There are many reasons people may want to break an engagement intended to end in marriage. These centers around so many factors and events that might have taken place between the two partners at that time. But one thing we must take to heart as God's children is that our actions or inactions should be dependent on the leading of the Holy Spirit.

 

"For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God." Romans 8:14

We need to rely on God to help our decisions even when we are displeased or disappointed. In the account of Matthew chapter one, Joseph and Mary (the mother of Jesus) were in courtship when Joseph discovered that Mary was with a child. Ordinarily, it is unimaginable how a virgin not married would become pregnant without having jeru trap.

This was a period when Joseph's love and commitment to Mary was tested and tried. Joseph innocently wanted to break his engagement with Mary with all sincerity. He probably felt disappointed in her, but he didn't plan to end the relationship with hurts and pains to disgrace Mary. The Bible said he wanted to do it quietly, even when he didn't know that the conception was of the Holy Spirit.

"This is how Jesus the Messiah was born. His mother, Mary, was engaged to be married to Joseph. But before the marriage took place, while she was still a virgin, she became pregnant through the power of the Holy Spirit. Joseph, her fiancé, was a good man and did not want to disgrace her publicly, so he decided to break the engagement quietly. As he considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream. “Joseph, son of David,” the angel said, “do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife. For the child within her was conceived by the Holy Spirit." Matthew 1:18-20

Often times, there might be a need to end a relationship because of failed trust, disappointments, guilt, or doubt. Maybe you discovered the relationship wasn't meant to be in the first place. You probably even lost your peace because God never lead you into the relationship.

If you have the need to end a relationship at any point in time, do it with the right intentions and let God guide your decision. Don't break any relationship with someone you promised your commitment because you found a new catch. This is not a godly act.

Dear singles, don't be deceptive in your dealings. If you want to enjoy a blissful marriage, you must lay the foundation of honesty and dignity in your relationship now. Don't be a wolf in sheep's clothing. God cannot be mocked! Selfishness and greed will make you lose your conscience and right judgment in a relationship.

Perhaps, you are planning to break an engagement currently, what is forming that decision? Is that what God is asking you to do? How do you intend to handle it? Are your reasons genuine or you are just making excuses to satisfy your soulish desires?

If you waited on God to start a relationship, then it will do you good to allow God help you if you perceive you are not engaged with the right person (note that, God is not an author of confusion and He doesn't ruin things so you must be sure of your inclination).

"When Joseph woke up, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded and took Mary as his wife." Matthew 1:24

Also, note that every relationship will teach you a lesson. It should make you better.

Some people even wonder if God can lead you into a relationship that will not work or end up in marriage. This is very possible in a case where one or both partners compromised. God can also allow you in a relationship to straighten out somethings in your life, perhaps you started it erroneously (without God): God will not stamp a journey he never initiated.

You can't find fulfillment in such a kind of relationship. That is why you must trust him completely in this journey. He knows the end from the beginning!

Your relationship/ marriage will not be void of God.

CONFESSION FOR THE DAY:
My decisions are guided by God

PRAYER FOR THE DAY:
Lord, help me to rely on you daily

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
"When Joseph woke up, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded and took Mary as his wife." Matthew 1:24

ACTION PLAN FOR THE DAY:
Decide to always act rightly in every situation you find yourself

BIBLE READING FOR THE DAY:
Matthew 1:18-25