All Consuming Fire - GOD

A heart felt prayer for my family friends and the body of Christ.

I find few know what covenant relationships mean. Fewer yet have experienced it. I believe that Gods plan for marriage is two people giving their lives away to each other, understanding that the ultimate goal in life is not simply to have a good marriage, but that if married, God intends us to be his encourager to each other so that together each of us will accomplish more for his kingdom than we would have ever accomplished alone. God's love has been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us. (romans 5:5). He is who rely on to fill us with the steadfast love that keeps the covenant vows.

Have you ever been somewhere lone and experienced something - a sound, sight, smell and said to yourself out loud Oh I wish my mate could be here? What motivates such a statement? It is the deep, natural desire to share life with another person with whom you have a significant relationship. Marriage was designed by God to deliver us from loneliness. Deliver us from our selfishness and one way of thinking. I have heard many a men share eloquent words of their feelings. I have known many a men change my tire and get me a drink at a social gathering. I have yet to meet a man that has loved me with a steadfast love. A love that makes a covenant with his heart that once only belonged to God but now shares it with me as well. A love that delivers me from loniliness to oneness.

So an illustration to express a principle .... a man comes to recognize that he has been giving little quality time to his significant other - to listen to her concerns, joys an struggles. He makes a covenant to become a faithful listener. If his committment is unconditional his listening will not be predicted upon her moods, the manner in which she speaks or what she shares. He will be committed to listening to her no matter what. For the wife to receive this benefit of this covenant, however, she must be willing to talk and share her thoughts and ideas. If she refuses to talk, his committment will be frustrated but not revoked. That is, he has not withdrawn his covenant; She is failing to experience the benefit of his covenant by refusing to talk. Most of God's covenants with us require a response on our part in order to enjoy the benefit of Gods covenant. But Gods covenant is never based on our response.

It took being in my forties to realizing something I find unique about me from many others. Something that I believe God has pointed out to me again and again when defining me. A steadfast love that chooses to have a positive regard for others. Choosing to focus on his/her positive characteristics and expressing appreciation to him or her for these charcteristics. A steadfast love that defends them when others might not. Believing the best. Knowing that a deeper inner sense that we are loved and appreciated despite our weaknesses goes a long way in building self esteem and helping us to accomplish our potential for God and for doing good in the world. I have often wondered why many christains don't get this. Punishing others and themselves for their obvious weaknesses rather guiding them to a place of wellness.

This prayer is for covenant relationships. Which are not limited to man and wife. But from one christian to another. Spending ourselves for greater story.

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[walesami]

God bless you all Amen

[living4dlord1983]

Amen!