- Check Yourself
Don’t just jump into conclusion that your parents are bad or wicked to have reject your beloved, rather, check yourself, check your relationship, your conviction and your parent’s reasons for the rejection. Your parent’s actions may be a wake-up call from the Lord; it may also be a signal that all is not well.
- Be Patient
When things happen like this, do not rush, don’t take any rash decision, don’t elope, and don’t go into marriage of disobedience. Rather, wait to see what the Lord is trying to tell you.
- Pray
Be prayerful; when you are in the will of God, that will be challenge. commit your parent’s decision, your actions, the situation, etc into the hands of the Lord. Then tell him to give you wisdom to handle the situation.
- Go For Counsel
Talk to a qualify marriage counselor or pastor, not your friends who are members of your supporters club and will only see things the way you see it
- Be Persistent
If you are very sure and convinced that you are doing the right thing, then be persistent; No matter the challenge, NEVER GIVE UP ON THE PERFECT WILL OF GOD FOR YOUR LIFE. if your parent see your resolve, they will listen to you.
- Apply Wisdom
Be wise, don’t blame foolishly, don’t do things you will regret in future. Don’t join your beloved to abuse your parents, be wise. Don’t become pregnant just to get your parents approval. Let the Lord fight for you
7.Open Communication Channel
Talk deeply with your parents with love, communicate effectively with them, let them know your mind and reasons for your choice. Assure them that they won’t regret that you are getting married to your beloved.
Last but not the least…
- Diplomacy
Be diplomatic the way you handle your parents. Don’t ever forget your God commanded you to respect them. Instead of fighting them, look for their trusted friends, pastors, neighbors or family members that can help you to talk to them.
By the grace of God your parents will be proud of your marriage in Jesus name.
©Pst Bisi Adewale
Credit: Abeokuta Marriage Summit
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