Category: Engaged
So, recently I have seen several pictures circulating around social media with women proposing to their men. While it may look very cute, I think it really sets a bad precedent for the future of those marriages considering that if the intent is to have a godly marriage, there there is a godly model that should be followed. If you just want marriage for the sake of marriage—no problem.
However, if you are a Christian, then modeling the plan which God ordained for marriage will be for your benefit.
With that said, here are 6 biblical reasons why a woman should NOT propose to a man!
1. Marriage is God’s idea
Many people who do not even walk with God continue to follow the tradition of getting married in churches. Why was this a tradition? Because traditionally marriage was viewed as an institution that God created and many believe that the covenant being made should be before God and witnesses. It is clear that society has now made it a simple formality. We all are aware that marriage in scripture looked nothing like it does today.
However in scripture, EVERY single time people got married, a man was sent to a woman’s family, asked for her, took her to his family, and there he cared for her and they worked together to be fruitful and multiply and advance the kingdom of God.
Genesis 1:28 says, “God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky and over every living creature that moves on the ground.” For Christians, our instructions on marriage come from scripture because God is the founder of marriage. I believe if God makes something, it is best to follow his instructions on how it operates. Not our own.
2. Marriage models the kingdom of God.
Throughout scripture you see Jesus referring to the church as his bride.
Revelation 19:7-9 says, “Let us rejoice and exult and give him the glory, for the marriage of the Lamb has come, and his Bride has made herself ready; it was granted her to clothe herself with fine linen, bright and pure— for the fine linen is the righteous deeds of the saints. And the angel said to me, ’Write this: Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb.’ And he said to me, ‘These are the true words of God.’”
Jesus is coming for his bride that we are preparing for him. In the same way, a woman prepares herself for her husband, and then he comes and he takes her as his wife. If it was the other way around, the bride would come for Jesus. The constant symbolic model of Jesus and his bride is a consistent reminder of the order found in scripture of a husband loving his wife as Christ loves the church, and the wife honoring the husband.
As Christians, what we are living for is that final marriage as described in Revelations. Jesus will take his bride, and that is the model that has been set up for us to follow as well.
3. The Biblical roles of marriage becomes confused.
Most of the time when men make the decision to propose to someone, it is not something that is a fluke. Most men, or I should say Godly men, put in a lot of prayer, thought, and planning. Usually they carefully make the decision, because they know the responsibility that comes with taking a wife.
Some of what a husband is called to do is provide, protect, nurture, lead, instruct, and give vision to the family. When a woman proposes to a man, she is taking on the role of the man to lead, provide, and even to protect. Often times this emasculates the man, causing the roles to be switched, even in the marriage.
Ephesians 5:21-24- Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of the church, his body, and is himself its Savior. Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit in everything to their husbands.
As mentioned above, there is a biblical model on the order of a marriage. Men submit to God; women submit to their husbands; Christ submits to God. The submission that the Bible speaks about refers to the woman following the leading of her husband; this does not mean she does not have a voice. As a matter of fact, a Godly husband empowers his wife to be who God called her too.
The wife should marry a man who she trusts to make good decisions, which in turn allows her to follow his leading. When there is a disagreement about the future of the house and what is to happen with the family, biblically it is the man who is to make the final decision, as he has been given influence and responsibility for the wellness of the house.
When a woman enters into a relationship making the most important decision, which in this case is to take “the man” as her wedded husband, the relational roles are distorted from the very beginning.
For those that do not believe in certain gender roles in marriage, this may seem okay, but from my experience as a counselor, sooner or later this will cause a problem. Once again, there is an instruction manual that God has provided, and marriage works best when we follow the instructions that come with it.
4. Men lose their innate ability to pursue and win the affection of their spouse.
Men are naturally born to pursue and conquer. I am not saying women are to be conquered, but that their hearts are to be won. If you speak to most men, even if they are shy, they love the joy of winning over the affection of their bride.
Proverbs 18:22 says “He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord.”
To find is to look for something and then acquire it. The process of looking is not the same as finding. Most of the times when you find something, it becomes yours. The job of a man is not just to look, but to capture his wives heart and make it his. In marriage he will continue to pursue her love and her affection.
That’s why scripture says “Husbands love your wives with an everlasting love, just as Christ loves the church.” The love and pursuit Christ has for the church is ongoing. The pursuit to win many to him is ongoing as well, and so should the pursuit of the husband for the wife.
