Life is always an adventure here and I'm often perplexed by the ministries God calls me to be a part of in Soroti. On Saturday I was asked to come and guide a church on Biblical Business and Marriage. At first I was confused about how those two things go together, but it was so cool to see how God orchestrated a one day marriage seminar, under the guise of Biblical Business.
While waiting for the 16 attendees to arrive, I kept entertained with a chameleon.
A few Ugandan men wanted to kill it because they fear the long tongue.
I was grateful that I could even teach them more about God's creation and show respect to this sweet animal.
On top of the world!
Sunbathing Cautiously
We began the day by looking at people who are successful in business. And why?! And then we discussed people who are successful in marriage and why.
Businesses need good foundations:
- Hard work
- Discipline
- Dependability
- Customers
- Records Management
- Helpful friends
- Quality Products
- Quality Services
- Positive Attitude
- Honesty
- Planning
- Prayer
Throughout the day we compared the decisions we make and how money is spent in the home. A pastor friend was helping me throughout the whole workshop and it was incredibly neat to see God working. It was overstressed that marriages need communication... so that everyone knows what other people need me to do, what I am able to do, and what I want to do, and overall, what God expects me to.... applied to both marriage and business.
I once saw a definition for business being: an activity to carry out for the benefit of you and your family. With that in mind, we asked each person what they wanted from their spouse... in order to benefit them or the family. I loved the list that each person gave to make their marriage happier.
- open, honest, and trusting
- TLC - tender loving care
- appreciation or praising words
- a listening ear
- respect
- a text that the spouse cares or an "I love you" message
- to speak kindly
- physical affection, a hug and a proper kiss
- say "please"
- hang out / go for a walk
- allow playful activity
- plan and talk together
I loved the list... everything on that list is free... except for maybe the text messages. Some of these things were culturally stressing, and they said their children have never seen them act that way, but it wasn't me offering these suggestions... this list came from the attendees.
I look forward to seeing how God is going to change or bless these marriages.
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