VALUE YOUR VOWS

Almost everyday, thousands of couples stand before a preacher, priest or judge to exchange wedding vows but unfortunately, many of these couples break their vows within a matter of weeks(if not days) for flimsy reasons. John Piper stated "When God stands as witness to the covenant promises of a marriage, it becomes more than a merely human agreement. God is not a passive by-stander at a wedding ceremony. In effect he says, i have seen this, i confirm this and record it in heaven and i bestow upon this covenant by my presence and my purpose the dignity of being an image of my own covenant with the church"

NO ROOM FOR DIVORCE

   Some break their vows because they are not prepared for the challenges of marriage, they are less aware of the different obstacles life brings & uncertain about the reality of marriage. Some couple live the way they so desire it, seek alternatives when they perceive their relationship is not going well, i.e. they stay in the marriage when the going is good and bolt when the going gets rough.
   Marital vows are sacred vows. They are sacred to God; therefore, they should be sacred to every married couple. Marriage is a covenant relationship between married couple, and God places a high premium on that relationship. He expects every party in the holy matrimony to be true to their marital vows because "the Lord hath been witness between thee & the wife of thy covenant" (Malachi 2:14).
   A.W. Pink claimed "marriage is not a mere civil thing but is partly spiritual & divine, therefore God alone has the power to appoint the beginning, the continuance, & the end thereof"

NATIONAL ANTHEM AND PLEDGE

Arise, O compatriots, Nigeria's call obey
To serve our fatherland
With love and strength and faith
The labor of our heroes past
Shall never be in vain
To serve with heart and might

One nation bound in freedom, peace, and unity.

I pledge to Nigeria, my country
To be faithful, loyal, and honest
To serve Nigeria with all my strength
To defend her unity
And uphold her honor and glory

So help me God.


   The fact remains that most citizens doesn't regard this as a vow, but as a mere recitation. Every citizen & lover of this great nation must contribute their quota to the development of Nigeria by not being hearers but doers of the pledge of Nigeria, a country with numerous ethnic groups .
   In conclusion, the question to individuals, societies & communities, and administrators across the globe is that do you value the vows made to your country & to your husband/wife?

I PRAY THAT THE ALMIGHTY GOD WILL HELP US ALL, AMEN!!!