MARRIED LIFE JOURNEY
God’s Design for Marriage
Marriage is the stable foundation of a happy family life. It begins when a man and woman come together in unison to become one. This sacred bond is meant to reflect:
Unity
Love
Purity, and
Mutual support
It’s also an expression of God’s complete love for humanity—overcoming loneliness, as seen in:
Genesis 2:18 (NIV) “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.”
The Joyful Beginning
Marriage often begins with thrill and anticipation, especially during the wedding ceremony when couples publicly express lifelong commitment in all areas of life.
The media often showcases this joyful beginning, but the journey afterward is where real love is tested and proven.
Parenting in Marriage
When God blesses a marriage with children, He expects parents to nurture and guide them with love and responsibility.
Proverbs 22:6 (NCV)
“Train children to live the right way, and when they are old, they will not stray from it.”
Facing Challenges Together
It’s normal for couples to face unexpected challenges in marriage. Sadly, when these are mishandled, they can cause distance, pain, and in some cases, separation—leading many to believe the institution of marriage is failing. But not all is lost. Many couples who face difficulties with understanding and grace are able to rebuild and thrive.
Psalms 133:1 (NCV)
“It is good and pleasant when God’s people live together in peace.”
A Personal Testimony: 48 Years of Grace
In my 48 years with my wife, I’ve seen God use her to make me a better man. Through her, I’ve learned:
Cooking and cleanliness
Patience and commitment
Health and emotional growth
Even how not to fear dogs!
I often call her my “guardian angel.” She has shown me how to adapt, adjust, and conform in ways that strengthen our relationship covering my weaknesses with her strengths, and vice versa.
You don't have to give up...
Your Marriage Can Thrive Too
Maybe your marriage right now feels like nothing but pain and heartache. But with God’s help, you can handle your current situation differently. God has sufficient grace to satisfy your need, Heal your pain, and Answer your challenges.
The First Step Begins with You
Remember, harmony in marriage begins with you, not your partner. We would love to guide you toward transforming and enjoying your marriage life with new perspective, practical tools, and spiritual insight.
Sex Life in Marriage
Sexual intimacy in marriage is a perfect demonstration of God’s glory for couples. The bible advises Christians in Hebrews 13:4 that ” Marriage should be honoured by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral”.
As husband and wife begin their union together in marriage, something unique happens in their relationship beyond any human understanding, as the two become one flesh. This union of sexual intimacy should not be shared with any other person(s) outside the marriage.
Relationship
Marriage is a partnership between a husband and wife. In this union of committed friendship, they share emotional, physical, social and spiritual responsibility for the betterment of each other and children. As joint partners in the marriage, you need to identify, respect and understand each other’s strengths and weakness.
The bible in Ecclesiastes 4:9 NCV says, “Two people are better than one, because they get more done by working together”. They become one another’s confidant in sharing family chores, tribulations and intimacy.
Romance
Romance in marriage is mainly about expressing love and dedication for each other in a way that is intentional, realistic and deeply affectionate. It often involves passionate gestures expressed in words and actions. This type of romance when not shared with any other persons outside the marriage union keeps flames of love glowing to desirable levels.
An example of this type of love is expressed by God in Jeremiah 31:3″….I love you people with a love that will last forever….”
