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Real Love Gestures vs. Social Media Pressure

Is social media causing you to wonder if your marriage is solid? Are you comparing your relationship to what you see on tiktok? This article is for you

You see the reels, TikTok videos, and Facebook montages about men and women who make the effort. The effort, as defined by the video, is a large display of affection that costs hundreds of dollars. Usually, these videos are followed up with the phrase “if he or she wanted to, they would”. This can be unrealistic for a variety of reasons and ultimately shames couples who cannot commit to large…

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The Covenant of Marriage: A Christian Perspective on Sustaining Lifelong Love

In the Christian faith, marriage isn't just a legal or social arrangement but a holy covenant that reflects the spiritual union between Christ and the Church. It is a God-ordained institution designed for mutual growth, love, and support. So, how does one navigate the intricacies of marital life while keeping Christ at the center? Let's delve into some valuable Christian-based marriage advice that aims to uphold the sanctity and joy of this divine partnership.

Forge a Strong Spiritual Bond

Shared Spiritual Goals: Working towards common spiritual objectives, like mission work or raising children in the faith, can help focus your marriage on higher purposes.

Daily Devotionals: Spending time together in God’s Word not only nourishes your individual spirits but also fortifies the spiritual foundation of your marriage.

The Language of Love and Respect

Appreciate Individual Love Languages: While the Bible commands us to love unconditionally, understanding each other’s love languages can help make that love tangible.

Respect as a Two-Way Street: In Ephesians 5:33, husbands are called to love their wives, and wives are told to respect their husbands. Both love and respect should be mutual to foster a harmonious relationship.

Money Matters: Stewardship and Generosity

Joint Financial Decisions: Proverbs 21:5 advises diligent planning and hard work lead to prosperity. Jointly planning your finances can bring about unity and growth.

Open-handed Living: Reflecting God’s generosity in your financial decisions can deepen your trust in Him and each other.

Emotional and Physical Intimacy

Cultivate Emotional Intimacy: Vulnerability can be challenging but is essential for emotional closeness. James 5:16 encourages us to confess our faults to one another to foster a healing environment.

Celebrate Physical Intimacy: The Song of Solomon celebrates sexual love within marriage. This intimacy is God’s gift and should be enjoyed respectfully and lovingly within the bounds of marriage.

Navigating Challenges Through Forgiveness and Humility

Be Quick to Forgive: Christ’s parable of the unforgiving servant in Matthew 18:21-35 is a strong reminder to forgive as we have been forgiven by God.

Embrace Humility: Philippians 2:3-4 advises us to consider others better than ourselves. In marriage, this means putting your spouse's needs above your own.

Effective Communication: More Than Words

Non-Verbal Cues: Paying attention to body language and tone can often tell you more than words can.

Speak Softly: Proverbs 15:1 says, "A gentle answer turns away wrath." Choose your words carefully, especially in heated moments, to maintain peace.

Conclusion

Marriage is a divine covenant that requires constant effort, eternal love, and Christ-like humility. It’s a journey that promises great joy but also inevitable challenges. By relying on scriptural principles and God's grace, you can build a strong, fulfilling marriage that not only brings you and your spouse happiness but also honors the One who brought you together.

May your marriage be a beautiful testimony of God’s enduring love and faithfulness. Amen.

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Love Your Wife

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Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church. {Ephesians 5:25}

What a golden example Christ gives to his disciples! Few masters could venture to say, “If you would practise my teaching, imitate my life”; but since the life of Jesus is the exact transcript of perfect virtue, he can point to himself as the paragon of holiness, as well as the teacher of it. The Christian should take nothing short of Christ for his model. Under no circumstances ought we to be content unless we reflect the grace which was in him. As a husband, the Christian is to look upon the portrait of Christ Jesus, and he is to paint according to that copy. The true Christian is to be such a husband as Christ was to his church. The love of a husband is special. The Lord Jesus cherishes for the church a particular affection, which is set upon her above the rest of mankind: “I pray for them, I do not pray for the world.” The elect church is the favourite of heaven, the treasure of Christ, the crown of his head, the bracelet of his arm, the breastplate of his heart, the very centre and core of his love. A husband should love his wife with a constant love, for thus Jesus loves his church. He does not vary in his affection. He may change in his display of affection, but the affection itself is still the same. A husband should love his wife with an enduring love, for nothing “shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” A true husband loves his wife with a hearty love, fervent and intense. It is not mere lip service. Ah! Beloved, what more could Christ have done in proof of his love than he has done? Jesus has a delighted love towards his spouse: he prizes her affection, and delights in her with sweet complacence.

