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Some people get married with conditions attached to their union. Such marriage has failed before starting. What I mean is; whatsoever you attach to a person before you marry him/her will mostly fade away with time. I’m I telling you to blindly walk into marriage? No, I am only saying your trust must stand on God’s word, not on men’s gift. 

Recently a lady told me that her basic standard to get married to any man is that he must be a graduate! Wow, that is great, I responded. Then I went ahead to say “Your condition is drawn out of a foolish thought”! She got married to a banker, she later discovered her husband was using fake certificates. This made her terminate her marriage. She failed before starting her marital journey. 

I told her that her standard should’ve been the fear of the LORD because any individual with the fear of God will always do things that will please the Lord. In other words, he will always seek the joy and happiness of his marriage and family. 

One attribute that interests me and I appreciate more and more about my wife is the fear of the LORD and love towards the service of God’s vineyard. Permit me to tell you that I was nobody when she made up her mind to settle down with me, even with the threats from her parents. There was a day she told me; “Clement I got married to you because you have the fear of God, you’re a man of God, I am sure I will grow spiritually”. The most amazing part is that, this attribute has been her prayer point since she was young.  

Don’t stand for a double-minded person, even when you eventually embark on your desirable achievement. Such individuals will greatly need God’s mercy not to fail. Such was the case of the Apostle Peter.

Matt 14:25-32;

25 And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea.

26 And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear.

27 But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.

28 And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water.

29 And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.

30 But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.

31 And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?

32 And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased. KJV  

However, if Apostle Peter actually believed he was the Lord Jesus Christ, he wouldn’t have made such a remark (if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water). Instead, it should be; since it is you master, I am also coming on the water. Actually, some of us are like Apostle Peter. Even when our sons and daughters are doing their best to achieve approval academically, we still doubt them by asking if they are really doing the right stuff instead of us granting them the benefit of the doubt.

I love Jesus Christ, he never forsook him even when he was sinking, he quickly stretch out his hand to catch him. In the same vein, you’re expected to embrace your spouse when he/she does not measure up to your expectation, with time he or she will be better than good. Our path as a child of God is a shining light. It gets better each day. 

Whether you agree or not, Apostle Peter walked back on the water into the ship. It simply means, even when you fail before you start any of your progressive desires, don’t just stay down there blaming yourself. Cry out to Jesus Christ, He is ever ready to stretch his hands to you. None is born Superman but I am so confident I have a super Father who cares and is merciful towards me. He is so great.

Therefore, if your son and daughter aren’t doing great in school or career! It’s just an ocean they need to walk upon. With your simple word of encouragement and prayers, you will soon be astonished at how great they will become. Because the words you speak over your children are spirit and life. Don’t ever allow your emotions to drive you to an extent where you pronounce negative utterances over any of your children.

Say unto them, As truly as I live, saith the Lord, as ye have spoken in mine ears, so will I do to you: Num 14:28 KJV