Saturday, December 29, 2012

From my heart to you my friends, as you enter the new year, you might be going through a hard time or frustrated maybe in your home, marriage or at work. Don’t lose hope put your trust in the Lord. it is only the Lord who can give us total peace. Look at these few promises as you enter the New Year. Surely He has borne our grief and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed Him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted. But He was wounded for our transgressions; He was bruised for our iniquities. Isaiah 53:4-5 As the year winds down, perhaps you're glad to consign it to history. All the sorrows of the past twelve months are behind you. Perhaps you've faced tragedy this year like what I went through 5 months ago, or grief, or sorrow. Even if you haven't, you've probably had your share of frustrations. How wonderful to know we can relegate the past to the grace of the Lord Jesus! And the future? Our Lord not only bears our griefs and sorrows, He bears us up like a man carrying his son according to Deuteronomy 1:31. Psalm 28:9 says He bears us up forever. Isaiah 40:11 says He carries us like a shepherd carrying a lamb close to his heart. And listen to Isaiah 46:4: "Even to your old age, I am He, and even to gray hairs I will carry you!" Being the Man of Sorrows, He can bear both you and your burdens, even across the threshold of a new year. Cast all your care on Him. The eternal God is your refuge and underneath are the everlasting arms. As you enter the New Year, don’t be worried of troubled or afraid, just put all your anxiety in the hands of the Lord. May the Lord bless your new year 2013 as He brings a smile over your face in Jesus’ name. Be blessed and have the best, Your brother, Moses.

Monday, December 3, 2012

From Our Hearts To Yours.

Dear Partner What a glorious time of year this is! We stand at the point where we look back, over the past year with thankful hearts. We are so grateful to the Lord for what He has brought us through and all we have experienced together as partners in this ministry. At this wonderful time of year, we not only reflect on the goodness of God in the year gone by, but we look with great anticipation and excitement to the year ahead! 2013 is upon us and we are more than ready to dive into the glorious year the Lord has planned for us! We would want to thank God for what we went through the past year and let us pray that the coming year would be a blessing to many and that God will protect us. We want to thank God that this year we were able to conduct 11 seminars so far and the last one is coming in few days even when we had to lose our dear one. We would like to thank you our partners in seeing that marriage institution is not destroyed but strengthened as we embark on teaching the principles of the word of God. We want to thank you who were praying for these seminars and those who real gave generously to the ministry. May the Lord bless you and give you whatever your hear heart desires and to your families. We also thank those who were always available to go and teach at the expense of their work and families. Romans 13:11-14 New King James Version (NKJV) 11 And do this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed. 12 The night is far spent, the day is at hand. Therefore let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light. 13 Let us walk properly, as in the day, not in revelry and drunkenness, not in lewdness and lust, not in strife and envy. 14 But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill its lusts. The battle over the marriage institution belongs to The Lord and we will praise and worship Him as His Spirit restores, delivers and saves all those marriages and families oppressed by the devil. Victory is inevitable for those who turn their eyes to the Lord and worship Him in Spirit and in truth. Keep your eyes and ears open for more information concerning this coming seminar as well as the other scheduled for 2013. Ruth, I and the entire M.R.N.U team would like to sincerely thank you, for all your prayers, financial assistance and heartfelt words of encouragement. We are completely aware that without your vital partnership with us, this ministry would not be as effective as it has and will continue to be. Together we take giant steps of victory for the kingdom of God, advancing against the kingdom of darkness, wielding the powerful sword of the Spirit and declaring the name that is high above every other name, the name of Jesus Christ, the risen Son of God. May The Lord Himself, continue to strengthen and comfort you in all your endeavors and may this season of your life be more than glorious as you celebrate His faithfulness, mercy and loving kindness over your lives and over this ministry! Psalm 25:10 New Living Translation (NLT) 10 The LORD leads with unfailing love and faithfulness all who keep his covenant and obey his demands. We love you so much, Moses and Ruth on behalf of M.R.N.U.

