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Holy Cross Family Ministries conducted a premarital counseling at Haruna Towers in Ntinda for Cathy (bride to be), ushering her into marriage just 2 weeks from now.
This was organized by her friends as a surprise, for her to get more information before joining the marriage institution. They were around 20 women.
Mrs. Desire Ssenabulya was the speaker of the day who introduced the devotion by telling the bride to be, that she is going to begin a new journey with her husband.
She added that in this journey, feelings come and go. Therefore Cathy needs to make daily decisions of loving her husband.
Desire encouraged her to be a God fearing woman, who dedicates her life to listening to God’s directions in her marriage, and this is through ‘’Prayer’’.
Through prayers everything is possible; she called her upon to pray for the husband in all aspects like his spirituality, emotions, sexuality, work/jobs and peers.
She also urged her to pray together as a couple and if God blesses them with children, they introduce them to the system of praying together as a family.
God answers prayers of agreement efficiently…..
‘’Again,(Amen) I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything for which they are to pray, it shall be granted to them by my heavenly father. For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there I am in the midst of them’’. (Mathew 18:19-20)
Desire emphasized respect to a husband and noted a scripture for Cathy (Bride to be)…
‘’To be a wife who is submissive to your husband, you should always ask God for courage to follow the leadership of the husband. This is not an option for wives but rather a daily conscious decision. Christ is the perfect example of submission. (Ephesians 5:12-32)
In marriage, priorities have to change; God comes first followed by your spouse, children, job and others (family and friends). If things are done the other way around, the marriage will be prone to destruction or separation.
A wife was implored to take care of her wifely duties of taking care of the home and her man even when if she if she is exhausted from her busy schedule.
Forgiving the husband when he wrongs, was also brought forward. Desire said that Cathy is not marrying a saint but rather an imperfect human being.
In marriage the challenges and wrongs you face, they are solved by the two of you, it’s better you do not share it with so many people because they cannot find a proper solution to them, Desire added.
Tips on how to prepare for the honey moon were given, and also an emphasis on the dedication of the first night to God for his protection.
‘’It is important to dedicate the first night to God’’ (Tobit: 8:4-9)
Cathy received many gifts from her friends who organized this premarital counseling and a surprise bridal shower for her.
As Holy Cross Family Ministries, we say, this message does not go to Cathy alone; it goes to each one of us who is preparing for marriage.