Believer, you marvel at Jesus’ love; you admire it — are you imitating it? In your domestic relationships is the rule and measure of your love — “even as Christ loved the church?”

Excerpt From: Larry Pierce. “Mornings and Evenings With Spurgeon.” Note:

In Ephesians 5:25, Paul uses "wives" instead of "wife" to address husbands, instructing them to love their wives as Christ loved the church, emphasizing a general command to all husbands to love their wives. 

Here's a more detailed explanation:

General Instruction:The verse "Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church" (Ephesians 5:25) is a general command to all husbands, not just a specific instruction to one individual. 

Plural Form:By using the plural form "wives," Paul is addressing all husbands and setting a standard for how they should love their wives, mirroring Christ's love for the church. 

Christ's Love as a Model:The verse emphasizes that husbands should love their wives in the same way that Christ loved the church, which is a love characterized by self-sacrifice and devotion. 

Sacrificial Love:Christ's love for the church is a model of selfless love, and husbands are called to emulate this by loving their wives with the same kind of devotion and willingness to give themselves for their wives. 

Context of the Passage:The passage in Ephesians 5:21-33 discusses the relationship between husbands and wives, and the importance of love, respect, and submission within marriage, with the overarching theme of Christ's relationship with the church as a model for marriage. 

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Challenges in marriage are temporary, but the determination to face them together is eternal. Let's work together to overcome all obstacles!

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Navigating Sex and Intimacy in a Christian Marriage: A Faith-Based Guide

Explore how to approach sex and intimacy in a Christian marriage through a faith-based lens. Strengthen your bond with practical tips for a healthy and God-centered relationship.

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Dealing with rejection in your marriage

“Feeling rejected in your marriage can be painful, but God’s love never fails. ❤️ When we turn to Him, we find strength, healing, and the grace to rebuild our relationships. Ready to discover how to deal with rejection through faith? Read the full devotional now at http://blendedmarriage.substack.com and let God’s love transform your heart and marriage. ✨ Click the link and dive deeper into…

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Marriage is a sacrament of God. 

Marriage is not just a beautiful union between two people; it is a sacred sacrament ordained by God Himself. 🌟 In many faiths and traditions, marriage is viewed as a holy covenant—a divine partnership that transcends the earthly bonds of love and companionship.

The Divine Design ✨💑

From the very beginning, God established marriage as a foundational part of life. In the Bible, we read that God created man and woman in His image and brought them together as one flesh (Genesis 2:24). This union is more than a social or legal contract—it’s a divine design. 💞

In this sacred bond, the love between a husband and wife mirrors the love of God for humanity. ❤️ Just as God’s love is unconditional, selfless, and eternal, so too is the love in a marriage meant to reflect these holy virtues. 🕊️

A Covenant, Not a Contract 🤝🙏

Marriage is often misunderstood as merely a contract between two individuals. But in reality, it’s a  *covenant*. 💍 Unlike a contract that can be broken when terms aren't met, a covenant is a sacred, unbreakable promise—binding not only the couple but also involving God as the central figure in their relationship.

This is why marriage is a sacrament: a visible sign of God’s grace. 🌿 It’s a spiritual commitment that goes beyond physical attraction or emotional connection. It is a journey of faith, trust, and love that two people undertake together, with God as their guide. 🛤️🙏

The Role of Faith in Marriage ✝️💒

Faith plays a crucial role in sustaining a marriage. When life’s challenges come—whether it’s financial troubles, health issues, or differences in personality—faith acts as an anchor. 🛳️ With God at the centre, couples can weather any storm, knowing that their bond is blessed by a higher power. 

In the sacrament of marriage, prayer becomes a powerful tool. Couples who pray together invite God’s grace into their lives, allowing Him to shape and mold their relationship according to His will. 🙏✨

A Reflection of God’s Love 💖🌟

One of the most beautiful aspects of marriage as a sacrament is that it reflects the love between Christ and the Church. In Ephesians 5:25, husbands are called to love their wives just as Christ loved the Church and gave Himself up for her. 🕊️💒

This sacrificial love is at the heart of marriage. It’s about putting the other person first, being patient, forgiving, and always striving to grow together in God’s love.

