There are tell-tale signs that a relationship will not likely end in marriage.

There are symptoms that show a relationship will crash or sink along the way.

These signs are usually obvious, but we turn a blind eye to them because we are in "love".

The man that will end up physically assaulting you would have given you some hints ion courtship.

He would have dashed you few slaps here and there, some punches here and there, but you probably must have excused him, thinking he will change later.

The woman that will nag you all day and all night has probably shown you the signs but you just must have concluded it's because of her temperament.

The woman that will not support your vision and aspiration in life would have shown her apathy, but you were so much blinded in love that all you could see was her hot legs!

Oftentimes, the Holy Spirit will attempt to lead us and tell us when something is wrong with a relationship. But when we assume the attitude of “I know it all”, then there is nothing God can do.

God will always allow you to make your decisions because He is a just God. He will not override your choice. If God can override our will, then everybody should be born again and forced to accept Jesus Christ into their lives.

However, God will not do that! But He will only lead, direct and guide you always if you ask Him and you listen to Him.

I will talk about one area where symptoms usually show up, but we ignore them - Spiritual life

Life itself is spiritual. If his spiritual life is shallow and it’s nothing to write home about, you have to be extremely careful.

If she is not interested in the things of God, watch it!

If he or she does not value God’s word as expressed in regular reading and study of God’s word, something is definitely wrong somewhere.

If he or she does not attend church regularly, a really bad sign there! 

Don't fall in love and lose your senses.

He drinks only when he is troubled. Really?

He doesn't take hemp, just a few sticks of cigarettes, to calm his nerves. Really?

She doesn't go to church because she is always busy.

You are still single and you are saying you are busy? You don’t know the definition of “busy” yet! Wait till you are married! Wait till the kids start coming. And even then, your being busy should not be an excuse for not serving God.

You are in courtship, but it is only you and him that know. Nobody else! Something is not quite right with that.

You are in courtship and he or she hardly calls, sometimes for weeks. Well, you should already know what you are in for if you head into marriage like that.

I've always said this: Marriage changes nobody!

May God help us all!

CONFESSION FOR THE DAY
I am sensitive to the voice of the Holy Spirit

PRAYER FOR THE DAY
Pray that God will speak to you always and grant you grace to obey

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Mat 5:16 KJV
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

ACTION PLAN FOR THE DAY
Take an inventory of your relationship in the light of God's word

BIBLE READING FOR THE DAY
Romans 1 - 3