Men receive joy from the pursuit; the proposal is the sealing of the deal of the first part of that pursuit. It is the decision to fully commit to the one they have been longing for and to make a full commitment to care for her and love her in front of others. Men have innate instincts that motivate them to pursue a woman, make her his bride, and love her just as Christ loves the church.
When we do things the other way around, we take their ability to pursue, lead, and even create and advance away from them. When we pursue a man for marriage, we are setting ourselves up to pursue him the rest of the marriage.
5. It further weakens their ability to make decisions as a leader.
Even though most men know within the first few weeks of dating if someone is wifey material (Yes, I said that), some need a little time preparing financially or emotionally. If God has revealed to both the man and woman they are to be married, it is important to gain a clear understanding of what courtship looks like in the kingdom so that both people have a clear timeline of events.
Marriage is a decision for both people to make. However, once both parties decide, it is then the job of the man to help seal the deal by taking his bride. It’s the job of the woman to help the man make good decisions and lead well.
Here is a piece from a writer named Scott croft:
“Among the different roles assigned to men and women in the Bible, men are assigned the role of leadership. This is true in the church and in the family. This is not a signal of male superiority or of the greater importance of men. It is simply God’s design and assignment of equally valuable roles among spiritually equal beings. Men initiate, women respond. Briefly, biblical support for this position is found, among other passages, in the creation order in Genesis 2, in 1 Corinthians 11: 7-9, and Ephesians 5. True, these passages refer to marriage, but it is wise and right to set patterns that will serve you well in marriage, especially if one accepts the premise that the purpose of dating is to find a marriage partner.”
6. Every woman deserves to be pursued.
There is honor and dignity that is given to a woman when she is pursued and won over. You are worthy of the pursuit. When you read Song of Solomon, you see how he pursues the bride over and over. This book can be taken as a literal love story, or as an allegorical one of Christ’s love for the church—his bride.
Either way, he pursues the bride. In the same manner Jesus pursues us daily with his love, calling us deeper into relationship with him, we should want our marriages to model that. Allow yourself to be pursued to the end; and allow the man God has for you to win your affection and claim you as his. Women do play a role in this, they have the most important job of saying “yes.”
Marriage is not just up to the man, women position themselves and partner with their spouse to begin to build a legacy. Women position yourselves to do your part and allow men to do their part. He should be the one to put the ring on your finger
This is why we believe preparing for marriage God’s way is VITALLY important to drawing the right person that will lead you well in marriage.
Pursuing and accomplishing individual dreams and goals while also maintaining a healthy marriage can seem a daunting task. Before you let resentment and disappointment get the better of you, remember that God designed us to flourish in a marriage covenant, both jointly and as a unique creation. Here are some key strategies to adopt that will put you on the road to success in this area.
1. Put Your Marriage First
No matter how lofty your aspirations are and what kind of effort it takes to reach those heights, the person sitting across from you should never play second fiddle. God created marriage as a picture of how Jesus relates to his people, and stewarding that is the ultimate priority.
It is an orphan and fear based mentality that says you have do something, be something, or get something for yourself before you can commit fully to others. The Word instructs wives to submit and honor their husbands, and husbands to love their wives as Christ loved the church (Guys, if you think you got the better end of the deal there, think again…Christ loved the church so much that he gave his life for them, so while your wife must simply submit, you have to die.)
2. Communicate Clearly
A lot of marital problems could be easily resolved if we would just talk to each other. Mind reading is not a gift of the Holy Spirit and we can’t assume, with all that goes on in life, that our spouse is perfect enough to retain every detail of your hopes and dreams. It is a constant conversation that needs to happen as seasons and situations change.
If you feel resentment building because your spouse is unsupportive or unaware of your goals, then sit down and remind them what you are passionate about. We have not because we ask not, right?
3. Validate Your Spouse
Their are a lot of times when one partner’s dreams seem so much “greater” than the others. Husband is going through law school and wife wants to be a stay at home mom. Wife wants to pursue an acting career and husband wants to coach little league.
No matter how big or small the dream, they are all “great” in the heart of the person who dreams them. You must intentionally and proactively validate what beats in your spouse’s heart. Encourage them regularly and make it known that what is important to them is important to you.
