Manifested Marriage Course
TOOL ONE – SALVATION – WHY DO I NEED IT?
"Salvation Through Jesus, He is Our Cornerstone": This lesson sets the foundation and purpose in understanding our need for a savior and how salvation is the cornerstone on which the foundation is laid for Covenant marriage. “Except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it.”
Psalm 127: 1a
TOOL TWO – MARRIAGE – COVENANT OR CONTRACT
"What is Biblical Marriage": Covenant vs Contract": God designed man and woman to function together in Marriage based on Covenant. This lesson aims to take a straightforward look at what God’s word says about marriage and confirm that our marriage matches His design.
"For this reason, a man shall leave his father and mother and shall be joined inseparably to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.”? So, they are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore, what God has joined together, let no one separate. Matthew 19: 5-6
TOOL THREE– AGREEMENT
"Agreement vs Compromise": Agreement is not compromise! In trying to reach an agreement, couples often use compromise, manipulation, logic, emotions, and even putting out a fleece—the open-door/closed-door method. What’s worse is when a spouse gives in because they don’t care or feel their voice is never heard. Join us in discovering actual agreement, God’s way. “How can two people walk together unless they agree?” Amos 3:3
TOOL FOUR - OUR WORDS
"The Power of Our Words": Have you ever been the recipient of words like "Shame on you" or "You'll never amount to anything"? OUCH!! We often pretend these words don't affect us, but the keyword here is pretend. Of course, those words hurt. The words and the tone in which they are delivered create an atmosphere and can set a trajectory for our future if we let them. Many of us have become the walking wounded because of such experiences.
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We desperately need to understand our value, recognize that we have purpose, and acknowledge that our lives matter and have meaning. It's essential to hear and believe that we were created with a purpose and born on purpose. Our words either create or destroy. "The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit." Proverbs 18:21
TOOL FIVE – FORGIVENESS
"God’s Standard for Forgiveness": Understanding forgiveness is critical in our relationship with the Lord and our spouse. Forgiveness brings individual freedom and healing into our personal lives and flows into our marriage relationship. We’ll examine what the scriptures say about true forgiveness and how it applies to our marriage covenant. "Forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us.” Matthew 6:12
TOOL SIX – CORE VALUES
"The Value of Core Values": A Core Value is a principle, a standard, or a quality to which one is committed; it lies at the heart of who we are and defines our identity. Core Values are how we attribute worth to objects and behaviors. For example, they represent an individual’s highest priorities, deeply held beliefs, and core fundamental driving force.
Here are some examples of your core values: integrity, kindness, honesty, fairness, respect, compassion, selflessness, biblical truths, accountability, diligence, perseverance, and discipline, doing the right things regardless of whether anyone is watching. They describe how you live your life. One might include faith, family, and work ethics as their Core Values. "Watch over your heart with all diligence, for from it flow the springs of life.” Proverbs 4:23
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TOOL SEVEN – ROLES
"Rolls Within Covenant Marriage": Pearl Harbor Honolulu, Hawaii, Sunday morning, December 7, 1941. Because of the choice to ignore the warning from the Radar, 2,403 men and women lost their lives that day.
Both spouses have a role in keeping their marriage safe and protected. In the beginning, God equipped Adam and Eve as a team to fight spiritual warfare together. He placed within both of them the ability and responsibility to work together. Combined, they are an unbeatable team as long as each spouse does their part. “Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 2:5
TOOL EIGHT– WHAT NEXT?
"Where Do We Go From Here": We take all the Lord has blessed us with in these tools, meditate on them, ask for God’s understanding through the Holy Spirit, and then practice what He spoke to us. Our lives should be so Christ-like that people want what we have.
Our lives should impact those around us, including our children, grandchildren, family members, co-workers, employers, community church family, and those who don’t even know us for the Lord. Our example should portray what a POWERHOUSE home looks and feels like. Our Covenant Marriage relationship should shine bright as a BEACON OF LIGHT to our world.
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” Psalm 119:105
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