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Real relationships have problems. Everybody is going through something in a relationship that is a hurdle. Enjoy the good times in your relationship, but don’t despair when there are hard times too. Just keep working at it. Share testimonies, listen to others who have similar problems,learn from one another about how God is helping.

When we hope in God, instead of in our circumstances, we won’t be disappointed. we won’t need anything else. God can bring healing to our hearts and spirits. And as he’s doing it, He does some painful but necessary work of shaping us into the people he wants us to be.

When troubles of any kind come your way, change your perspective, consider it an opportunity for your joy to grow, for your character to grow, for fruit to come out of this. It’s going to be OK. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has the chance to get stronger.

Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for a great joy. – James 1:2

Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world. - John 16:33

I am leaving you with a gift- peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give you is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid. - John 14:27

Marriage is a reflection copy of God’s relationship with his people. A godly marriage is something we can all look at and admire. it reveals an image of faithful sacrificial, love, and those who don’t know God can see a healthy marriage and begin to understand what God’s love is. Your marriage is a testimony for others.

God may show you the mountain top and not the road in front of you or he may show you the road and not the mountain top, but either way you’ve got enough to keep moving.

Decision making as a couple: God knows the answer, he sees the decision we are facing, and how it fits his plan for us. Do not try to reason, do not worry, instead trust in the Lord to lead us and work everything for our good. ask God if this is the path you are supposed to take. pray about it and wait for peace. Either way, God can redeem any situation because you have acknowledged him.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do and he will show you which path to take. Proverbs 3:5-6

In godly relationships, help each other. At the same time, we also have to take responsibility for ourselves. continue to work on yourself as an individual, pursuing your purpose, goals, and interests. continue to grow. When there is more to you, you have more to offer to your relationship.

Have faith. “Faith shows the reality of what we hope for; it is the evidence of things we cannot see” – Hebrews 11:1

Speak life into your loved ones. Remind them that where they are right now is not where they are headed. Encourage your friends about their future identity. We serve a God who “calls into being things that were not”- Romans 4:17 NIV.
He can create something out of nothing. The confidence we show in our loved ones can actually be a part of what makes them into who God wants them to be.

God has plans to mold us into something bigger and greater. God can change your name. He can change whatever people have labeled you as. God knows our purpose, our calling, our potential.

Don’t try to live life without godly community. get intentional about who is in your inner circle, people who have the Holy Spirit in them, have some life wisdom built up, and want to see God’s purpose achieved in our lives.

Don’t go to war without wise guidance. victory depends on having many advisors. – Proverbs 24:6.

You can’t live out your purpose until you say yes to God‘s calling. Our calling is the intentional use of our God-given gifts to influence the kingdom in a Specific Way. God doesn’t call people who are equipped. He equips people who answer the call. God will mold you, remake you , change your desires and take off the rough edges.

God has given us gifts and placed us in a world of opportunity. God has something specific he wants us to do. What is God calling you to do? Fulfill God’s specific will for your life.

May the god of peace who brought up from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great Shepherd of the sheep, and ratified an eternal covenant with his blood – may he equip you with all you need for doing his Will. - Hebrews 13:20 - 21.

Nothing is impossible for you because of Christ, who lives in you! You are the head and not the tail! You are above only and not beneath! When you believe, mountains, start to move!

You are who God says you are. God has already given us our identity. We are the King’s children, made in his image and set up to rule. We are co-heirs with him of God’s glory.

God has a purpose for you. The Bible is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path- Psalm 119:105. God wants us to find him. He wants us to know those good things he has in mind for us.

“O God, you are my God, I earnestly search for you. My soul thirsts for you, my whole body longs for you in this parched and weary land where there is no water.” - Psalm 63:1

One whole man plus one whole woman plus God in their midst creates one healthy marriage.

“We are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” Ephesians 2:10