4. Come Up With A Game Plan
All of the communication and encouragement in the world means nothing if there is no action. First of all pray and listen to the Holy Spirit. He is there to guide you with heavenly wisdom so don’t ignore that valuable asset.
Pull out the schedules and the budgets and see what resources are available to you. Intentionally work out how much time, money, and energy will be spent on goals, both individual and joint. If it is a season for one of you to take the spotlight then don’t be afraid to put more toward that goal. Create clear short term and long term goals, including strict deadlines, to keep yourselves on track.
It is said that two heads are better than one so we need to start seeing marriage as instrumental and not detrimental to the fulfilling of our dreams and desires. You are a dynamic duo, so don’t let the enemy steal what God has meant for good. Stay open, stay focused, and stand united under Christ’s love and allow God to do as He promised, to give you above and beyond all you could ask or imagine.
I have had many of my friends, cousins and frat brothers ask me the same question, “Joel, doesn’t the bible say that a wife is supposed to be submissive her husband?”
My answer is always the same, “Yep, but the husband’s job is much harder. The husband is supposed to love his wife like Jesus loved the Church. And remember, Jesus died for the Church.”
As the bible says, the man is supposed to be the head of the household, but there is one important condition that can not be overlooked. The man is to be lead by God. If a man is taking his directives from God and the wife is submitting to him, the wife in effect is submitting to God. Wives are supposed to submit to the submitted. Wives are supposed to be lead by the lead. If the husband is not submitted to God or lead by God, the contract is null and void.
There are five things that a man can do to love his wife as Jesus loves the Church.
1. Obey God
Jesus did everything God told Him to do. He completely submitted to God. If we are to love our wives as Jesus loves the Church, we are to completely submit to God.
2. Teach Her the Word of God
Jesus constantly taught the Word of God. If we are to love our wives as Jesus loves the Church, we are to study the word so that we may teach or wives the word. Learning the word of God in order to teach the word of God is not reserved just for pastors and bishops, it is expected of every believer, especially husbands. Every Christian husband is in essence a bishop, because a bishop is a pastor of pastors, or simpler stated, a leader of leaders.
3. Serve Her
Jesus was a servant leader. He perfectly illustrated this when He washed the disciples feet (John 13:1-7). A huge part of a husbands commitment to his wife is to serve her. He is to serve her when he wants to and especially when he doesn’t. Keep in mind Jesus washed Judas’ feet and He knew Judas was going to betray Him.
4. Heal Her
Jesus performed many miracles. Along with walking on water and feeding five thousand, He healed people. He gave sight to the blind and because of Jesus, the lame walked. By His stripes we were healed from all of our physical and mental afflictions.
With God, husbands can heal their wives. We can heal our wives by committing to love them. We can heal our wives by working hard everyday to love them as God leads us to. Our words and our actions have the power to heal. No matter what our wives have been through, we can heal them.
5. Die for Her
For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son. Jesus died for His bride. He literally surrendered His life. We must do the same. We must be willing to give up our lives figuratively and literally. We must be willing to give up all of our hopes, dreams and aspirations for our wives. We must also be willing to protect our wives at all cost. Even if it costs us our lives.
Yes, a wife is supposed to submit to her husband, but if and only if he has submitted to God. Relax. God has given us plenty of help. He sent Jesus to set the example. He’s given us the Holy Spirit to guide us. He also places people in our lives to help us along the way. Oh, and He has also given us marriedandyoung.com
“You can be anything you want to be, as long as you put your mind to it.”
These are the cliche words that echoed in our ears as children as we dreamed of being astronauts, rock stars, princesses, and even the President of the United States. As the years passed by and we navigated the seas of life, we began to find out that statement was much easier said than done, and sometimes it sounded like an outright lie. After all we did much more than just “put our mind to it”… We poured our time, money, emotions, and even our identity into attaining that dream.
How many times have you heard someone say that they are waiting to get married until they finish school, start their ministry, get that dream job, etc.? Now I realize there are practical reasons for this but I also strongly believe there is an underlying mentality that keeps us from being fully able to commit to a relationship because we think we have to give up on our dreams to accommodate another’s. We figure that if we have that piece locked safely into our life prior to marriage, then it gets grandfathered in as a mutual goal.
