I Give You My Heart - I Give You My Love: Principles to Strengthen Your Marriage

By Derek Pierson

I Give You My Love – I Give You My Heart is a both an inspirational and self-help book that celebrates the power of true love in a marital relationship.
In this book, Dr. Pierson informs couples of the beauty of growing together and how to avoid drifting apart.
He encourages couples to keep intruders out of their relationship. He further adds that Jesus is the necessary component for every successful marriage.

Dr. Pierson addresses issues that challenge relationships. He passionately articulates how health issues can challenge a relationship; however, he states that those same issues came increase love and appreciations.

As both a pastor and counselor, he articulates the importance of confessions in a relationship. He further encourages couples to make powerful affirmations in their marriage. Dr Pierson demonstrates the power of including God’s Word in every confession. He states that affirmations can:
Shift your attitude toward your spouse
Strengthen your spouse’s best qualities
Become an excellent weapon against the temptation of infidelity

As you read this book, you will help to resurrect love, respect and consideration in your marriage.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Jun 16, 2020
• ISBN: 9781984581150

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Rev. date: 06/16/2020

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This book is

dedicated to all my mentors who believed in the investment that God deposited in my life.

I also dedicate this book to all ministry couples. I urge you that while you minister to the body of Christ, take time to also pay attention to your personal relationship.

Finally, I want to dedicate this book to all my colleagues who have the passion of walking alongside those who are in your counsel. It is my prayer that God strengthens you as you seek his presence always.

About the Author

Derek G. Pierson is married to Sharon U. Pierson. Together, they are the proud parents of Derek Jr. and Darien.

He is the senior pastor of Holy Lighthouse Church, Inc. in New Rochelle, New York.

Together, he and his wife have cofounded Selah Ministries Inc. Through this ministry, he and his wife have dedicated their efforts to helping the body of Christ achieve their full potential in Christ.

He has earned the degrees of Doctor of Pastoral Ministries and Doctor of Theology in Christian Counseling Psychology. He has been awarded the Honorary Doctorate of Divinity in Episcopal Studies.

Acknowledgments

To my loving wife, Sharon.

Thank you for your unconditional love, patience, and support.

Thank you for believing in me.

Thank you for reminding me to never lose sight of the vision and dreams that God has placed in my heart. Without a shadow of doubt, you are God’s personal gift to me.

To my two sons, Derek Jr. and Darien, and my daughter (Derek Jr.’s wife), Angie.

I am so proud to be your father. I thank you for teaching me to truly love as Jesus loves. Angie, I thank you for being the joy in Derek’s heart. I waited thirty-two years to have a daughter, and I am so thankful to God for the blessing of you in our lives.

To my siblings, Michele, Philip, Joan, Kim, and Hunter.

I am blessed to have you guys in my life. Our love for one another is an anchoring source to me always.

To the Holy Lighthouse Church family.

I have been given the gift of being your pastor. I love every one of you. Thank you for your resources, prayers, and support. Thank you for the opportunity to grow together.

Always remember that God’s will for you is bigger than you can ask or even think.

CONTENTS

About the Author

Acknowledgments

Chapter 1 Commitment

Chapter 2 Devotion

Chapter 3 Grow Together and Not Apart

Chapter 4 Work on Things, Work through Things

Chapter 5 Love Enough to Minister to the Needs

Chapter 6 You Possess What You Confess

Chapter 7 You, Me, and Jesus (No One Else)

Chapter 8 Live Within Your Means

Chapter 9 In Sickness and in Health

Chapter 10 I Vow to Keep My Vow

References

CHAPTER 1

Commitment

Most people fail not because of a lack of desire

but because of a lack of commitment.

—Vince Lombardi

I heard a story some time ago about a lobster that was sick of his surroundings. He told his fellow lobsters, I am sick of you guys. I am tired of hanging around you and competing for the same food. I think I am going to change my address. You can have this river life, and I am going to live on the land.

After washing ashore, the lobster decided to stay put. In a short period, he found it hard to breathe. He had just enough strength to make it back.

Upon returning, his fellow lobster said to him, "Back