| My people tried to discourage
me from marrying a pastor – Mrs Anderson
By CHRISTY ANYANWU
Tuesday,
September 25, 2007
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•Pastor
and Mrs Anderson
Photo: Sun News Publishing |
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Pastor Dickson Anderson, pastor in-charge of The Redeemed
Evangelical Mission (TREM), Surulere branch, and his wife,
Roseline, marked the 10th wedding anniversary recently. The
couple has every reason to be happy with the union as they
count their many blessings.
In this interview,they spoke about the challenges, achievements
and lots more.
Husband
How we met
For two years, I went on my knees asking God for a life partner.
Not just a wife but somebody that will add value to my life.
At that point, I noticed where God is taking me to and through
prayers and revelation, I called her forth. We met in the
church and I noticed that she was so committed and dedicated
in TREM, Apapa.
Attraction
Her spiritual commitment was what I saw; she loved God so
much and that passion has increased even more. When I saw
her after prayers, there was something about her and I knew
she was the one. I knew that the love I had for her was real.
10 years in marriage
It’s been wonderful. For two people to live together
for ten years means they must have gone through some challenges
and all that. But the good thing is that it is so good. It
is so wonderful.
As normal human beings, we have our challenges individually.
Some people say they don’t quarrel, but sometimes we
have misunderstanding and God has helped us to go through
them all. In spite of everything, our love waxes stronger
each day.
Likes
She is beautiful. Not just the outward beauty, she is beautiful
inside and outside. She is an extra strength for me in the
ministry and I like her commitment.
Dislike
I don’t think there is anything like that. Nothing.
Parental consent
My people saw her and they loved her. In fact, the challenge
would have been from her side. Her parents had their reservations
initially. That was what every parent would have done. They
said ha!, you want to marry a pastor? Even before our wedding,
her parents saw that this is from God and there was nothing
they could do about it.
Advice for singles
For those who want to get married, I always tell them that
they shouldn’t be in a hurry. They should make sure
the will of God is the only thing that will guide them in
marriage. Once they are ready to do the will of God, they
will get the best and the marriage will stand.
Advise to couple
They should hold on to their faith and the love they have
for one another. Marriage is a wonderful thing.
Wife
How we met
I heard from God and he gave me scriptures to back it up.
When I had meetings with the marriage counselors, I went with
a copy of the revelations and the convictions God gave to
me. I love men of God so much but not to the extent of getting
too close. I asked God: so, this is the man you want for me?
He was my house fellowship teacher and he was so strict on
me than any other person in that fellowship. I had always
told God that I wanted a man that could always take me up
when I fall. A man that would make me make heaven.
Attraction
I like his commitment to the things of God. He is a prayerful
man of God and he is disciplined. He is a caring husband.
No matter how busy he is, he is always there for you. If he
can’t reach you, he will call you and tell you some
sweet words. He will make you to laugh even when you don’t
want to laugh.
When I was in the world, I didn’t like going close to
men that are fair in complexion. But when I heard the conviction,
I had my inner peace. I saw even if he is living in a bunker,
I will live there with him; even if he is eating crumbs, I
would eat it with him.
I didn’t even see a house when I was marrying him. He
was in church fasting and praying. My friends were mocking
me, are you going to be sleeping in church after the wedding
at your level. I can’t explain this but I heard confirmations.
Family consent
There was a big confrontation from my family; they sent people
to go to his place to check his family. At midnights, my brothers,
aunties, would wake me up and sit me up asking questions like:
are you sure you want to marry a pastor? I had prayed that
after all these things, if my parents should see him, they
should love him. So, on my traditional wedding, my parents
were already carrying him on their laps.
10 years union
It has been beautiful. In as much as there have been challenges,
I thank God I married my husband. Nobody talked me into it,
God himself ordained it.
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