I spent over a decade pursuing a music career. I was 110% sure I was going to be a famous recording artist…heck I had even been on American Idol, so it must be true! It consumed me and took all of my time and resources. Their was no relationship in my life that could hold a candle to fulfilling my dream of performing for the world, and everyone, even my own family, took a back seat. I was the last person anyone wanted to marry. Then came the day it lost its luster. I was jaded from rejection and tired of having nothing to show for my efforts. I told myself to grow up and I put that dream away.
That’s when I met Jesus. That’s when I heard He had plans and a future for me. That’s when He told me His plans involved me doing music again and my passion was reignited. That is also when I met my wife…and she came packaged with her own dreams as well. Oh Jesus, how you love irony.
Two people, passionately pursuing dreams and desires of their own, now called to support their partner’s as well, while also committing to build a thriving marriage and family. With limited resources…time, money, and energy…it seems like some major compromise was in order and someone must be headed for disappointment.
Whose gets the spotlight? Who stands on the sidelines?
I am afraid that there is no one solid solution for this…but there are strategies that will guide you to your own way of working through your unique situation. God obviously created marriage as a beautiful thing and He also cares about each individuals desires. Although there will be seasons of spotlights and sidelines for each of us, there is also grace and provision enough for everything as well.
A favorite quote of mine states “a person is never diminished by celebrating another’s success.” Especially within the covenant of marriage, when you seem to be at an impasse in the decision to set a course, giving preference to the other will never end badly…it is a cornerstone of Christianity to prefer others above yourself.
If this issue is something you deal with in your marriage, then stay tuned for Part 2 of this series in which we will present some key mentalities and strategies that will allow you to work together and maintain a healthy partnership where you both can flourish individually.
We all know what a counterfeit dollar is right? It looks like real money but upon examination we find out it is not. According to the United States Department of Treasury , an estimated 70 million counterfeit dollars are believed to be in circulation, or there is approximately one counterfeit note for every 10,000 in genuine currency (Wikipedia 2014).
One of the most frequently asked questions I get is “How will I be able to identify the counterfeit person in my dating relationships?”
Several years of counseling individuals who ended up with counterfeits has helped me learn certain clues that one can identify to determine the authenticity of the person you are with.
1. What does the real thing look like?
When you are waiting for a mate, have an idea of at least five core values, that you are not willing to compromise with. Values like “She loves God, he is hard working, he must be truthful, she is kind etc.).
Identify those “certain must have’s” that are meaningful. When people come into your path that are missing those core values they may not be the real thing. We all know the color, texture, quality of real money. Likewise the more time you spend in God’s face learning what the real thing looks like the easier it will be to identify the counterfeit.
2. What is their value?
Real money has real value and it adds value to your bank account. Counterfeit money may look like it will add value, but when closely examined you begin to see that it actually depreciates your worth. This is the same with people.
Look at what they bring into your relationship and ask your self if they bring you closer to God and make you a better person. If all they bring is chaos, drama, confusion, or heartache, they are probably not the real thing.
“The blessing of the lord maketh you rich and add no sorrow” (Proverbs 10:22).
Relationships are not perfect but they should always bring you joy even in the hard moments.
3. Can they withstand the light?
What do I mean by this? When your parents, friends, mentors, and leaders inspect this person, what do they have to say about him or her? Seek wise council. There is protection in a multitude of counselors.
Heed the voice of those who care about you! What do others see when they take a close look at the person? Counterfeit money is put under a light to examine its real contents. Have the people in your life you trust examine the content by shining a light on the person you are interested in.
4. Are they consistent?
Counterfeit dollars crumble in the wash. How does the person you are interested in handle stress, difficult times, and misunderstandings?
Their ability to act in a certain way consistently throughout different scenarios is a huge indicator they are who they say they are.
As Maya Angelo said, “When someone shows you who they are believe them.” People will give you clues to their character by how they handle certain situations.
5 . When did they come into your life?
Timing is key with counterfeit people. They will come into your life either when you are most desperate, or most focused. Examine the time they showed up. Was it a season God had called you to walk closer to him, or you felt you should focus on a particular area?
Did their coming help you focus or distract you? Has their presence in your life been an added benefit or a distraction?
6. Are you compromising in any way?
Counterfeit people like to get something out of your life without exchanging it for its true value. People use counterfeit money which has no value usually to ascertain something that is valuable.
