Handling Marital Pressure – Pt 2
Dear Reader,
Welcome to the concluding part of this teaching. In the previous edition, we examined how setting your priorities right and refusing to be anxious can help you handle marital pressure. This week, we dive deeper into Handling Marital Pressure.
Other Vital Steps to Handle Marital Pressure Include:
Make the Word of God your Guide. God’s Word contains all things that make for life and godliness, including marriage. As it is written: According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: (2 Peter 1:3). It is important to know that your inheritances in Christ are in the Word of God, and it also has the answer to all questions of life. Therefore, Seek ye out of the book of the LORD, and read: no one of these shall fail, none shall want her mate… (Isaiah 34:16). When you make the Word of God the foundation for your search, no matter your age, colour or educational qualification, you can be sure of success.
Seek God’s Face in Prayer. The most important decision of our lives is the decision to follow the Lord. Marriage is the second major choice we make in our lives, and we must never enter into it without praying fervently. To rush into marriage can be disastrous because marriage is boldly and clearly presented in the Bible as a life-long commitment. It is obviously a union that should not be entered into on the basis of romantic sentiment, careless thinking or careless desire. Choosing a life partner is a lifetime decision, and God’s intervention is highly necessary. The Word says: Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass (Psalm 37:5). You need to come to God in prayer with an open heart and be confident that He wants the best for you.
Engage in Kingdom Service. Addiction to Kingdom service frees you from pressure and positions you for your desired miracle. The Bible says: And ye shall serve the Lord your God, and he shall bless… (Exodus 23:25). What positions you for marital blessing is Kingdom service. Service will occupy you, and you will be less worried about your situation. Your place of service is a fertile ground where your miracle can easily reach you. My husband located me in a place of service many years ago. Therefore, do not just sit down and occupy a seat in church, contributing nothing! It gets people frustrated. Find a place of service, get involved and serve God acceptably.
Radiate the Joy of Christ. Marriage is not by age or people’s opinion, but your success in it matters the most. A joyful disposition makes the wait less stressful and more impactful. The joy of Christ radiating inside out always makes you attractive. Therefore, resist every form of depression. The Word says, A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones (Proverbs 17:22).
However, to handle marital pressure, you need the help of God. So if you are not born again, please say this prayer: Dear Lord, I come to You today. I am a sinner. Forgive me my sins. Cleanse me with Your precious Blood. I accept You as my Lord and Saviour. Now, I know I am born again!
Congratulations, you are now born again and a child of God. He loves you and will never leave or forsake you. With this, you are guaranteed all-round rest and peace, in Jesus’ name! Please write or call to share your testimonies with me through oyedepofaitha@gmail.com OR 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: Single with A Difference, Make Your Life Count, Dating: Biblical study guide, Overcoming Anxiety and Single and not Entangled.
