Ministering: Deacon Bisi Ajala.
Youths Sunday.
Text: Genesis 2:24.
” 24 Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.” KJV
Today, many marriages have lost their freshness, as both are no longer walking in unity. Children are affected by the quality of relationship between their parents. A marriage refresher seminar is always an indispensable exercise to pour new wine into our marriages. If there is no unity in the home, it affects the unity in the Church. The strength of a Church many times is dependent on the strength of marriages in that Church. What causes satisfaction in a marriage? The top on the lists is – effective communication and mutual understanding of each other’s temperaments. 1 Peter 3:7 – In the same way, you husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way [with great gentleness and tact, and with an intelligent regard for the marriage relationship], as with [c]someone physically weaker, since she is a woman.
How can we help people going through issues in their marriage? Counsel them to imbibe biblical principles on marriage. God is the Author of marriage; thus, His wisdom is what makes any marriage work. Arguments between couples are not bad per se, it is how the arguments are presented and resolved that makes the difference.
Many feels trapped in their marriage and are enduring rather than enjoying it. Feeling trapped is a consequence of not attending to certain issues. Rather than looking for a way out, take the issue to God, He has the heart of every creature in His Hands. Also be brutally honest with yourself, are there things or habits you need to change for your marriage to be healthier? God, most of the times, will begin the change process with you.
How do you address an abusive marriage? Is divorce an option? It is usually advised that both couples go for counselling, in the case of physical abuse, “a temporary separation” may be recommended to allow both come to their senses. Every case is different, so there is no “one silver bullet” for every marital issue. More prayers must be engaged to in order to know the mind of God regarding every situation.
In closing, marriage being a lifelong commitment should be nurtured with love like a well-watered garden. No marriage works without both parties’ investing quality time in it. Knowledge must be acquired, patience must be imbibed, and Christ-love must be allowed to reign every day.
God bless you!
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