If you find yourself giving up something valuable without a level of mutual compensation, commitment, or covenant, you might be dealing with a counterfeit! If there are certain standards, especially Godly morals, that you are relinquishing for this person they may be a counterfeit.
7. Are you experiencing confusion?
As believers our lives are governed by the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit always brings peace. If you are experiencing confusion, torment, or a lack of peace, it is most likely a clue from the Holy Spirit that either the situation is not right, or you have some internal things that you need to work on. Either way take it slow.
There are many signs and signals one can look for, but the most important thing you can do is learn to hear God’s voice because His Spirit will always lead us into all truth if we heed it. God bless you guys! May God bring the perfect mate for you!
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Being financially blessed is a desire of all couples in order to provide for their families, enjoy life, and prepare for the future. Here are 3 ways to have a financially blessed marriage.
1. Pay God First
After watching my mom pay God first each Sunday at church my entire childhood, I was so excited to do it once I started making my own money. God has shown Himself faithful in this area of my life more times than I can count. I remember my first time seeing my older brother ride his bike without training wheels. It was so cool, and I instantly wanted to do the same. I jumped on it and crashed.
My dad came over to me and said, “Jamal you need to learn how to ride on the training wheels before you move on to the big boy bike.” I would practice every day until I felt I was ready to do it again. This is the same with paying God first. He has set it up that we learn how to pay Him first in order to preserve our hearts from money becoming our god which results in us crashing with bad finanical decisions.
Matthew 6:24, “No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other or else He will hold to the one, and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.
My goal was not to stay on the training wheels, but to one day be able to ride freely without any assistance. Which is living a generous lifestyle. I believe with all of my heart the reason my wife and I have seen our finances blessed is because we have faithfully paid God first.
Pay God first by setting aside 10% out of each paycheck and giving it at church!
From full college scholarships, vehicles paid off, promotions at work, supernatural wedding, and much more. Have there been hard times? Absolutely. But, those hard times simply remind us of who are source of happiness is, His name is Jesus.
2. Give Generously
I remember a dear friend of mine was getting married and I had a sincere desire to pay for his honeymoon. I believed by faith that sowing into his honeymoon, I would reap it when my time came.
Well, majority of our wedding was covered through generous blessings, but our honeymoon came fully out of my pocket. Not being ungrateful, but the thought did come to my mind to why my seed sowed didn’t reap a harvest there.
Well, fast forward to almost a year later (the present). A few weeks ago a friend of mine called me asking if we were planning our one year anniversary to which I replied, “yes!” He then said, God laid it on my heart to pay for you and Natasha’s 1 year anniversary vacation. I almost did two back flips because not at all was I expecting him to say that!
Sowing and reaping is a biblical principle you can be sure God stands by, but He doesn’t do it on your terms.
I encourage you and your spouse to develop the passion for giving generously which is over and above your 10% given to your local church to others and watch God work on your behalf.
You’re blessed to be a blessing!
2 Corinthians 4:12, “Whatever you give is acceptable if you give it eagerly. And give according to what you have, not what you don’t have.”
3. Spend Righteously
You do not own your money, and I pray your money doesn’t own you. God is the one who enables you to wake up each morning, go to work each day, and come home to enjoy the work of your labor. If you agree, then you are not the owner, but a manager of your income.
“The Earth is the Lord’s, and all it contains, the World, and those who dwell in it.” Psalm 24:1
With the understanding that your money is God’s then we should spend it the way God desires for us to spend it. Spending righteously simply means spending wisely. According to the parable of the talents, God illustrates His desire to cause increase to those who are good stewards of what He entrusts them with.
When you have been faithful with few, God will then entrust you with much. How are you and your spouse spending after you have paid God first, paid your bills, and paid yourself? Are you tracking where your money goes, investing in wise investments, and preparing for the future?
My wife and I have two different relationships with money. She spends on small things constantly, and I spend on big things once in a while. We’ve had to learn how to work as a team in order to live the life we desire to live and be a good steward of what God has given us.
1. How do you and your spouse manage your finances in your home?
2. What are somethings you and your spouse have done to have a financially blessed marriage?
For Men
Be a man
Set the standard
Do not complain about the way she dresses, acts and talks
Because, it’s your fault
It’s because you let her
My bad
Did I say let her?
