Marriage, Love and Happiness

Marriage, Love and Happiness

We have with us today a lovely, talented, gifted woman of God.  My first encounter with her was on a national tour of an inspirational heart wrenching tale put to music of life, woes and giving your heart to Christ.  We are graced to be in her presence this afternoon for a casual, in depth talk about marriage, love and happiness.  Her name is Desiree Roots Centeio.

Penny:  I know that you are presently married, and today we are speaking of marriage, love and happiness.  One of my questions for you today is:  What does marriage mean to you?

Desiree:  Marriage means for me a spiritual commitment to your life partner that is grounded and guided by GOD.  The only person that should ever be allowed to be between you and that partner is GOD because he is the glue that holds that union together.  Of course it doesn't hurt that I also met the man of my dreams.

Penny:  How wonderful it is to know and understand that God IS the glue, and that your marriage is a covenant.  And, it is an AWESOME thing to find the man of your dreams. (shout shout shout!!)  Many are searching for this dream.  So, within your dream come true, is it perfect?

Desiree:  I believe that anything worthy of your time has to be exercised daily.  You have to constantly exercise and practice the dream of love and marriage.  However, within that exercise, you have to know that practice does NOT make perfect.  Practice only makes better and better.  The only PERFECT thing is GOD.  So, in exercising the daily moves necessary to keep a marriage healthy, it has its ups and downs, but our good days most definitely outweigh the bad.

Motherhood
Penny:  I heard you are the mother of a girl and a boy.  Has this impacted your life regarding your career as an entertainer?

Desiree:  I have these beautiful blessings in my life, and I can honestly say that it has given me more drive and has inspired me to do MORE within my career so that I leave a legacy for them.  My parents were both entertainers and traveled the entire United States together before they started a family.  They left a legacy of love and music with me and my four siblings.  I would love to see that same pride within my children.  Knowing that, one day, they can say "my mommy recorded this", or "my mom performed here; traveled there".  They each have a blossoming talent that has been touched by the arts.  Each has been on stage with me at one time or another.  And, for the record, I have THREE kids (26, 6 & 4), and they are ALL musically inclined.  I like to think I had a little something to do with that.

Entertainment
Penny:  I heard that the show CROWNS, your latest acting performance, was a very captivating show.  What's coming up next for you?

Desiree:  Yes, CROWNS was a highly attended show that seemed to be loved by all.  It was actually the second time I've performed the role of Wanda in that show for Theatre IV.  My next endeavor is to work on my CD.  It's been an ongoing desire that I continually kept putting on the back burner. My husband has forbidden me to record on anyone else's project until I complete my own.  As he's stated time and time again..."you continue to use your voice to help others.  NOW, it's time to help yourself and let the world hear that gift".  So, since he's the bread winner and is gracious enough to allow me to follow my dream, all I could say was "yes sir" and book the studio.  I have several ideas I'm tossing around for a CD, but it will mostly concentrate on the Jazz genre with a twist, so stay tuned!!

Happiness?

Penny:  So, happiness means what to you?

Desiree:  Happiness means to me simply:  the love of family, the love of life and the ongoing pursuit to be the best that you can be.  I will continue to always reach for the moon, because if I miss, I will still be amongst the stars.

...to be continued!!!

               
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SO, YOU ARE MARRIED

Now WhaT????????????

People marry for different reasons. Some marry because they feel like they can not live without the other, some marry because they want to fix their partner, others marry for security (emotional or financial), there are some who marry due to pregnancy, rebound situations, a desire to leave their parents home, because someone told them to do so; and there are various other reasons why people marry.

Some couples that have been married for years vow that they never loved their spouse. Some say that they once loved their spouse deeply, however, after many years of trails they have fallen out of love.  We know that marriage is a decision, not a feeling.  It is a covenant vowed first to the creator then to your spouse.  "However, we'll talk about that during another post."  

It pains me to see that,” we,” as Christians, so easily throw each other away; with little regard for one another. Sure, I understand that the circumstances vary (regarding why people leave one another). Some are biblically warranted and some are not. Marriage is one of the greatest mediums that provide us opportunity to die to ourselves and live to the perfect will of Christ, Selah. This command of dyeing to ourselves is a benefit for us and others. The objective is to mirror the perfect image of our Father in heaven, through Christ Jesus; through our expressed obedience one towards the other.

Marriage is a covenant agreement; two hearts joined together in one. Only God can make two individuals into one flesh. Being joined together, (when married), "Does this mean that we now, have one will, one emotion, one way of thinking and no brain? No, it does not!!

God now sees the husband and wife as one flesh, "This explains why a man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one. (Gen. 2:24 NIV). Just as we have a will/choice to serve God we also have a choice to serve one another. The gift of individuality benefits the union. Our individuality is unique and necessary for the growth of the union. As the bible says, Iron sharpens iron; so one man sharpens another. (Prov. 27:17 NIV)

Both husband and wife possess particular gifts and talents that they are designed to bring forth while building a healthy, prosperous, impactful relationship. Often times couples fail to see and understand the benefits of their differences. And how those differences are created to enhance each individual, therefore, enhancing the relationship.

Couples often compare themselves with each other (negatively), compete against each other; with this spiral affect a withdrawal from one another occurs, and this withdrawal effects the union.