Marriage isn’t always easy. There will be ups and downs, moments of joy and moments of struggle. But with God as the foundation, love becomes enduring and resilient. 💪💞

Marriage is between a man and a woman only.👩‍❤️‍👨

Marriage between a man and a woman was instituted by God with Adam and Eve. Genesis 2:24 states: “Therefore a man leaves his father and his mother and cleaves to his wife, and they become one flesh.”

In Matthew 19:4-5, Jesus reaffirms this: “He answered, ‘Have you not read that he who made them from the beginning made them male and female,’ and said, ‘For this reason, a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one’?”

Marriage as a Blessing 🌺🙏

Marriage, as a sacrament of God, is a profound and beautiful blessing. 💫 It is a sacred path that two people walk together, hand in hand, with God leading the way. It is a reflection of His love, grace, and divine purpose for humanity. And when rooted in faith, marriage becomes a lifelong journey of love, growth, and spiritual unity. 🌿💒💍

Let us honour and cherish the gift of marriage, remembering that it is not just a human institution but a holy sacrament, ordained and blessed by God. 🌟🙏

May God bless all marriages with His eternal love and grace. Amen! ✨💖

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Woman, Where Is Your Head?

Written by: MrChrislove™ Inspired by: The Holy Spirit Written between: 11:50pm (December 19th) and 1:38am (December 20th), 2020

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Jehovah El Roi “The God who sees.”

He came and is coming again and again!

“Unto You I lift up my eyes, O You who dwell in the heavens.” (Psalm 123:1)

And they were telling your situation is hopeless. When your walls turned into ruins and the foundation felt shaking. When the roof cracked and thousands of heavy waters fell on it tearing down and swiping away the last tile. With your hands stretched out in prayer, you were trying to stop those waters.

Standing firm on your feet, you saw that happening to your house. The waters flushed it all away, and they passed you by, scattering and piling all the memories into an enormous ball. Your feet remained dry. You kept standing on your solid ground. None of those waters touched you but the rains of regret, hopelessness, loss and relief rolling down your face. And now again you are here, standing on your rock, alone and broken amidst your ruins.

You were thinking you lost it all, but all you lost were the illusions you were being fed with by the deceptive human nature. That place you had never belonged to. That dry garden you wanted to flourish. You had been generously scattering your pearls, the seeds that were trampled upon without regret by those you had been praying for. Watering that garden with your tears in prayer, often unseen and disregarded.

But the One above saw everything… “You have taken account of my miseries; Put my tears in Your bottle. Are they not in Your book?” (Psalm 56:8)

This is a the story of bitter betrayal, abandonment and divorce. And the only question you have is “why?”

“Because my love for you is jealous. Because you are bought with a price. Because you are My daughter. Because you are precious to Me. Because I saw it all and My heart grieved. Because I know what you deserve even if you don’t. Because My plans for you are greater, and only I know them. Because I want to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you My expected end”.

This message will find you, and it has already done if you hear it now: “No, you are not hopeless and alone, because you have been standing on the Rock.”

And you will hear that voice. You will open your wings again and soar in your freedom renewed and whole. You are free because you are called to freedom in Christ! Your hope was born with Jesus. You found your hope the moment you found Him. The One, who will never leave you, nor forsake you. Him, who will never hurt you, nor denounce you. Who loves you unconditionally. No matter what.

“Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” 6 So we may boldly say: “The LORD is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?” (Hebrews 13:5-6)

If your hope is Jesus, you have hope even beyond your last day on this earth: the only true Hope that will never leave you ashamed.

Run to your fortress all wounded, ashamed and desolate. Hide in it and find your Lord there; cleave to your God. Submit to Him with all your heart, your mind, and your soul. He WILL exalt you in the due time for this is His will expressed in His promise. Rest in your Lord and He will give you that peace that surpasses all understanding. The world will never figure out how. How you could make it through so strong and lifted up. And your answer to them will be: “It’s not because I am, but because He IS!”

He will shine His glory upon you and make you radiant again; and they will see the Lord and acknowledge His mighty presence. God never forsakes His own.

“For My own sake, for My own sake, I will do it;For how should My name be profaned? And I will not give My glory to another.” (Isaiah 48:11)

Take courage. The new day is shining through. Your Light is here and now, for where He is there is darkness no more! Jesus came to save and is coming again and again!

