02/02/2026
RENEWING OUR MINDSET ABOUT MARRIAGE
This teaching is important because if our mindset about marriage is not renewed, every other teaching will have little effect.
Over time, social media, culture, upbringing, painful experiences, and negative stories from friends and loved ones have clouded how many people now see marriage.
Many singles are afraid and no longer know who the right person is.
Many people now see marriage as a trial and error journey.
Ecclesiastes 9.9- Enjoy life with the wife whom you love
Marriage was established by God for partnership, fulfillment, and enjoyment, and it works best when done His way, not based on fear or public opinion.
So, I would like to start this year’s teaching by reminding us of God’s design for marriage.
📌 Marriage is between a man and a woman even though globally we are seeing various developments.
When you know the truth, you will not be carried away by lies.
📌 The two must leave their parents and cleave to each other.
We have adults who cannot draw boundaries to start their lives with their spouses.
Remember, your parents have made their mark, so it is now left for each person to cleave to their spouse and make their own mark.
📌 Each partner’s joy should be a priority, just as Christ left His glory above and became a man to save us and give us joy.
📌 Marriage must be built on mutual respect for individuality and opinions.
Each partner’s view must not be treated as nonsense.
Both partners’ opinions and views must be understood and worked with.
📌 Singles must understand Amos 3:3 as God’s wisdom in choosing the right partner.
Amos 3:3– Can two walk together, except they be agreed?
The right partner is someone you can truly agree with in values, vision, beliefs, lifestyle, finances, family, parenting, and other aspects of life.
This is just the foundation
As we move forward, I encourage everyone to reflect deeply, renew your mind, and focus on marriage the way God, who established it, designed it
I wish every married person harmony, joy, and growth this year,
and every single clarity, peace, and alignment with the right partner.
May this year bring us strong foundations in marriages and beautiful wedding testimonies