08/08/17. COMMITMENT TO FOCUS

Monso: Mercy, over the years, I grew to love you even as my friend. Your little girl nature trilled me, you love others than yourself. Your love for God is unquestionable. You are very dedicated and devoted to our friendship. God has used for me in many ways, to see the light of His love. I'm not ready to throw all that to the mud.

Mercy: (Smiles)

Monso: Sincerely my dear, I'm delighted in your intelligence, you taught me team ministry, always ready to learn. Mercy, I have a long journey before me which I need you to go with me. I have a purpose i must fulfill which I need your help to achieve. Will you marry me? I need you in my life than just a friend but as my companion.

Mercy: (enthusiastically) For real, your presence brought out all the qualities you listed. God brought you  to me as a blessing, to teach and coach me. You taught me how to follow my heart as long as I have a divine permission. You are the answer to my prayers Monso. I will gladly follow you for I'm sure you have a glorious destination.

Monso: God bless you my dear. You have made my life beautiful. As we begin this journey today, the Almighty God will see us through. His grace is sufficient for us. Mercy I am committed to love you.

Mercy: Thank you Monso. I am also committed to love you too. So help me God.

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Yemisi: Congratulations my dear.

Mercy: Thanks Aunty.

Yemisi: I hope you've informed your  parents and pastor.

Mercy: Yes Aunty. They are aware of the whole thing from the start.

Yemisi: That's good. I have little counsel for you.

Mercy: Yes ma.

Yemisi: Its not a licence to premarital sex. Its time to pray and plan together. One more thing, you must not go on with marriage until you have something doing. You must be a good asset to your husband.

Mercy: Yes ma.

Yemisi: Lastly, you dare not tie the knot without enough money in Monso's account,. At least, he must have enough money, let's say five hundred thousand naira, before you move on.

Mercy: Aunty!

Yemisi: In our family, we take poverty as an excuse for silent wedding. Tell him to work hard and gather enough. I'm sure God will bless him.

Mercy: Aunty, thank you ma. He is trying.

Yemisi: Keep my counsels at heart. Enter the kitchen and serve yourself.

Mercy: OK ma.

To be continued...

#Luke14:28
#GoodMorning
#AnnieSentCares
#NewBeginning
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08/07/17. UNDERSTANDING THE PURPOSE OF MARRIAGE

Review of previous recipes on this theme:

- Identify your purpose before marriage, it serves as a guide.
- Love is a BIG commitment, be prepared.
- Deal with issues of the past before marriage. Do not use marriage as an escape route for past mistakes.
- Identify WHY you must marry your fiancé.
- Prepare yourself for changes in marriage. It is inevitable.

Graced relationship will continue tomorrow with a story on COMMITMENT TO FOCUS.

#Luke14:28
#GoodMorning
#AnnieSentCares
#NewBeginning
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08/06/17. CHANGE

TODAY'S RECIPE
"Finally on change, remember that the unspoken assumption that both the marriage relationship and the partners will remain the same is a prelude to trouble. All marriages enter into phases and stages. So therefore, prepare for changes."

#ANNIESENTCARES
#GOODMORNING
#NEWBEGINNING
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08/05/17 CHANGE (4)

TODAY'S RECIPE
"The secret of a good Marriage after Christ as the head, is CHANGE. It must move. If it stops, it's dead."

Change in marriage is inevitable. If we view it realistically we can use it to build positive relationships.

#NormanWright
#GoodMorning
#AnnieSentCares
#NewBeginning
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08/04/17. CHANGE (3)

TODAY'S RECIPE
"The individual who is unable to adjust to change before marriage is not likely to be able to adjust to change after marriage.
Any new change carries a time of risk, insecurity and vulnerability."

#Proverbs3:5
#GoodMorning
#AnnieSentCares
#NewBeginning
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08/03/17. CHANGE (2)

TODAY'S RECIPE
HOW TO COPE WITH CHANGE
1) Be aware of the normality of the process of change.

2) Develop greater flexibility in your daily lifestyle. Learning to make and accept minor changes can be a foundation for making larger adjustments.

3) When major changes are forthcoming, plan for them in advance and learn to rely upon the promises of God's word.

Change is inevitable in Marriage.
#Psalm37:5
#NormanWright
#GoodMorning
#AnnieSentCares
#NewBeginning
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08/02/17. CHANGE (1)

TODAY'S RECIPE
"Many marriages die prematurely because too many husbands and wives choose to ignore the inescapable fact that people do change."
Prepare your mind for CHANGES.

#ECCLESIATES3:1
#GOODMORNING
#ANNIESENTCARES
#NEWBEGINNING

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