Eternal

Father, no matter what I’ve done and no matter how many times I fail You, you love me.  My heart is overwhelmed with who You are and how Your love is eternal.  I love you Father God, with all my heart.  Jesus, You are my example of true love.  You died for me before I was even born.  You loved me enough to die for me.  I worship You as my Saviour!  Holy Spirit, thank You for overflowing my heart with God’s love.  I can’t contain it and therefore let it flow from my heart to others around me.  Hallelujah!  Amen!

This is the last matrimonial article, focusing on the word MARRIAGE and it will discuss the topic on Eternal love.

M – Me, Myself and I
A – Adjust – Introvert meets Extrovert
R – Rock Solid
R – Relax
I – Inspire
A – Affection
G – Growth

E – Eternal

I married my husband at the age of 19 and I remember what an awesome feeling it was to leave the house to go and live with the love of my life.  He was secure in himself and really made me feel special and loved.  Today, looking back on 26 years of marriage, I realise that I still feel the same.  The only difference is that my love for him is now deeper than ever before.  I can’t imagine loving him more, but I do and it grows deeper every day.  Glory to God!

When you marry, everything is perfect and that is because love established in Christ is perfect!  We as humans are not perfect in everything we do and say and therefore, we make mistakes.  However, the love of Christ in us is perfect and when we love others with that love, it can’t fail.  The question then, why does so many marriages not work out and why do people give up on the love they had for the other person?

I don’t have all the answers but from life experiences and the Word of God I can say the following.  Love is eternal when it comes from God.  When you go into a relationship, it is very important that both parties know the Lord and have a personal relationship with Him.  Now when I married my husband was not in a personal relationship with Christ, but he knew God and believed in Jesus.  He went to church in search of what God had for him and he found it.  He found the eternal love of Jesus Christ.

Many people go into relationships where they either don’t believe in Jesus or there is only one who loves the Lord.  The challenges we face daily are fierce, whether people believe in the Lord or not.  Having to deal with dishonesty, betrayal, lies, financial difficulties, retrenchments, illness etc. are what all humans face in this world.  How then do people cope with all these things in business and family life?  When things are tough you normally go to the ones you love for comfort but when either one of the loved ones were the cause of the challenge, it is somewhat more difficult.  Your love for your spouse must be strong enough to face the greatest challenge so that when things fall apart, you don’t end up turning on each other.  Often, when things hit rock bottom, accuse and un-forgiveness for past mistakes come in and then instead of standing on your love, you move apart from another until it feels like there is no more love left.  In many instances where people are not in Christ, they simply walk out of the marriage.  They don’t forgive and they don’t heal.  Sometimes, they do forgive but don’t see love being restored, hence why continue with the marriage?

I would like to tell you today that if your marriage is built on Christ, then you have a solid foundation.  Even in times of difficulty, God will not leave you nor forsake you (Jos 1:5).  You might feel all alone and even if you feel like you can’t forgive your partner after he/she has failed you, You have Jesus to turn to.  His love in you will help you to work through disappointments, to forgive, forget and to love again.  Jesus restores broken hearts, to the degree that your love will be stronger than ever before.  He takes what has happened and turns it into a testimony so that you can be a witness to others.  God knows that we are human and he knows that in challenges it will not be easy, that is why He gave us 1 Cor 13 which talks about love.  Let us first look at it from the angle of what love is not and then what love is.

What is love not?

• “It does not envy”
• “It does not boast”
• “It is not proud”
• “It is not rude”
• “It is not self-seeking”
• “It is not easily angered”
• “It keeps no record of wrongs”
• “Love does not delight in evil”

What is love?

• “Love is patient”
• “Love is kind”
• ^“It rejoices with the truth”
• “It always protects”
• “Always trusts”
• “Always hopes”
• “Always perseveres”
• “Love never fails’

In the final verse of 1 Cor 13 it says: “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love.  But the greatest of these is love.”

Therefore, we see clearly that God knows that life is not easy and he knows we make mistakes and therefore the guideline in 1 Cor 13.  Even if we slipped on one of the listed things, you have to read it and live it out as a unity in order to exercise true love.  Don’t hammer on one thing, focus on it in totality.  For example, don’t lie, but also don’t keep record of the wrongs.  1 Cor 13 is not just there to be read as a nice piece of scripture at your wedding.  It is there for you to read daily and to practice what it says.  Jesus died for us all and therefore He, through eternal love for us, set us free.  Praise God!  So now, let Jesus be the foundation of your marriage and build your love, friendship, relationship and decisions on Him.  Let the love of Christ in you, which can’t be contained, overflow to your spouse through the working of the Holy Spirit in you.  Choose right, before making a decision that could hurt your love.  When there are challenges and mistakes are made, talk about it and say how you feel.  Cry if you want to, scream if you want to, but do not give up on love.  Find a solution by asking God for wisdom (James 1:5).  Love is eternal and so should your marriage be if it is based on Jesus Christ.  Remember, Jesus love did not give up on us as He died on that cross for me and you in order for us to be free.  You are not strong enough to do it alone, but if Jesus is in you, you have the strength to do anything (Phil 4:13).

