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| Author: Pastor Faith Oyedepo |
Topic: Foundation for an Enviable Marriage
Dear Reader,
It is a good day and a glorious month! You are blessed in Jesus’ name. I welcome you to another refreshing time in God’s presence. This month, I will be teaching on the Foundation For An Enviable Marriage.
God’s Word says: If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do? (Psalms 11:3). It is important for you to know that marriage is not a promise, but a covenant relationship. An enviable Christian marriage is neither a promise from God, nor does it come by wishing.
The marriage covenant involves two parties: God on one hand and the man (and his wife) on the other. God is the initiator of the covenant and His terms of agreement are sealed up in His Word. Man, on his part, is required to obey God’s terms of the agreement.
God instituted marriage and family life. He made the terms and limits of the marriage covenant available to us, through His Word in the Bible. Thus, you can enjoy an exciting marriage, if only you understand the terms of the marriage covenant, and live within the limits of the covenant.
God’s Word says: God upholds all things by the Word of His power (Hebrews 1:3). All things here include marriage and family life. This Scripture clearly reveals to us that God’s Word is power.
If you want God to uphold your marriage so as not to crumble, if your marriage must succeed and become outstanding, you need the power in the Word of God. This is because all things are upheld by it. You can’t put God and His Word aside, and expect to have an enviable marriage. The foundation for this is following what God says about marriage and doing it.
Man’s hardness of heart towards God’s instructions has been a major reason for marital and family failure, all over the world. The Lord Jesus said … But from the beginning it was not so…
God’s design for marriage and family life in the beginning was set towards fruitfulness and multiplication; it wasn’t designed for failure, heartaches or sorrow. Even now, you don’t have to suffer marriage failure. In fact, you can experience a great married life, if you open up to God’s Wisdom.
The foundation of an enviable marriage is God. Do you want to enjoy a most successful marriage? If yes, then give your life to Christ. This entails confessing your sins and accepting Jesus as your Lord and Saviour. If you are ready for this new birth experience, please say this prayer: “Dear Lord Jesus, I come to You today as a sinner. Forgive me of my sins. I believe You died and rose on the third day for my sins. I accept You as my Lord and Saviour. Make me a child of God today. Thank You for accepting me into Your Kingdom.”
Congratulations! You are now born again! All-round rest and peace are guaranteed you, in Jesus’ Name. Call or write, and share your testimonies with me through contact@faithoyedepo.org; OR 07026385437 and 08141320204.
For more insight, these books authored by me are available at the Dominion Bookstores in all Living Faith Churches and other leading Christian bookstores: Marriage Covenant, Making Marriage Work, Building A Successful Home and Success in Marriage (Co-Authored).
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