Marriage is a social, spiritual, or legal union of individuals. This union may also be called matrimony, while the ceremony that marks its beginning is usually called a wedding and the married status created is sometimes called wedlock (alliance, link, association). There are many concepts behind marriage. Before marriage is entered into the individuals must consider the intertwining of their destinies. Marriage can be likened to a liquid mixture. When two different liquid substances are mixed together the chemistry changes and the mixture becomes one substance made up of multiple properties. There are substances that have never been mixed before which means that the outcome may be "unknown." The "faith" factor in regards to marriage can not be ignored. I made a decision in 2003 to come into a spiritual union with Christ and this spiritual union altered the direction in life that I was headed. If you can maintain a successful spiritual marriage than how much more successful should you be in regards to maintaining a natural (earthly) marriage? In my spiritual marriage there have been sacrifices. There are certain atmospheres, behaviors, and paradigms (mindsets) that I have to surrender in order to give this spiritual union a chance to reach its full potential without hindrance. Premature marriages are underdeveloped marriages. Until you allow your paradigm and every fabric of your being to be inspired by God, then you will lack the divine preparation that is necessary to enter into your second marriage (earthly marriage), and maintain it. Many individuals are lacking the divine preparation that comes only by being married to Christ. This unwillingness by individuals is threatening the quality of their marriage. I just want to encourage you to allow yourself to be divinely positioned so that you can be divinely prepared.
2 comments:
I enjoyed this. You are 100% correct. You did get me to think of a marriage in a different way. I never considered looking at it as liquid. So, question...what type of marriage is like oil and water? One that does not mix at all. hmmm. Be blessed. This was a great blog.
Continue writing brother. Continue pressing toward that higher calling on your life! This was an interesting read. Indeed our place as a place in the body of Christ and in preparation for being his bride, prepares us for our natural relationships. Namely that of someday devoting our members to another. The servitude, submission, love and care with which we serve the masters of our soul should mirror our 'second marriage'.
May the blessings of the Lord be with you and yours!
Sis. Woods
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