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Stop! Don't Say "Yes" Until You Read This

Marriage is one of the biggest decisions you will ever make. The excitement of love can make you ignore warning signs that God is trying to reveal. Many people prepare for a wedding, but very few prepare for a lifelong covenant. Before you commit your future to someone, ask yourself if you have truly surrendered the decision to God or if you are simply following your emotions.

Loneliness, pressure from family, age, and social media can push you into relationships that God never designed for you. A decision made without seeking God's direction may bring unnecessary pain. The safest place for your heart is in the center of God's will.

God never asks you to rush. He invites you to trust Him. His timing protects you from regret and positions you for lasting peace. When you wait on Him, you gain clarity that emotions alone can never provide.

Think about it.

Are you choosing someone because God is leading you or because you are afraid of being alone?

If God asked you to wait another year, would you still trust His plan for your life?

Hope Expression Values You.
Apostle Prince Victor Matthew.

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