When we take into consideration how almighty, how unimaginably great, how all-powerful God is, it is inconceivable that anyone would reject God, or tempt God through hurtful statements in writing or spoken. God is all powerful, and His capacity to love cannot be measured in human terms.

Jesus says in Mark 10:8-12

“’And the two shall become one flesh.’ So they are no longer two but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let not man separate.’”

God recognizes a marriage as being a covenant in the form of a life-long union between two people and Himself, in which both parties enter it with sincere heart, and God knows their hearts. A covenant is a binding promise. A contract. A mutual understanding with common purpose, a common goal, and it is witnessed and spiritually signed, and stamped by God.

A sacrament is a ceremony imparting God’s divine grace upon a party. Is marriage a sacrament? Yes, the marriage ceremony is a sacrament, and that sacrament commences the lifelong covenant.

Marriage is to be God centered, it is to be cherished as sacred, and it is to be respected, protected, and treated as Holy not only by the married couple, but by all.

Heavenly and Merciful Father in Heaven,

We pray for the sanctity of all God centered marriages. I pray in the name of our Lord Jesus. Amen.

When we experience human suffering and injustice, it can be very difficult to trust God and not act from our fear and pride. We might even get angry with God at times with our personal suffering, or with the disgusting state of the world. However, we are best to turn to God for answers during these times as opposed to behave as though we are in a relationship with God with one foot pointed towards the door each time we are scared or discouraged. This world is a necessary part of our walk with God. We must remain steadfast in our devotion in God and His love for us, in our Lord Jesus’ sacrifice, His miraculous signs, and his Passion and Resurrection. God is aware of all suffering and evil in the world. No form of evil has any power over God. This world is fallen and evil and is the enemy’s domain. It is that way by design and it serves a purpose.

If you feel that the world hates you, feel validated! For Christ said:

“I have given them your word, and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world.”   - John 17:14