Saturday, December 1, 2012

GOD MUST BE INVOLVED IN YOUR MARRIAGE

God Must Be Involved in Your Marriage For a marriage to be happy and successful for life, the husband and wife must include God as a partner in their marriage. They must acknowledge God as Supreme in their lives and together yield to what God instructs in the Bible about marriage. The marriage will fail if it is based on self-gratification and pleasure. Is God really involved in marriage? Malachi 2:14 Yet you say, "For what reason?" Because the Lord has been witness between you and the wife of your youth, with whom you have dealt treacherously; yet she is your companion and your wife by covenant. Mark 10:7-9 "'For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh'; so then they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate." Marriage is a covenant that includes God! Many marriage ceremonies include words such as, "Do you faithfully promise and covenant with God, in the presence of these witnesses to take..." If we covenant with God, then this makes marriage on a far higher plane than simply agreeing to live together legally as husband and wife. It means we willingly submit to the role God must play in the marriage. We will live by His rules. What's the purpose of marriage? Ephesians 5:31-33 "For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh." This is a great mystery, but I speak concerning Christ and the church. Nevertheless let each one of you in particular so love his own wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband. Ephesians 5 reveals how marriage is a type of the incredible love relationship between Jesus Christ and His Bride, the Church. No love could be greater! The Bible is the ultimate love story when understood in its overall concept and purpose. What is true love? 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails... Love isn't just a feeling of passionate desire for your lover and the unbearable thought of being apart. True love is based on outgoing concern for your partner. It's about self-sacrifice for the good of the one you love. In every marriage, things go wrong. What if the problem is not my fault? Proverbs 14:12 There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death. Philippians 2:3-5 Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others. Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus... Proverbs 15:1 A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. 1 Thessalonians 5:15 See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all. Over time, seemingly insignificant irritations can get blown out of proportion, and before long, couples say or do things that are offensive to each other. The result? Arguments, conflict and, all too often, shouting matches. It is often very difficult to see our own faults. We're always right in our own eyes, so we naturally place the blame on our partner. This mind-set started way back in the Garden of Eden when Adam blamed Eve, and Eve blamed the serpent (Genesis 3:12-13). But even if it really is not our fault, loudly insisting the other person take all the blame is not helpful. The optimal solution instead involves seeking peace, not revenge (Matthew 5:9; Romans 12:17-21). It involves seeking win-win strategies. The Bible shows that sometimes our good actions can, over time, win over our mate (1 Peter 3:1). Ideally, both partners will eventually work together to solve their problems. "Some negative ways of dealing with conflict are withdrawing, winning, yielding, and compromising. The ideal way of dealing with conflict is by resolving the conflict. It may take longer, but the relationship is then strengthened and needs are met on both sides" What should we say to help heal our relationships? Psalm 51:1, 10 (New Living Translation) Have mercy on me, O God, because of your unfailing love. Because of your great compassion, blot out the stain of my sins... Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a right spirit within me. Ephesians 4:32 And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you. Ephesians 5:25 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her... Titus 2:4 (New Living Translation) These older women must train the younger women to love their husbands and their children. When we sin, first we must repent and become right with God. Then we can seek His help in restoring the relationship. In every marriage relationship, there are several phrases that can help heal the damage that has been done due to conflicts and arguments. Three key phrases are listed below. 1. "I'm sorry." Use this one often, and mean it! Tell your spouse you're sorry for saying or doing the thing that has upset him or her. Whether you were right or wrong, it doesn't matter; your actions have had a negative impact on the spouse you love, and you should apologize for that. 2. "I forgive you." Jesus Christ died to forgive us of our sins. His great sacrifice should motivate us to be willing to forgive others. 3. "I love you." When said sincerely, this declaration cannot be overused. We need to know we are loved by the person we love. This short, sincere phrase, backed by loving actions, can put to rest all of our negative feelings, hurts, resentments and faults and can melt the heart of the one hearing these three beautiful words. Can the Flame Burn Again? Some may feel like the romance and excitement is long gone in their marriage. They stay together for convenience or for the sake of the children or other family members. But, as the well-known song asks, "Where is the love?" Can my marriage really be happy? Proverbs 5:18-19 Let your fountain be blessed, and rejoice with the wife of your youth. As a loving deer and a graceful doe, let her breasts satisfy you at all times; and always be enraptured with her love. Ecclesiastes 9:9 Live joyfully with the wife whom you love all the days of your vain life which He has given you under the sun, all your days of vanity; for that is your portion in life, and in the labor which you perform under the sun. Yes, your marriage can be happy! The Bible reminds us that a wife is a blessing from God and tells husbands to "bring happiness" to their wives, starting from the first year of the marriage (Proverbs 18:22; Deuteronomy 24:5). To achieve happiness, it's important to keep the perspective that it's not "my" marriage but "our" marriage. The two of you are in this together and need to work together to bring life and energy back to the marriage if it has been lost. If you've been married a few years, find ways to rekindle the spark that led to your marriage in the first place. What attracted you to your spouse? Why did you get married? Try dating your spouse again! Some marriage partners have rekindled this desire by asking God for a loving, humble attitude and doing things to show love to their mate, even when they don't feel like it. Many married people have found that the feelings they long for return when they start doing the things that bind two people together.. Beyond the romance, the marriage relationship should also be a close and growing friendship. Consider this excellent advice: "Enjoying your spouse as both friend and marriage partner will help override many marital disagreements, whether financial or social. Couples who remain in love almost inevitably must also be good friends. They will share the ups and downs that are common within the marriage relationship" Did I really mean "for better or worse"? As we saw in Malachi 2:14, marriage is a covenant. When we took our marriage vows, we probably repeated words like "for better or worse." Did we really mean it? No matter what the situation might be right now in your marriage, can't you work together to make it better? Do you have the option to give up if the situation has become "worse"? God says He "hates divorce" (Malachi 2:16), and His expectation is for you to be committed to your marriage for life. Paul also gave instructions to Church members not to divorce (1 Corinthians 7:10-11), and Jesus Christ gave narrow definition to the terrible circumstances that would allow for divorce and remarriage (Matthew 19:3-9). A helpful exercise to begin restoring the love in your marriage is to go back and watch a video of your wedding if you have it. Listen to the words the minister is saying. Say those vows to each other again. In difficult times when you have tried everything you know how to do, it can be helpful to seek wise counsel (Proverbs 4:7; 11:14). Healthy, mature people are not afraid to seek help when they need it. Can we learn to love again? Ephesians 5:22-28 Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. For the husband is head of the wife, as also Christ is head of the church; and He is the Savior of the body. Therefore, just as the church is subject to Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in everything. Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her, that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word, that He might present her to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and without blemish. So husbands ought to love their own wives as their own bodies; he who loves his wife loves himself. As we are seeing, love is not to be confused with infatuation. Love is selfless concern for another. True love will build up the one you love, not tear him or her down. True love will want to give and serve the other, not take in selfish disregard for the desires of your spouse. A husband should treat his wife like his queen, and a wife should treat her husband as her "knight in shining armor"—as corny as that might sound. Or, as the apostle Paul wrote in Ephesians 5, we should treat each other as Christ and His Church do.