WE WILL CONTINUE THIS POST.  I HOPE THAT YOU WILL SHARE, VISIT, STAY TUNED, LOOK ON AS WE DIVE INTO, "SO, NOW YOU ARE MARRIED, NOW WHAT?"

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Not Yet Complete · Max Lucado

Not Yet Complete · Max Lucado

YouTube - Cece Winans - More Than What I Wanted

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Baggage

When You Said, "I Do" 

Do you remember the day that you said, "I do?"  Do you remember what you were thinking as you walked down the isle?  How about the day before your wedding?  Were you anxious about the wedding, the preparations, the arrival of the guest, your future?  I am sure you were.

As you walked down the aisle and confirmed your covenant agreement with your spouse and the creator of marriage; " What are some of the spiritual beliefs, habits, thoughts, routines, learned behaviors, or life patterns that you brought with you into the marriage?"  Hope, love faith trust and baggage.  In that baggage we carried some items that were well suited to edify our covenant Relationship.  However, there were some items that were not elements of edification by any means.  We are going to briefly identify a few of those and seek the resolve as we walk our way to oneness in our Covenant Relationships.

Baggage

Can we take a look at our bags?  Maybe in some of the ladies bags there may have been some interesting things packed like, the words that a mother or aunt said over the years, "Never trust a man."  You may have told yourself this after experiencing a bad relationship, " All men are alike."  Could this one be in your bag or in the bag of someone that you know? "He'll never measure up to my father."  This could be under some of your garments, " All men are no good."

What possibly could the men carry around in their bag or bags.  What type of unproductive thoughts or behaviors?  Could it be something like this? " Why isn't she like my mother?"  Could they have brought the echoed voices of their grandfathers, uncles and close friends into the marriage?  "Don't let her have you hen pecked."  Consistent imaginations of a former girl friend.  Could that be packed neatly away?  Thoughts pertaining to money, "She won't get a hold of my money."

Some baggage may be in the areas of trust; how to raise a family, past hurts (wounds), and the every day routine of home living.  Not having an awareness of this area could be fatal to our covenant relationships.

We Must Search Ourselves

We must search ourselves some things are more apparent then others.  Things that are deep rooted require prayer and a reveal from Holy Spirit.  If we ask Him to reveal and up-root generational curses (life patterns), along with learned behaviors; he is faithful and will do just that.  With this in mind, it is important that we practice being diligent regarding up-rooting these devices.  Our responsibility is to seek His will and His ways for doing things.  Repent for any known sins and Jesus Christ is faithful and just to forgive us.

  Moreover, it is important that we have a willing heart to receive from Him.  In addition, we have a major part to play and that is obedience to the direction of Holy Spirit and God's written word.

Romans 12:2

Don't copy the behavior and customs of ths world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think.  Then you will learn to know God's will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.  (Life application Study Bible)

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Jeff & Penny
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Love Drops…Cobweb Love

I was walking down the stairs the other day as I proceeded to walk I looked up at my chandelier. It disturbed me to see cobwebs. I thought, “Oh know how did you get up there so fast, didn’t I just clean the dust off of you the other day?” But, the cobwebs were setting comfortably on my beautiful chandelier.

As I gazed at the cobweb I begin to think. Is this how our Covenant Relationships are? Areas of the relationship filled with cobwebs. While we are busy with the daily grind, the house, the children, work and all the other commitments that we have, if we are not careful our Covenant Relationships so quickly gather cobwebs.

I quickly sought for the meaning of cobweb and Webster’s dictionary says this, “1) Tangles of the silken threads of cobweb usually covered with accumulated dirt and dust. 2) Something that entangles, obscures, or confuses.”

Cobwebs usually show up on things that we barely use, things that we over look. Spaces that we don’t spend much time in. Do you have any cobwebs in your marriage? What do I mean? Are there areas that you and your spouse seldom visit, for the purpose of evaluation, harmony or to strengthen the cord?

Are there some cobwebs in your communication techniques? Is there some dust building in the area of your finances? How about the area of forgiveness could that be an area requiring some dusting. Could there be some dark places relatively unknown covered with bitterness? One of the meanings for cobweb also was, “something that entangles, obscures or confuses.” Are there areas of confusion, are you growing closer together or farther apart?

Only you and your spouse can determine where your cobwebs have accumulated. We all have areas that we need to work on.

As covenant partners we must take the time to assess the different areas of our relationship and make sure they are dust free.

To be continued…

Proverbs 8:34Wisdom's Call
Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at my doorway.

I Thought of you

Looking out the window I see the frost and its due,
My thoughts calmly wonder
I thought of you…

I see the sky and its stars what a wonderful view
In the secret places of my heart,
I thought of you…

Moon shining bright what a wonderful delight,
Rain falling too!
Oh, yes I thought of you…

A gentle calming breeze flowing through the trees,
Whisper from the winds
I thought of you…

Orange and brown leaves falling from its branch,
Is it by chance, I thought of you?
I thought of you…

Flowers just for me? A cup of hot tea.
Walks in the park, time to share my heart.
You lend to me your ear, “oh, how sweet my dear.”
I look back; I see how precious you are to me.
I thought of you, I thought of you…

Setting by the fire in its flames I see,
Love and romance reflections of you and me,
I thought of you, I thought of you…

In my bed I lay after a long prosperous day.
Whispers to the Father,
I thought of you, I thought of you.
©2010 Written By Penny Miller

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