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Seasons in Marriage

The past few posts have looked at marriage killers, communication, building a strong foundation, and managing expectations of real-life love and social media expectations. These are important areas, but there’s more involved in marriage outside of these important basics. You can have a strong foundation, communicate well, avoid the trap of marriage killers, and be realistic with expectations but…

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Christian Marriage Registration in Thane

Christian marriage registration is the legal process through which a Christian couple's union is officially recognized by the government. It provides the couple with a marriage certificate, which serves as proof of their marital status.

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Faith Focused Christian Dating - Never Walk Alone

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David & Michal: A Royal Love Torn Apart | Bible Marriage Series Ep.17 David & Michal: A Royal Love Torn Apart | Bible Marriage Series Ep.17 #ChristianMarriage #MarriageGodsWay #DavidAndMicah Can passion and pride exist together in marriage? Marriages in the Bible offer deep wisdom, powerful lessons, and real-life struggles. In Episode 17 of 25 Marriages in the Bible, we dive into the story of David and Micah—where passion clashed with pride. Welcome to our 25-part series on 25 Marriages in the Bible. This series is based on the book I co-authored with my husband, Fola (https://www.youtube.com/@lead-attitudeswithpastorfo3265) to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary back in 2023. 🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ Love Without Respect Leads to Conflict – Michal loved David, but their relationship lacked mutual honor. ✔️ Bitterness Can Destroy Intimacy – Unresolved resentment poisoned their marriage. ✔️ Spiritual Priorities Can Divide a Marriage – David’s passion for worship clashed with Michal’s pride. ✔️ Support in Marriage Matters – Michal’s mockery revealed a lack of support for David’s calling. ✔️ Wounds from the Past Affect the Present – Michal’s family trauma impacted her ability to trust and connect. ✔️ External Appearances Don’t Guarantee Internal Unity – Their marriage looked strong at first, but lacked a solid foundation. ✔️ Forgiveness Is Key to Moving Forward – The absence of reconciliation in their story highlights the cost of pride. ✔️ God’s Presence Must Come First – David’s commitment to honoring God challenged his marriage dynamics. ✔️ A Divided Heart Undermines Love – Michal’s inner conflict revealed a struggle between loyalty to her father and love for her husband. ✔️ Not All Marriages End Well – Their story reminds us that unresolved issues can lead to emotional and spiritual separation. 🚀 Why You Should Watch: This episode isn’t just about history—it’s about real-life marriage lessons for today. Whether you’re single, married, or studying biblical relationships, this story will inspire and challenge you. You can get a copy of the book on all Amazon websites; the US marketplace link is https://ift.tt/EBUHWcK, and also on https://selar.co/682w60. For this episode, we want to know what you think about the question: Is my love for my spouse only filial and eros? Please engage us with this question, and also post a question, which we will answer for you on any marriage topic or our Episode 17 couple, or any question in your mind! Here are the important links again for this episode: Fola: https://www.youtube.com/@lead-attitudeswithpastorfo3265 25 Marriages in the Bible: https://selar.co/682w60, https://ift.tt/EBUHWcK Answer the question: Is my love for my spouse only filial and eros? Ask us your question! 🙏 Join us on this faith journey! If you’re passionate about biblical wisdom and Christian marriage, don’t forget to: ✅ LIKE – Show support for faith-based content! ✅ COMMENT – Share your thoughts on Jephthah’s story! ✅ SUBSCRIBE – Get notified when we release the next episode! ✅ SHARE – Bless others with biblical marriage wisdom! 📖 Watch the full series here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLS2ysq2YqC2gnq2zsE_kmWKyhKGiVIcFS&si=t-PU-nYHo8dIBkUM 🎥 Watch Now & Deepen Your Faith! 👏✨ Join us for a deep dive into their story, uncovering timeless lessons on faith-driven leadership, spiritual inheritance, and the power of a marriage rooted in God’s promises. Check Out the Best Gadgets and Gears from Ulanzi: https://ift.tt/2eHUh34 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗧𝘂𝗯𝗲 𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝗜 𝘂𝘀𝗲: https://ift.tt/vRXED1Q #BibleStudy #BiblicalMarriage #ChristianMarriage #MarriageGodsWay #FaithAndMarriage #BibleStories #BibleWisdom #SpiritualGrowth #BiblicalLessons #DavidAndMicah #GodlyRelationships #BibleExplained #ChristianTeachings #MarriageInTheBible https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7E5pIm3th98 via Sinmisola Ogunyinka https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOr09eyzNOv93Kj9AzFZZJA March 29, 2025 at 03:15AM

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