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| Pastor Greg Rangel is a contributing writer for the Valley Morning Star, the Harlingennews.com, and the San Benito News. His articles are written in an easy to understand apoligetical format. He has written regarding many of todays challenging issues that are affecting todays Christians and non-Christians alike. |
We are living in a day in which families are being torn apart
because of divorce. I am sure that half of you have either
repeated the marital vows, or at least have witnessed a wedding
whether in person or on T.V. and have heard the vows that were
exchanged between the then happy groom and beautiful bride.
Do you remember saying or hearing the vows that go something
like this, “I take thee as my lawfully wedded wife (husband), to
have and to hold, from this day forward, for better or worse, for
richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish,
till death do us part?”
No doubt that when either party originally said those words that
there was a great joy, happiness and excitement in their hearts
and intended to truly honor those vows until death did them
part, or so they thought. But something has gone wrong since
then that has caused either party to break that original pact that
was made on that beautiful wedding day, causing much pain and
sorrow for many.
Divorce is not and should not be an option. The decision to divorce
will not only have a negative and long lasting effect on you, but
it will also affect those that surround you. But most importantly,
it will affect your precious children, not only while the divorce is
taking place, but for the rest of their lives. The divorce will affect
the way they view life and the decisions they themselves will
make in the future.
My wife and I have been together for twenty one years and
married for nineteen years and have four wonderful children
because of divorce. I am sure that half of you have either
repeated the marital vows, or at least have witnessed a wedding
whether in person or on T.V. and have heard the vows that were
exchanged between the then happy groom and beautiful bride.
Do you remember saying or hearing the vows that go something
like this, “I take thee as my lawfully wedded wife (husband), to
have and to hold, from this day forward, for better or worse, for
richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish,
till death do us part?”
No doubt that when either party originally said those words that
there was a great joy, happiness and excitement in their hearts
and intended to truly honor those vows until death did them
part, or so they thought. But something has gone wrong since
then that has caused either party to break that original pact that
was made on that beautiful wedding day, causing much pain and
sorrow for many.
Divorce is not and should not be an option. The decision to divorce
will not only have a negative and long lasting effect on you, but
it will also affect those that surround you. But most importantly,
it will affect your precious children, not only while the divorce is
taking place, but for the rest of their lives. The divorce will affect
the way they view life and the decisions they themselves will
make in the future.
My wife and I have been together for twenty one years and
married for nineteen years and have four wonderful children
whom we greatly love and consider our pride and joy.
Throughout these twenty one years we have learned valuable lessons that have
strengthened our marriage and has united us as a couple that is truly in love with
each other. My wife and I enjoy spending time with each other because of those
valuable lessons that we have learned and have decided to put into practice. Therefore
it is my desire to share some of these lessons with you the reader so that you too might
be blessed the way we have been, if incase you are struggling in your marriage and are
considering divorce.
Now, I know that there are many of you that have most likely been married longer
than I have and perhaps you too have had a very successful marriage as I. I say praise
the Lord for that. But no doubt there might be many of you that have been married
longer than I have but can hardly say that your marriage has been everything else
but successful. Perhaps you have considered your marriage at one time or another a
nightmare to say the least. It is to you that I dedicate this series to, and to you that
perhaps is just starting out in marriage, or might have been married for a while, and
to those that are considering marriage in the near or distant future.
Now, I am not claiming to know it all, but I am saying that there is hope out there that
you can cling on to if incase you are currently struggling in your marriage. These
principles have caused my marriage to be an everlasting one. They are found in the
Word of God. But I have seen even non-Christian marriages that have had a very
successful marriage as well because of their choice to observe these principles. So
therefore you don’t necessarily have to be a Christian to have a successful marriage,
only a willing heart to give it a try.
Proverbs 18:22 says that “Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth
favour of the LORD.” I believe that. So please know that if you are married, you have
found a good thing and have obtained favor of the Lord.
The Lord has blessed you through the wife or husband that He has given you. But it is
up to you now to take care of your marriage. Some might have to work extra hard at
it, while others might have it more easy. Unfortunately quite too often people will give
up so easily because of the fact that they do not want to deal with it any longer. But
and if you truly love your spouse and children, every effort to try will be worth it.
Please stay tuned...
Throughout these twenty one years we have learned valuable lessons that have
strengthened our marriage and has united us as a couple that is truly in love with
each other. My wife and I enjoy spending time with each other because of those
valuable lessons that we have learned and have decided to put into practice. Therefore
it is my desire to share some of these lessons with you the reader so that you too might
be blessed the way we have been, if incase you are struggling in your marriage and are
considering divorce.
Now, I know that there are many of you that have most likely been married longer
than I have and perhaps you too have had a very successful marriage as I. I say praise
the Lord for that. But no doubt there might be many of you that have been married
longer than I have but can hardly say that your marriage has been everything else
but successful. Perhaps you have considered your marriage at one time or another a
nightmare to say the least. It is to you that I dedicate this series to, and to you that
perhaps is just starting out in marriage, or might have been married for a while, and
to those that are considering marriage in the near or distant future.
Now, I am not claiming to know it all, but I am saying that there is hope out there that
you can cling on to if incase you are currently struggling in your marriage. These
principles have caused my marriage to be an everlasting one. They are found in the
Word of God. But I have seen even non-Christian marriages that have had a very
successful marriage as well because of their choice to observe these principles. So
therefore you don’t necessarily have to be a Christian to have a successful marriage,
only a willing heart to give it a try.
Proverbs 18:22 says that “Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth
favour of the LORD.” I believe that. So please know that if you are married, you have
found a good thing and have obtained favor of the Lord.
The Lord has blessed you through the wife or husband that He has given you. But it is
up to you now to take care of your marriage. Some might have to work extra hard at
it, while others might have it more easy. Unfortunately quite too often people will give
up so easily because of the fact that they do not want to deal with it any longer. But
and if you truly love your spouse and children, every effort to try will be worth it.
Please stay tuned...
Read or download the "Marriage Principles" series in PDF format:
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Our discipleship class is being held every
Sunday morning at 9:00 am. This class is for
everyone and anyone who would like to their
relationship with the Lord to the next level.
Study led by Pastor Frank Garza.
Sunday Morning Service:
Join us every Sunday morning at 10:00 am for
a time of worship and study in the Word. We
are currently studying the book of Revelation
in a verse by verse format. Study led by Pastor
Greg.
Men & Women's Exercise Class: Monday's at
7:00 pm in our Fellowship Hall for men &
Mission Hall for women. Please join us.
Wednesday Evening Study:
Our mid-week Bible study takes place on
Wednesdays at 7:00 pm in our fellowship hall.
Come and grow with us spiritually as we study
the book of Colossians in a chapter by chapter
setting. Study led by Pastor Greg.
Life in the Fast Lane:
Men, join us every first Saturday of the month
at 6:00pm at Starbucks on Ed Carey & Bsn. 77
for an exciting time in worship, study, and
fellowship. Led by brother Eliel.
S3:
Salvation, Sanctification, Service. A series of
classes meant to prepare and equip each
Christian, new and old, for a life of righteous
living and Christ-like service. This study takes
place every 3rd Sunday immediately after the
service. Led by brother Eliel.