I meant to say lead her
To believe
That she’s only beautiful scantily clad looking ready to conceive
Let her be free to be your queen to be
And she’ll treat you like a king
I promise, to keep her, you won’t have to be mean
Stop being weak, stop being lame
Be a man, it’s all your responsibility take onus take the blame
If you respect her, you respect yourself
And plant seeds of wealth
If not for you, then the next guy
Show her how not to fall for lies
Be a man, live with integrity
What you get is what you see
It’s not my words but my actions that are really me
Be her brother, be her friend
If you do, both hearts will mend
Don’t aimlessly spread your seed
Closely guard your legacy
It’s not about you it’s about we
Keep the faith
Keep up the fight
If you ain’t married you ain’t doing it right
For Her
You thought he’d stay if you gave it away?
But that’s precisely why’s he’s leaving
It didn’t work with Ricky, Bobby, Sean, Paul or even Steven
Insanity
Try something new
Date you
Learn how to treat you
Fall in love with you
You are worth so much
At least that’s what He said
You are fearfully and wonderfully made
Do not settle for less
Let Him bless you with your fairy tale
Never stop believing
Expand your horizons even
I’m sure you’re realizing
Such strict discrimination is unconstitutional and delusional
I know it’s not fair
But stick to God’s plan He’s painfully clear
Find the one who’s in Him
But you say he’s just a friend
Give him a chance I’m sure your heart he’ll mend
You don’t have to be clever
It’s not hard, there’s no secret
Marriage is friendship forever
It is what it is
Don’t you want to have kids?
Please, don’t do it alone
I’m begging you to find a king with whom to share the throne.
Keep the faith
Keep up the fight
Because if you ain’t married you ain’t doing it right
Marriages are at war! I’m not referencing a struggle between husband and wife, although those do exist. I’m not talking about the pressures of kids, jobs, school, etc. that can strain a marriage.
I’m not even referencing the onslaught of divorce that has led to the demise of 51 % of marriages. Instead, I want to open our eyes to something altogether more insidious.
I love the United States of America! As the super power, there is no other place I would rather live. The personal allowances that this government has given to its citizens are often enviable to those around the world, which makes me proud of the nation’s contributions.
However, as the political, social, and economic backdrop of the US has changed, so has the value system and some may even say the moral code of our society; especially those beliefs rooted in the premise of “In God We Trust.” These societal shifts have also played a part in the scope and frame of marriage. Let me explain…
Marriage, in the eyes of the Christian, believer, saint, or whatever name you want to give the followers of Jesus Christ is a Holy union that is unto God first.
The parameters by which this union is outlined can be found in scriptures such as Mark 10:6-9, Gen. 2:22-24, and many others that denote that marriage is between a husband (man) and wife (woman).
This sacred and covenanted agreement of man and woman was, in its intent, meant to give God glory through:
- Companionship for one another
- Love and affection by which we can understand how Christ loves his followers (the church)
- Reproduction (be fruitful and multiply)
These are tenants of God, of which are beyond contest.
On June 26, 2013, the US Government rendered the definition of marriage as “the union of two US citizens”. Not as a political comment, but worth outlining the elusive, yet effectively nuanced tactics of the enemy that has silenced the holy and covenantal elements of marriage and in effect is a right that can be granted by our country and not one that is granted, hallowed, and endorsed by our God.
Although the intention of state and federal government was to give equal right to all, the federal government has normalized marriage and placed it on the same plane as the right to protection, the right to vote, the right to own a home and other economic rights. The definition of marriage has been changed, thus changing and challenging the sanctimony of marriage.
It makes it difficult to effectively fight for God’s right of marriage when the changing of the definition takes the focus off God and places it in man’s fallible and often sinful intellect.
Marriage has been under attack since the beginning of time and we must caution ourselves not to be overly logical and remain steadfast and unmovable in our prayers and examples of what marriage is. Let’s not become callous to the original intention of marriage and sit by idly while it is being diluted for purposes that are economic and social and not necessarily covenantal.
It is imperative that as a body of believers that we are on alert for cunning strategies that separate the people from God’s first institution. I challenge all of God’s people to be resolute in prayer and fasting that the leaders of our government will yield to the power of God, not the threat of losing votes. Call upon the fire of the Holy Spirit to burn the iniquity out of the pillars in our communities and local, state, and federal government.