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| Being single can be exciting yet challenging! This section will encourage you in your single state! |
For the past couple of months the Christian world was shaken with bad news, especially in the area of
marriages. First, Bishop Weeks brutally assaulted his wife Juanita Bynum-Weeks in the parking lot of an
Atlanta hotel. Second, Randy and Paula White announced their plans to divorce. These were stories from
larger-than-life people with regular life problems.
EVERYONE has an issue or problem that they face every once in awhile. Everyone has something they have
done or experienced that they are not proud of. Unfortunately, for these couples, being the public eye causes
them to have to share their issues with whoever will tune in. I think it is important to love, respect and
listen to those we admire, and it is equally important NOT to put them on pedestal that sits above
humanness. God is the only perfect one. Jesus is the only perfect man who has walked this earth. As long as
you are living and breathing, you will face challenges. Our faith in God cannot wane because a
mega-preacher or televangelist is dealing with issues. We must remember that HE STILL sits on the throne
and that HE is in control.
marriages. First, Bishop Weeks brutally assaulted his wife Juanita Bynum-Weeks in the parking lot of an
Atlanta hotel. Second, Randy and Paula White announced their plans to divorce. These were stories from
larger-than-life people with regular life problems.
EVERYONE has an issue or problem that they face every once in awhile. Everyone has something they have
done or experienced that they are not proud of. Unfortunately, for these couples, being the public eye causes
them to have to share their issues with whoever will tune in. I think it is important to love, respect and
listen to those we admire, and it is equally important NOT to put them on pedestal that sits above
humanness. God is the only perfect one. Jesus is the only perfect man who has walked this earth. As long as
you are living and breathing, you will face challenges. Our faith in God cannot wane because a
mega-preacher or televangelist is dealing with issues. We must remember that HE STILL sits on the throne
and that HE is in control.
| Make Wise Choices for Marriage Partners! |
For the purpose of this article I am going to discuss marriage.
Deciding to marry and who you choose to marry is the
second most important decision you will ever make in your
life. (The first is Salvation). Being married to the right partner
will cause you to flourish, blossom and grow. Being married
to the wrong partner may cause you pain and heartache. It is
important that when you are choosing a mate, you are basing
it on more than looks, money, fame and feelings. Feelings can
sometimes get in the way of truth. Feelings will cause you to
sweep real issues under the rug, instead of dealing with them.
Feelings are not always logical or wise.
Deciding to marry and who you choose to marry is the
second most important decision you will ever make in your
life. (The first is Salvation). Being married to the right partner
will cause you to flourish, blossom and grow. Being married
to the wrong partner may cause you pain and heartache. It is
important that when you are choosing a mate, you are basing
it on more than looks, money, fame and feelings. Feelings can
sometimes get in the way of truth. Feelings will cause you to
sweep real issues under the rug, instead of dealing with them.
Feelings are not always logical or wise.
Juanita Bynum shared that there was some shoving and pushing her marriage. She explained that the incident
we heard about was not the first physical altercation they had.
I truly believe she knew what type of person he was before she married him. I believe that everyone can see
subtle signs (if not glaring ones) about the character of the person that they are dating. I don’t know her
reasoning for marrying him, and I won’t even debate that. But, I will admonish everyone to please be careful
who you choose. Just like my favorite evangelist Wanda Turner says: “He that finds a wife finds a good thing,
but we women don’t have to CHOOSE every man that finds us!”
That is why it is very important to put God first and follow His wisdom in all that you do. Wisdom comes from
God. He will give it to you liberally if you just ask of Him, but when you do, be prepared to obey. Even if
walking away means saying goodbye to Mr. or Ms Fine-As-Wine. The wrong attitude can make the most
beautiful person ugly. Now, this is not to say that you will meet a perfect person, because you won’t. But it is
to say that when you notice behavior that will directly affect you one day, DO NOT IGNORE IT. Deal with it!
Get counseling. Pray about it. And just use good old common sense! Don’t ever overlook anything because you
are in a rush, desperate or, the good old bio-clock is ticking. Never let your ‘timing’ or anything else cause you
to make a bad decision, especially in the area of marriage. Be patient and really get to know the person you are
choosing to be your life partner. Getting married is easy; staying married is not so easy. When you do get
married, you want it to be filled with love, joy, peace, passion and happiness. Not pain, sorrow and fighting.
The choice really is yours. Be wise and be well.
But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. If any of you lacks
wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But let
him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind.
James 1:4-6 NKV
we heard about was not the first physical altercation they had.
I truly believe she knew what type of person he was before she married him. I believe that everyone can see
subtle signs (if not glaring ones) about the character of the person that they are dating. I don’t know her
reasoning for marrying him, and I won’t even debate that. But, I will admonish everyone to please be careful
who you choose. Just like my favorite evangelist Wanda Turner says: “He that finds a wife finds a good thing,
but we women don’t have to CHOOSE every man that finds us!”
That is why it is very important to put God first and follow His wisdom in all that you do. Wisdom comes from
God. He will give it to you liberally if you just ask of Him, but when you do, be prepared to obey. Even if
walking away means saying goodbye to Mr. or Ms Fine-As-Wine. The wrong attitude can make the most
beautiful person ugly. Now, this is not to say that you will meet a perfect person, because you won’t. But it is
to say that when you notice behavior that will directly affect you one day, DO NOT IGNORE IT. Deal with it!
