Why positive narratives around marriage are important

1. Marriage is beautiful and God created the institution as means of refining character and blessing humanity.

2. Unfortunately, ever since sin entered and selfishness took precedence over our hearts, marriage has taken a knock. From Adam declaring "bone of my bones" to "this woman you gave me", the brokenness continues. 

3. Most people have experienced brokenness due to their parent's broken marriages and sometimes this leaves deep wounds which sometimes lead people to conclude that marriage is bad. I was one of those and I had vowed I'd never get married. 

4. We're exposed to so many negative marriages that society is slowly becoming immune to true love, often saying, "it will end in tears."

5. Most important of all, it is the most potent witness of God's power to bring light and healing in society. 

6. By witnessing healthy marriages, we're encouraged that we too can have God- honouring marriages. Sometimes you even feel ashamed that you'd like to even get married, because on the other end of the stick, there's so much negativity. But seeing couples thriving through God's grace, motivates you to be intentional about the spouse you'd like to become. 

7. Learning from other's experiences means we've got more chances of succeeding. 

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