"The Year of Yes"

Rely On Who Holds 2013: The Year of Yes

Now that 2012 is yesterdays news, and 2013 has arrived there is a since of newness and possibilities that await discovery. It's almost like coming out of a holding pattern and into the promise of the reality. So this year the theme for 2013 should be "The Year of Yes". Yes to Prosperity, Yes to Possibilities, and Yes to Peace.  The NIV of 2 Corinthians 1:20 states- For no matter how many promises God has made, they are "Yes" in Christ. And so through him the "Amen" is spoken by us to the glory of God. 

This year we will grab hold of our Father's promises of Yes and exercise our own Yes Reflex and step into receiving God's best for our marriage, our family, and our future.  We will commit to leave behind disappointment, and un-forgiveness. We will stop the rear view walk and step into the Faith Walk. We do not know what the future holds, but we have confidence in who holds our future. The answers to our prayers are Yes, Yes, and followed up by our AMEN's. Our marriage will be blessed, our families will have favor and blessing, and our prosperity in every area of life will be fulfilled to his glory. When we exercised our Yes reflex at the Wedding Altar, we took the promise and walked in faith believing that our mate would "Marry Me 4 Life". This promise is a hourly, daily, weekly, monthly and yearly walk. Therefore, We proclaim 2013 to be "The Year of Yes", the year where God's promises of Yes will come to pass. This is OUR YEAR and OUR MARRIAGE will be filled with GOD's Best and a Resounding YES to his promises for life.

Believing God's Best For Marriage in 2013
Tony & Tarenia
MM4Life

Seasons Of Marriage

Many us of plan our weddings according to the time of year we would like to get married. Whether we choose a spring, summer, winter or fall ceremony is totally up to our own liking. However, how many us realize that our marriage will go through and dictate it's own seasonal changes. Yes, marriage has it's own seasons. It is wise to figure out which season you are in so that when the transition comes you are prepared to handle what comes your way.

Since you were born, the seasons have come and gone. Each season brings it's own weather patterns and rules for dressing in that season. For summer you wear less clothes, for winter you wear more clothes. Think about it for a moment. If you are in the middle of summer but a cool front arrives you adjust and pull out a sweater to accommodate the changes. You don't go and pull out your winter clothes just yet. You understand that the summer is not over and things do happen in the weather patterns that could bring about a brief change. The same holds true within marriage. You simply understand the season and adjust accordingly. If your mate is having a cold spell in the middle of what should be the hottest and steamiest part of your relationship, give him or her a break and adjust your position to accommodate their seasonal shift.

There are even times when our season's last longer than we would like. It is in those times that we must understand the season will not last forever. In other words, don't get discouraged if situations, attitudes, money woes, health issues or kids are straining and draining the relationship. The season will not, and can not last forever. Those times will end and new beginnings will come. During those times remember to find the shifts that allow for some enjoyment. You may have to CREATE moments during those times that will get you through until the change comes. Just remember the commitment, and the love that you had ( and have) when you said I DO and allow that memory along with other joyous memories to sustain you. Cheers to the lessons we learn to encourage and share with others in our marital seasons.

Marriage is 4 Life,
T n T, (Tony & Tarenia)
MM4Life