LOVEBIRDS' DEVOTIONAL

Enriching Matrimonies

THERE’S GRACE FOR YOUR MARITAL CHALLENGES

Scripture:
‘BUT HE GIVETH MORE GRACE. WHEREFORE HE SAITH, GOD RESISTETH THE PROUD, BUT GIVETH GRACE UNTO THE HUMBLE.’
(JAMES 4:6)

🌹🍋The answer to your marital challenges is not in quitting, as many thought and so headed to the Courts to ask for divorce papers. Even if yours is a court marriage, but you had a proper marriage ceremony in which the Bride was given out to you by her parents, then it’s definitely not the Court that has the answers to your marital dilemma. It’s GOD, because He’s the One Who joins Spouses after the formalities of the parental marriage requirements have been fulfilled.

🌹🍋So the answers to your matrimonial problems are with God. So what should you do? You should humble yourself and go to God in prayer. Not necessarily with your spouse, though. You can go to Him alone in humility and seek His face and He will help you.

🌹🍋 Please, permit me to me share this simple story with you.

🌹🍋When I relocated from the Middlebelt region of Nigeria to the Niger Delta many years ago, I moved into a fine house that was it’s only kind in the entire neighborhood. During my first bathe, I discovered that the water wasn’t flowing out of the bathroom. I was disturbed. When I went out, I saw a fellow who I told about the issue. He smiled and told me was one those who built the house. Wow, I was instantly delighted! He walked with me to my house, got in the bathroom and within less than five minutes the soapy water that flooded the bathroom floor flowed out with ease; to my relief! I paid no dime.

🌹🍋Just as that man was going away, The Holy Spirit began using that incident to speak to me: “When God joins a couple in Marriage, He doesn’t walk away, He stands close by to give them a helping hand with WHATEVER marital challenges may arise!” It’s been nearly two decades and that lesson has remained with me.

🌹🍋You didn’t join yourself to your mate, did you? The Court didn’t either. They only performed their statutory duties. Neither did those who are urging you to abandon your marriage. God did; and He hasn’t walked away!! Go to Him and He will gladly help you.

🌹🍋Our anchor scripture is a very clear message regarding this. God gives GRACE. Grace is divine enablement that empowers one to do with ease what they ordinarily have no aptitude, gifting or patience for. It’s what made Apostle Paul to excell above the Apostles who were directly trained by Christ.

🌹🍋So strip yourself of your arrogance, anger, pride, ego and all the feelings of entitlement; and kneel before God and tell Him you need a supply of His Grace to help you live your married life to His glory and He will grant you your desire. He has told us to boldly come before the throne of Grace to obtain Mercy and to find Grace to help in the time of need(Hebrews 4:16). So boldly and humbly go to Him in Faith and ask and your request will be granted.

🌹🍋If you don’t see instant results to your prayers, don’t be discouraged. Don’t give up! Keep asking in persevering faith. Your answer will come as you persist.

🌹🍋There’s Grace to wipe out every marital deficiency and replace it with strength. If as a husband you’re performing poorly in the Bedroom and your wife has been complaining that she’s not sexually satisfied, there’s no need to be angry, feel insulted or to call her a Jezebel or a nymphomaniac. She’s none of those. Infact, She’s done you good by being sincere and telling you the truth.

🌹🍋Sir, go before the throne of Grace and ask for Grace and it will be given you. There’s Grace for EVERYTHING: including the Grace to handle a wife sleekly on the bed of Love.

🌹🍋Always remember that God does not join couples and walk away. He stands close by to lend a helping hand. So take advantage of His presence and kneel before Him, tell Him your challenges and ask for GRACE and it will be given to you.

❤️💕 TONIGHT’S ASSIGNMENT IN THE BEDROOM
Reread the devotional piece just before bedtime and soberly discuss it.

📚📖🌹🍋QUOTES:

“A lot of times when spouses feel tired of their marriage and home life, it’s not that their mate isn’t good any more or that their union is a mistake. It’s actually Boredom that has set in. Yes. Take care of the Boredom by going on a “Time Out”, “Come Away”, “Love Retreat”, “Get Away” or whatever name you might choose to call your Retreat and you’ll find your romance not only back but stronger and sweeter than ever.”(Anselm Ahman. From Lovebirds’ Devotional of June 23, 2024)

✝️ JESUS CHRIST IS CALLING YOU! COME TO HIM TODAY AND BE SAVED!!!

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