Get counseling. Pray about it. And just use good old common sense! Don’t ever overlook anything because you
are in a rush, desperate or, the good old bio-clock is ticking. Never let your ‘timing’ or anything else cause you
to make a bad decision, especially in the area of marriage. Be patient and really get to know the person you are
choosing to be your life partner. Getting married is easy; staying married is not so easy. When you do get
married, you want it to be filled with love, joy, peace, passion and happiness. Not pain, sorrow and fighting.
The choice really is yours. Be wise and be well.
But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. If any of you lacks
wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But let
him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind.
James 1:4-6 NKV
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| Please watch this clip. Yolanda Adams is speaking about her abusive marriage and has some great advice as well! |
1. After cleaning out your closets, attic, or basement, hold a garage sale to get rid of
your "extras." Donate the money to your church's missions fund or to your favorite
charity.
2. Help a child who's suffered from abuse or neglect by becoming a Court Appointed
Special Advocate (www.nationalcasa.org), which involves reviewing a case and
recommending to the court what you believe is best for the child (no legal expertise
required).
3. Volunteer to rock babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at your local
hospital, if it's one of many around the nation that offers such a program.
4. Read aloud to underprivileged kids in schools and community centers one hour a
week through Rolling Readers USA (www.rollingreaders.org).
your "extras." Donate the money to your church's missions fund or to your favorite
charity.
2. Help a child who's suffered from abuse or neglect by becoming a Court Appointed
Special Advocate (www.nationalcasa.org), which involves reviewing a case and
recommending to the court what you believe is best for the child (no legal expertise
required).
3. Volunteer to rock babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at your local
hospital, if it's one of many around the nation that offers such a program.
4. Read aloud to underprivileged kids in schools and community centers one hour a
week through Rolling Readers USA (www.rollingreaders.org).
5. Start a women's prayer circle or Bible study in your workplace or neighborhood.
6. Through America's Second Harvest www.secondharvest.org, help repackage surplus food donated by the
nation's growers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers for use at food pantries and emergency shelters.
7. Go to givelife.org and click the Donate Blood Now icon at the top of the screen to find a place to donate
blood in your neighborhood.
8. Send an anonymous donation to a neighbor or church member who's unemployed. Or check to see if your
church has a benevolence fund for families in need.
9. Pray for our nation and its leaders using regular prayer requests provided when you sign up to be part of
the Presidential Prayer Team (www.presidentialprayerteam.org).
10. Invite a single mom and her kids to join you for lunch after church one Sunday.
11. Donate past issues of Christian magazines to a local jail or senior center.
12. Go on a short-term mission project through your church.
13. Organize your family, church, or community to gather and pray that children worldwide would be drug-
free and safe during Pray for the Children Weekend (www.prayforthechildren.net), October 22-24.
14. For Christmas this year, purchase a goat, cow, or chicken for a needy family overseas in the name of a
friend or family member through Heifer International (www.heifer.org). These animals provide needed food
and income for poor families around the world.
15. Post your appreciation or prayers for military members stationed around the world by going to www.
AnyServiceMember.org.
16. For $28 a month, sponsor a needy child overseas through Christian development agency Compassion
International www.compassion.com.
17. Send an encouraging note to a friend who's struggling with work or relationship woes.
18.Deliver meals to the homebound through the Meals on Wheels Association of America. Go to their website
(www.mowaa.org), click the Search for a Program icon, and find an affiliate in your area.
19. Go to www.volunteermatch.org for even more ideas about how to make a difference in your community.
20. Let someone know you love them today!
6. Through America's Second Harvest www.secondharvest.org, help repackage surplus food donated by the
nation's growers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers for use at food pantries and emergency shelters.
7. Go to givelife.org and click the Donate Blood Now icon at the top of the screen to find a place to donate
blood in your neighborhood.
8. Send an anonymous donation to a neighbor or church member who's unemployed. Or check to see if your
church has a benevolence fund for families in need.
9. Pray for our nation and its leaders using regular prayer requests provided when you sign up to be part of
the Presidential Prayer Team (www.presidentialprayerteam.org).
10. Invite a single mom and her kids to join you for lunch after church one Sunday.
11. Donate past issues of Christian magazines to a local jail or senior center.
12. Go on a short-term mission project through your church.
13. Organize your family, church, or community to gather and pray that children worldwide would be drug-
free and safe during Pray for the Children Weekend (www.prayforthechildren.net), October 22-24.
14. For Christmas this year, purchase a goat, cow, or chicken for a needy family overseas in the name of a
friend or family member through Heifer International (www.heifer.org). These animals provide needed food
and income for poor families around the world.
15. Post your appreciation or prayers for military members stationed around the world by going to www.
AnyServiceMember.org.
16. For $28 a month, sponsor a needy child overseas through Christian development agency Compassion
International www.compassion.com.
17. Send an encouraging note to a friend who's struggling with work or relationship woes.
18.Deliver meals to the homebound through the Meals on Wheels Association of America. Go to their website
(www.mowaa.org), click the Search for a Program icon, and find an affiliate in your area.
19. Go to www.volunteermatch.org for even more ideas about how to make a difference in your community.
20. Let someone know you love them today!
| 20 Ways You Can Make a Difference You can make a positive impact on the world! |