Love & Relationships- Quotables

As the last book in my series is in process, I want to share some notable quotes I've come across from those who believe in the power of God ordained marriage. May these sound bites bless you and encourage you wherever you are : single, courting, or married!

Thinking of my marriage (13 years and counting) and smiling from ear to ear as I hear this wonderful thought:

If you are willing to let God wreck your plans, He WILL fix your life!

I've come to appreciate God's sense of humor through the loving relationship I have that I did not want and ran from (literally). So many times, we get squeamish with God about relationships. He can have our jobs, ministry, hobbies, but that Love Life? Oh, _God don't touch it! You don't know what you're doing there. Really? God knows. He knows YOU better than you know yourself. Trust Him, even in that. Stop doubting God, and let Him write your love story. He knows when you are ready...and when you are STALLING.  

- Shantae Charles

Single & constantly coming up frustrated? Just stop it because what you're focusing on is amplifying. Focus on Christ instead.
If you aren't happy single, you sure wont be happy married. Marriage only amplifies your issues.

-Heather Lindsey, Pastor & Founder of Pinky Promise 

 Don't miss your miracle playing house with a mistake. Some have missed a good thing because he or she didn't "look" the part, now someone else got what you wanted, fixed it up, dressed it up." 

- Barbara Gaines, Prophetess

To those in relationships: If a woman can support her man's dream, there's no excuse for a man to not support his woman's dream.

-Tremayne Moore, Author & Advocate

I always knew that sex outside of marriage was sinful and God hates it, but I really never understood why. At this point,I was not saved but God begun to strip the sinful desires away from me. I was tired of being hurt, not valued, and I always knew it wasn't pleasing to God. How could we expect God to bless our relationship when it's in direct rebellion against Him? I don't say this to brag,but to give hope to the many people who want to start over and do it the RIGHT way, to do things God's way. Sex is for our HUSBAND only, not every boyfriend, boo, ,baby daddy, or fiance! By God's grace,He has kept me for 2 years. Don't let society fool you, PURITY is still the way to go! Sex may feel good but moments of pleasure are not worth the heartbreaks, soul ties and eternal damnation. Know your worth and keep your standards in Christ!

-Brittany Jay, Founder of High Heels and High Standards

 Ladies Keep Your Legs Closed! Don't Be So Free With Your Body. Men can have sex without commitment and without love. For many men sex and relationship do not necessarily have anything to do with each other. If you want to keep your value and worth with a man, make him work for your affection!

-Tranea Prosser, Author 

WHAT DO THE LONELY DO FOR CHRISTMAS?
Whatever the heck they want to do!!!
Now, a word to my fellow single brothers and sisters.
1) Stop saying that all the good ones are taken. That's insulting to God. What are you? You're good right, how did you become good? God!
2) Well "where da' at den"?
Where you at?
You should be actively honoring God by doing what you enjoy in life and then sometimes you should get into other people's life and help them do what they do. That was the seasoned wisdom of Naomi to Ruth. She did not tell that young lady some ole' dumb foolishness like "girl Boaz knows where you live, let that rich negro call you." She told Ruth in essence that if it was a no good man, DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME! But he is a good man. I know, because he is my kindred. Be a lady? yes, but POSITION YOURSELF. Get into his fields". In this season, both male and female, get into others fields and help them do what they do. There may be a "Boaz or Ruth" blessing in it.
3) Stop hating on married people and learn to enjoy what God has given them. God is not going to let you have what you desecrate by speaking against. Let happily married people be an inspiration to us. We have no idea what they have been through.  

- Elliott Shepherd , Pastor & TV Broadcast Mogul

Mat 1:18 ... His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph) before they came together, she was found to be with child by the Holy Spirit.
Mat 1:19 But Joseph, her husband to be, being just, and not willing to make her a public example, he purposed to put her away secretly.
LESSON:
Courtship is not for SEX...it is your last chance to save yourself from a bad marriage. While in courtship, open your EYES and not YOUR ZIPPER

- Charles Iko'basi,  Pastor & Author

  

Some people think the key to staying married is staying in love. But the secret to staying married is staying. Couples fall in and out of love all the time. If you don't stay, you don't have that opportunity. 

- Barbara Joe, Publisher, Author, and Founder of Tallahassee Author's Network

#WomenOf God don't get so caught up in his looks,muscles, degree,career,accolades,and worldly success that you neglect the most important qualities in a Godly man. How is his prayer life,relationship with God,and vision looking? Does He truly love & live for God,know the gospel,make his intentions about you known upfront,meek & humble,walking in purity until marriage,active in ministry,and teachable? If a man is not being led by God then he can not lead you anywhere!  

-Brittany Jay, Founder of High Heels & High Standards

He kisses you, touches you, sex you, texts you, and "loves" you... but he doesn't pray for you... If he won't touch GOD, why let him touch YOU?

- Alana Hughes  

Stay Encouraged!