married to another woman. I love my daughter dearly, but I am not okay with this so I do not plan to attend the wedding. The problem is, My daughter suffers from Bi-Polar and has already tried to commit suicide once a few years ago. Her reason was that she felt like no one (specifically me) accepted her for who she was so she would rather be dead. I have not expressed to my daughter yet my intention to skip the wedding. My fear…
There should be a difference between what you desire and what you require.
If you are in a relationship or you are engaged and getting cold feet… Here are 5 Signs You May Not Be Ready For Marriage
