BOOK Review : #Bookreview
Book Title: Waiting and Dating
Author: Dr Myles Munroe was a teacher, International Speaker, Consultant to Governments and President of the Bahamas Faith Ministries.
Book Reviewer: Emmanuel Ayeni
©2004 Pages: 192 pages, Chapters: 6 chapters.
I grew up in a peculiar background, perhaps different from most others. It’s a loving family with wonderful parents and siblings. This is a sensitive area of my story I rarely share except in very unique situations or relevant sessions. For me, Marriage was one of the areas I never wanted to make any mistake so I prayed and learnt all I could about it and I still keep learning.
Since when I began to think of the issue of relationships and marriage, I wanted to learn all I could, I wanted to get all knowledge about marriage, interpersonal relationship and human psychology. This led me to read a couple of books on marriage and attend many seminars. Waiting and Dating by Dr Myles Munroe was one of such great books I read which has been helpful. In his words “ Don’t shortchange your education-and your dreams- by getting married too soon”
He further shared the cogent need to never enter into marriage until one is confident that one is in God’s will concerning the timing.
This book highlights that unless you enter into marriage with a solid financial plan, you are setting yourself up for a lot of heartache and regret down the line. Every married couple needs to start out with money in the bank, a good job (or jobs) with enough income to support them, an investment plan to help them put their money to work and make it grow for them, and a responsible attitude and practice with regard to use of credit.
It is also worthy of note that “Scientific studies have revealed that financial trouble is the second leading cause of divorce, after sexual problems.”
One clear point also made here was that “God will never choose our mate for us, but if we ask Him, He will reveal when the timing is right to marry the person we have chosen”
That was a general overview. On a closer look into the content
In chapter one; Preparing to Date; the author stresses that a truly single person is one who is complete physically, emotionally, spiritually and intellectually without complete dependence on anyone else, and the one who is ready to date is one who doesn’t need to.
Habits and attitudes established during dating years are generally carried over into marriage.
Chapter 2 looks at Friendship-Building: The purpose of Dating while clarifying the 4 levels of friendship from the lowest level which is acquaintance, to casual friendship-based on common interests or activities to Close friendship and fellowship- which s based on life goals and the fourth being Close friendship and fellowship- committed to the development of each other’s character.
Myths of Mate Finding is the hot topic for chapter three, which explains the point that God never violates our freedom to choose. “God may bring a potential mate across our path, but he does not choose that person for us” The choice is still ours to make but He can give us wisdom in making this choice when we ask him.
The author further opines “The key to finding the right mate is to first identify the qualities and character that we will hold as our standard without compromise, and then evaluate the potential candidates we meet according to those standards”
Chapter 4: Discerning the Right Life Partner shared some salient points amongst others; couples who do not share similar life goals are not right for each other. Any person we consider marrying should display a continuous evidence of spiritual growth and most importantly, “Marrying in the will of God carries no inner turmoil or uncertainty because it frees us to concentrate on Christ and His work without distraction.
In Chapter 5 Engagement: Preparing to Marry, the author notes that this is a time for deepening friendship and spiritual oneness…” and a time to plan and work towards a successful marriage.
Chapter 6: Engagement : Redeeming the Time; here the author explains succinctly that engagement is the hardcore planning, where a couple gets down to the main work of preparing for life after wedding, in this season they should have well laid spiritual foundation, economic stability, sexual standards, educational goals, parenting philosophies.
The also noted a very vital point here: “The fact that a couple is getting married does not justify or excuse premature and improper sexual behavior” this is because “by successfully handling sexual temptation, a couple proves their maturity, integrity, faithfulness and self-control. It is therefore important for Christian couples prove their standards during engagement period and commit themselves to a standard of absolute sexual purity before marriage”
This great book successfully dispels myths regarding romantic relationships and sets clear helpful and godly instructions to guide every healthy stage of friendship and the journey to successful marital relationship.
This is a great book in preparing for marriage every single will find helpful.
Emmanuel Ayeni
15/04/2017
Emmanuel Ayeni is a Personal Development Consultant, Life coach, Inspirational speaker and entrepreneur. As an Engineer, he holds a B.Tech in Electronic and Electrical Engineering from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) and M.sc in Systems Engineering from University of Lagos (UNILAG).
He is also Projects Head at Emmandus Networks. A Consulting, Engineering Technology and Logistics company. Emmanuel is a disciple of Jesus Christ, he currently works and lives in Lagos Nigeria with his beautiful wife Jumoke and their lovely son Daniel.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ayeni.oluwadunsin Emmanuel O. Ayeni
Podcast: www.soundcolud.com/emmanuel-ayeni
This Idea Academy Ebook will be given out free of charge in April ,2017.
