EMPOWERING LIVES WITH PURPOSE:
We are in wedding season. Many of us may have family members or friends getting married, or we may be planning to attend a wedding soon. There is joy and happiness in the airing of these joyous occasions.
Something important we should think about is to always have a heart of caring about couples who are making a decision that should last a lifetime.
Marriage is a huge commitment. We live in a time when words and agreements seem to be carelessly spoken, and promises are too casually made. God says it’s better not to vow a vow at all, than to vow a vow to Him and not keep it. (Numbers 30:1-2) Broken words are betrayed promises.
The wrong decision in any lifetime commitment can bring on misery and pain. God knows who will make the best marriage partner and has a guideline in His Word for marriage. Prayer and wise counsel will help to encourage healthy relationships and is honoring to God.
As women of God, if you are able, talk and share with the ones you care about who are about to make big decisions and who are in love and moving forward with marriage. If God is consulted before entering into marriage, it has a stronger chance to be happy.
It’s our obligation as Christ followers to speak up with encouragement, love, and wise counsel and more importantly “biblical” wise counseling. To show love, we must exhibit love in our life. If you know someone close enough to you who is getting married, offer to help them pray through the time before their marriage date; they may be grateful for your help. If they know you are a person who loves God and cares for them, they will listen and hopefully remember to confide in you if there is ever a need.
Magnificent weddings do not make perfect marriages; only God can do that. Plant the seed in their minds that seeking God’s counsel instead of just following emotions gives them hope. (Prov. 19:21)
Prayer is such a kind way to show you care. Maybe share or send them some verses on marriage that will speak truth for their future… 1 Corinthians 1:10, Matthew 12:25, Psalm 127:1, Mark 10:6-9, and Prov. 18:22.
The biggest truth, God hates divorce! He allows forgiveness for our mistakes, but shouldn’t we try to help with encouragement and truths BEFORE someone takes the biggest step for life? (Malachi 2:13-16)
It’s better to say a kind word of prayer and encouragement from scripture or seek pre-marriage counseling than to remain silent and be held accountable.
Ladies, we are women changers in this world. The devil hates a Christian home. We must work harder to help establish Christ-centered relationships that have a chance to begin with God before the devil gets hold of them.
If you know someone close to you who is getting married, pray for them and help them to pray, too. Encourage them to seek wise, Godly scounsel before marriage! You will feel so relieved knowing you did what you could before God to point them in the right direction; God will take over from there. Always do your part in love, encouragement, and prayer where you can.❤