Saturday Night

Well, its Saturday night and I am in the house! However, today has been probably one of the most relaxing days I have had all year. In preparation of writing my sales manual, I think I may have read so many articles its not even funny. I have also started some personal reading of my own. The first article that I read was the "7 Virtues of a Godly Husband." Awesome article and I have just started a book today called "The Complete Husband" So far so good, I have to keep reading.... Funny thing is, in all my readings on becoming a "Godly husband" they all seem to say the same thing and the first thing is to seek God first, love God first, submitt to God first, then do the same for your wife. Wow, why was I never taught this stuff. Im learning that God want us to be completely submitted to him, and do what he has for us to do and then will he bless your marriage.

That said, we have to die daily! As the man, the priest of the house, the enemy is constantly buffeting and bringing attacks against him, so we have to be led soley by the spirit of the living God that lives with in us. For the enemy know that if you can bind the strong man (The head of the house) that he can take the family. I learning to be led of the spirit. I have also learned that nothing is perfect. However, we have to be willing to put ourselves aside and consider how we treat each other. How I treat my wife is a reflection of my relationship with God. Ephesians declares that a man is to love his wife the way that Christ love the church.

I learned that premarital sex is a NO NO. Now, Ive known this for quite some time, but had still found myself in positions where i have fallen; however, only because i put myself there. Paul said that "there is no temptation that is common to man, but for every temptation God has provided a way of escape." 1 Corinthians 10:13 knowing this, I was still unsure of why I still allowed myself to fall. I found that answer today. Quite simple really, Its because people have never really put it into any other perspective execept "If you fornicate your going to hell if you dont stop." While that is true, when dealing with mankind, we need more than that, and I got it today. Marcos Mercado, host of "Marriage Beyound the Vows," suggest that God Created Sex for a marriage because sex is the only way for you to completely give yourself to another human being. It was not meant for the exploitation of the act. Thus you incur "Soul-ties." Wow, I thought to myself. I have to love you enough to say NO, not until we are married.

As the man, the High priest, the head of the house, the covering, the protector, the leader etc, I am held responsible if my house is not in order. However, I also learned that you cant just do whatever you want and expect God to bless or sanction your marriage. "If the house is built on faulty ground, you have to tear the whole thing down and start over again So that God can be pleased."-- Marcos Mercado

God is grooming me, I am doing things that I have never done befor, considering things that I have never considered befor. He is preparing me for ministry. Ministry to his people, ministry in my home and ministry to my soon to be wife. I thank God for Bishop and all the pastors at the church. Everytime im around them i learn something different.

Father, my prayer is, now that I am gaining knowledge and understanding (Finally some clear understanding about how to be a "Godly" man all together) that the immediate next step is application. For wisdom and knowledge unapplied, is a waste of preacious and valuable information. I thank you for your grooming, your training, your conversion process. I know that this is going to be the most exciting journey of my life, and I welcome it with arms wide open. I praise you and thank you in advance, and I submitt my all to you Jesus, mind, body and soul. I love you in Jesus name, Amen!