Understanding Marriage 6

Heb.13v4: Marriage is honourable among all, and the bed undefiled; but fornicators and adulterers God will judge.

Pro.4v7: Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore, get wisdom, and in all your getting, get understanding.

Getting wisdom is the most important thing you can ever do for yourself, especially when it comes to your marital life. I have been sharing God’s timeless truths concerning marriage. These treasures will help you to live the marital life like God designed it. I believe as you embrace these truths, things will never cease to work in your marriage. So without much ado, let’s dig into the truths for today!

Basic truths about marriage:

15. Marriage is between two forgivers. If you are not ready to forgive, you can’t succeed in marriage. Those who hold unto their hurts, bitterness, disappointments et cetera. in marriage never find marital bliss. It pays to be a forgiver. A successful marriage is usually between 2 forgivers. Are you ready to be a forgiver? My dear reader, it’s better to take the high road of forgiveness than that of malice and unforgiveness. It’s time to develop your capacity to forgive. It’s time for you to stop playing the blame game and start taking responsibility. It’s time to forgive your spouse and yourself (Col.3v13-15).

16. Marriage is sacrificial in nature. If you are not ready to sacrifice, your marriage may not work. To go up, you need to give up. It’s time to let go of selfishness and self-centeredness. It’s time to be other-people-minded. It’s time to sacrifice for the good of your family! You need to start sacrificing in the little things so that you can reap the bigger things (2Cor.12v15). What areas of your life do you think you can start making sacrifices for a better marriage? Write them down and start taking action now!

17. Marriage will change your life forever. Marriage is a life-changing experience. It can change your life either positively or negatively depending on your choices, attitude, and response to your marriage. Are you ready for that change? Are you ready for changes in your body, mind, finance, relationships, business et cetera. that marriage will bring? If your answer is a yes, I rejoice with you for it’s the beginning of a new day in your marriage. If you believe that say a big Amen! (Eccle.4v9).

Other Scriptural References: (Eph.4v26-27, 30-31; Mk.11v25-26; 1Pet.3v7).

Prayer for Today: Heavenly Father, help me to embrace the principle of forgiveness, sacrifices and change in my marriage in Jesus name, amen.

CONFESSION: I choose to be a forgiver in my marriage. I am willing also to make sacrifices for the betterment of my marriage. I am willing to make the necessary adjustments in my marriage so as to have a flourishing marriage. Holy Spirit, help me to abide by this commitment and decisions in Jesus name, amen.