To join the WhatsApp Book Club please click the link
https://chat.whatsapp.com/KyYpr1tyjhQFEphVoCdbzR
https://chat.whatsapp.com/KyYpr1tyjhQFEphVoCdbzR
You can Listen to Episode 47.Welcome March... Inspiration for a New Month on BrightIdeas by EmmanuelAyeni on #SoundCloud
https://soundcloud.com/emmanuel-ay…/episode-47-welcome-march
https://soundcloud.com/emmanuel-ay…/episode-47-welcome-march
FREE COACHING CALL
Do you need clarity regarding your life purpose or assignment.
Which areas of your life do you desire results?
Do you need help to perform powerfully in life or business to increase your influence, impact, and, income?
I am currently running a Free one-on-one coaching session on WhatsApp and Skype for high value individuals.
I can be reached on +2347033875827 to get registered. I like to guide and assist you on your journey to gaining more clarity . It is FREE
ARE YOU IN?
The next Personal and Financial Mastery Class comes up Class on WhatsApp for just 30 people
The next Personal and Financial Mastery Class comes up Class on WhatsApp for just 30 people
Please read details here:
Wouldn't you want to have options at making money apart from what you currently do? Wouldn’t you want to build a sustainable system that adds value online and offline and makes you a better person and your pocket richer?
Well, I can share some useful tips, which will help your beliefs, conversations and practices with money and developing a wealthy mindset all from the stand point of a Personal Mastery Coach
Well, I can share some useful tips, which will help your beliefs, conversations and practices with money and developing a wealthy mindset all from the stand point of a Personal Mastery Coach
Then act fast and join
WHASAPP MONEY MASTERY CLASS...
If you have ever felt like flipping a switch that takes away all your money worries?
If you ever wished you knew how to make money non-stop no matter where you are?
If you could make so much money to live the life of your dreams, have both money and time freedom to enjoy with your loved ones?
What if you could learn practical ways to make yourself rich many times over legally?
If you answered YES to anyone of the questions above, then this course is for you.
Imagine having your own money printing machine at home, printing cool clean cash for you each time you press the button, this is the exact image of what will happen when you learn the money mastery secrets in this fresh and sizzling 3-day hot course on WhatsApp .
This 3 day Money Mastery seminar is for a group of 30 people who are ready to end their money worries and learn to make, and manage their own money right now.
I will take you by the hand and share lessons and applications from 5 great books on wealth and personal finance.
I will also share my personal stories on:
I will also share my personal stories on:
- How I make money online in dollars and how you can too.
- I will share over 50 business ideas you can start online or offline right away.
- I will share over 50 business ideas you can start online or offline right away.
-7 ways to End Your Money worries right away
-Personal and Money Mastery Strategies
- Millionaire Mastery principles
-Success secrets and a review of 5 Personal Finance books.
-7 Personal finance resources on your financial freedom and life's journey.
- 7 fast paying skills that will make you richer today.
-
- Applying the Success Formula to your Life, Business and Work.
-
- Applying the Success Formula to your Life, Business and Work.
-Bonus. 1. A link to my Financial library Cloud where I stored over 370 books on Personal Mastery, Money, Personal Finance, Business, Relationship and Spirituality etc.
-
Bonus 2: My full Review of 7 Classics on Money and Financial Freedom.
-
Bonus 2: My full Review of 7 Classics on Money and Financial Freedom.
Bonus 3. A free one-on-one online 7day coaching for all participants.
Bonus 4. Free Assistance in building your financial library.
Bonus 5. Using the Leverage of Social media for branding.
Bonus 6:
Class starts on WhatsApp on Friday 14 April, 2017. 7am prompt.
Class starts on WhatsApp on Friday 14 April, 2017. 7am prompt.
Course duration: 3hours 30mins. 1hour daily and 30mins Q&A.
Class will hold twice daily and I will share at 7am and 9pm for 3 days using audio, video and my carefully prepared notes.
This is for a onetime small fee.
In order not to shut anyone out of this Class Admission is now N10,000 only for the next 72hours . You can get in now as this is an all time low offer.
Kindly message +2347033875827 to make payment and be added to class.
PS. Registration will soon be placed on hold so I can kick off with those who have registered. This is the last time this course will be available at this price.
Once again fee is #5,000(Nigerian Naira)! for the first 30 people to join the WhatsApp class, afterwards the fee will be increased soon.
you can message me now on +2347033875827 to be added to the class.
you can message me now on +2347033875827 to be added to the class.
PS2. If you are outside Nigeria the class will cost you $30 (payments via paypal, western union or bitcoin) contact: +2347033875827
PS.3. There is an iron-clad, sure banker 30day money-back guarantee, if you are not satisfied with the value you receive.
Emmanuel Ayeni
Life coach, Engineer and Entrepreneur
Twitter: @emmandus
Facebook: www.facebook.com/billionairelifecoach
Whatsapp: 07033875827
BBpin: 5C365BD8
YouTube: www.youtube.com/emmandus
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/emmanuel-ayeni
*To Receive daily motivation tips for FREE on your mobile Buzz me (WhatsApp +2347033875827)
BBpin: 5C365BD8
Lifecoach, Engineer and Entrepreneur
No comments:
Post a Comment