15/03/2026
Tonight topic says: Topic: MARRY YOUR FRIEND First.
Intro: Marriage becomes stronger, sweeter, and more fulfilling when the person you marry is not just your lover, but also your best friend. Many marriages struggle today not because love is absent, but because friendship is missing.
A young man was with me in the office the other day. As we discussed around relationships and marriage, I asked if he had ever thought of a particular lady that I saw both of them connect well. His response got me thinking; “But sir, we are friends. I don’t think I can marry her.” In response, I asked him; “Do you want to marry your enemy?”
As a counselor who has studied and counseled couples for many years, one truth remains constant: romance may attract you, but friendship sustains you.
Friend, when it comes to matters of relationships and marriage, you should either marry your friend or befriend whoever you choose to marry.
Friendship is the cord that binds thriving marriages together (Proverbs 18:24 :- A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother).
You cannot enjoy your marriage more than the level of friendship you have been able to develop with your spouse (Malachi 2:14). Marry your friend.
When you marry your friend, you are simply doing life with someone with whom you connect easily.
👉 Marriage then becomes fun, not work (Proverbs 5:18).
👉 It becomes pleasure, not pressure.
👉 It becomes a blessing, not a burden.
Thank God for speaking in tongues, holding vigils, and singing worship songs in your home, if you are not enjoying each other’s company, you are missing a great deal.
Ladies who want to marry firebrand/tongue talking brothers must not undermine the place of friendship. If you see a firebrand brother or sister who is a lover of God as well as have the right chemistry with you, you have found someone to really enjoy life and destiny with (Proverbs 5:15-20).
It is the lack of chemistry in relationships and marriages that is the bane of health and wellness in such marriages. Learn to balance fire and friendship in your quest for marital success (Amos 3:3).
👂 Listen, Firebranding / Tongue speaking won't save when you marry your enemy in disguise....
Thank God i marry my best friend.... BH @ACHALUGO ❤️😍😘 where are you oooo
Marry your friend or befriend who you marry. While some would marry their friends, others will have to choose to befriend who they marry.
Most times, friendship is developed.
It is not automatic (Proverbs 18:24).
This is why your courtship should be a time to bond well as friends. If all you ask her is about her quiet time. If all you ask him is about third dimensions, etc., without building friendship, you will not likely make it maritally.
Sister chioma.... Hope you hear naa oooo
Marriage is not only about love, attraction, or responsibility; it is also about friendship.
One of the deepest secrets to a peaceful and lasting marriage is marrying someone who is truly your friend.
Many people marry a lover, some marry a helper, some marry a partner, but the most stable marriages are those where the couple are genuine friends.
Bro Kunle, understand this and know peace 😉
Reasons why you should marry your friend.....
*1. Friendship Creates Emotional Safety*
Friendship removes fear and pretense in marriage. When you marry your friend, you can speak freely without feeling judged or misunderstood.
Apostle Joshua Selman often teaches that understanding is one of the greatest pillars of relationships.
Friendship naturally builds that understanding because friends spend time learning each other’s hearts, values, and weaknesses.
When couples are friends:
🌟 *Communication becomes easy*
🌟 *Conflicts are resolved with maturity*
🌟 *There is openness and honesty*
✒️ *A marriage without friendship can easily become a relationship of obligation rather than connection.*
2. *Friendship Strengthens Communication*
Friends talk. They share ideas, laugh together, discuss dreams, and even disagree without hatred.
Many marriages fail not because of lack of love but because communication has died.
But when your spouse is your friend, communication does not feel forced.
You can:
🌟 *Talk about your fears*
🌟*Share your vision*
🌟 *Discuss finances and family matters*
🌟 *Laugh over simple things*
🖋️ *Friendship keeps the conversation alive, and conversation keeps the marriage alive.*
3. *Friendship Sustains Marriage Beyond Romance*
Romance is beautiful, but romance alone cannot sustain marriage for decades.
Physical attraction may change with time, but friendship grows stronger with time.
This is why many couples who were once passionately in love suddenly feel empty after some years—they never built friendship.
🖋️ Relationships must be built on deeper foundations than emotions. Friendship is one of those foundations.
4. *Friends Support Each Other’s Destiny*
A true friend wants to see you succeed.
When you marry your friend:
🌟Your spouse celebrates your victories
🌟 They pray for your growth
🌟 They support your calling and dreams
Instead of competition or jealousy, there is mutual encouragement.
Your spouse becomes your greatest supporter and not your greatest critic.
5. *Friendship Makes Forgiveness Easier*
Every marriage will face misunderstandings. No relationship is perfect.
But friendship helps couples forgive faster.
Why? Because friends value the relationship more than the mistake.
Instead of holding grudges, they say:
*"Let’s settle this. Our relationship is more important than this issue."*
Practical Signs You Are Marrying Your Friend*
Before marriage, ask yourself:
🌟 Can we talk freely for hours?
🌟 Do we laugh together easily?
🌟Do we respect each other’s opinions?
🌟Can we resolve disagreements peacefully?
🌟Do we enjoy each other’s company even without romance?
If the answer is yes, then friendship already exists.
Last Touch
Do not just marry someone you love.
Marry someone you like, enjoy, respect, and feel comfortable with.
Your spouse should be:
Your lover
Your prayer partner
Your best friend
Because when love is tested, friendship will sustain the marriage.
🖋️ *“A successful marriage is not just between two lovers, but between two committed friends walking through life together.”*
Here i stop...
Thank you all and Good evening