Lastly, if you are not married yet, be sure to confirm who God wants you to marry.  Marriage is great but not easy and I am talking from the perspective of having Jesus in our lives and marriage.  When you choose to marry someone who is not in Christ, it is double the effort to make it work.  Be sure that God confirmed your marriage to the man/woman you have chosen.  Also, if you are married already and your spouse is not in Christ, keep your faith in Christ (Isa 7:9) and continue to pray for the salvation of your spouse.  Continue to shower him/her with love.  I know this might not be easy, but I do know that love in Christ, never fails!  Amen.

If you have never invited Jesus into your heart, this is the opportunity right here and right now.  Trust me, you can’t do this on your own.  If you want to invite Jesus into your heart, life and marriage, please read below.

Lots of love

Princess K

 

ACCEPT JESUS INTO YOUR LIFE TODAY AND BE SET FREE!

“For God had such love for the world that he gave his only Son, so that whoever has faith in him may not come to destruction but have eternal life.”  John 3:16.  ”I am the true and living way: no one comes to the Father but by Me.”  John 14:6 “If the Son sets you free you are free indeed.”  John 8:36

 

Jesus is calling on you today, what will you do?

The fact that you continued reading, means that you already made the decision in your heart to accept a new life, a life with Christ, a life which will bring you much joy and happiness, but most of all give you eternal life with God!  Rev 3:20 says: “See, I am waiting at the door and giving the sign; if my voice comes to any man’s ears and he makes the door open, I will come in to him, and will take food with him and he with me.”

Jesus “knocks” on our doors on a regular basis but He does not force us to open it, He leaves that choice to us. Today you have made the choice to open the door and let Jesus in and because of that the Heaven and all its angels are singing of joy for you have been saved!  “Even so, I say to you, there is joy among the angels of God, when one sinner is turned away from his wrongdoing.” Luke 15:10

What the Bible says

“Go in by the narrow door; for wide is the door and open is the way which goes to destruction, and great numbers go in by it.  For narrow is the door and hard the road to life, and only a small number make discovery of it.”  Matt 7:13-14  “For we all have to come before Christ to be judged; so that every one of us may get his reward for the things done in the body, good or bad.  2 Cor 5:10  “I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me will never be in need of food, and he who has faith in Me will never be in need of drink.”  John 6:35  “For of Him, and through Him, and to Him, are all things.  Romans 11:36  “Come to me, all you who are troubled and weighted down with care, and I will give you rest.”  Matt 11:28

The next step

Now that you have made the decision to change your life, you need to put the past behind you and start over.  Say this prayer (or any other prayer in your own words) to accept Jesus in your life:

Father God, I acknowledge that You are the one and only God.  Jesus I acknowledge that You are the Son of God and that You came to earth, died on the cross for my sins and overcame death through the resurrection.  Jesus I acknowledge that You are now in Heaven and preparing a way for me.  Will You come live in my heart?  Holy Spirit I now welcome You into my heart.  Father in the name of Jesus please forgive me all the sins I have committed.  Please be what I say, think and do so that I will know and do the will of my God.  Amen!

A final word

Congratulations on accepting Jesus as your Saviour today!  Glory to God! Praise the Lord!

If you are a child of God, remember that you need to on a daily basis, proclaim that Jesus is King over every area of your life.  Daily, you must break curses satan puts over your life and in place of that proclaim that by the blood of Jesus you are saved and protected.  Call in victory over your marriage, children, families, communities, areas where you live, your work, health and finances.  “For you at one time were dark, but now are light in the Lord: let your behaviour be that of children of light.”  Eph 5:8

Please feel free to read our articles, which will guide you and help you with your journey.  One of the most important Books you should read is your Bible, so please take the time to read it and you will be amazed how it will change your life and way of thinking!  Prayer/talking to Jesus is THE most powerful tool you have, no matter where you are or what you are doing!  Please feel free to contact us should you require more information, assistance or prayer.