Time has a way of shaping perspectives, healing wounds, and transforming struggles into testimonies. Gospel minister Mercy Masika Muguro has described marriage as an institution that God created for character development, emphasizing that it reveals our true selves and provides opportunities for growth.
Masika likens marriage to a lifelong school of character development, where individuals learn more about themselves and their partners. She believes that God uses marriage as a tool to refine and strengthen individuals. “On signing your marriage certificate, you enter the School of Character Development,” she shared on social media, encouraging married couples to embrace the lessons that come with the institution.
Reflecting on her own journey, Masika recounted a challenging period in her marriage when she and her husband almost gave up. The sixth year of their union was particularly difficult, filled with financial struggles and unresolved grief. One heated argument led her to impulsively remove her wedding ring and throw it into a field, declaring that she could live without her husband. The moment was filled with frustration, but time later revealed the deeper issues they were both battling.
Looking back 16 years later, Masika acknowledges the importance of seeking help and understanding the root causes of marital conflicts. “The problem wasn’t really each other,” she admitted. “It was the unresolved grief we carried—grief my husband bore after losing his mother, finances, and relatives all in a short period. We were trying to fight battles we didn’t fully understand, and it took a toll on both of us.”
Remarkably, a year after throwing away her wedding ring, a man cutting grass in the field found it. By then, Masika and her husband had begun healing and working through their struggles. Finding the ring symbolized their journey—one of resilience, forgiveness, and renewed faith. Today, Masika wears it proudly, seeing it as a testament to the power of time, patience, and God’s grace in marriage.
Her story underscores an important lesson: marriage is not without its trials, but with time, effort, and faith, even the hardest seasons can turn into testimonies of love and growth. Masika urges couples to reflect on their challenges and ask, “What is it that I need to change? What is God teaching me through this?” In the end, marriage is not just about companionship but also about shaping character and fostering enduring love through time.
