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Learn to Utilize Time to Your Advantage and Make the Right Decisions, Based on Faith
“Those who believe, obey, trust, and wait.” These words resonated during the Love Therapy at the Temple of Solomon on Thursday, the 8th. The meeting, led by Bishop Renato Cardoso and his wife, Cristiane, drew attendees from all backgrounds—singles, married couples, and divorcees—who wished to learn how to love with intelligence, faith, and wisdom.
The lecture was grounded in the passage from Hebrews 11:6, which states, “And without faith it is impossible to please Him…” According to the bishop, many individuals have failed in their love lives because they prioritize pleasing themselves or others, rather than focusing on pleasing God. “The beginning of faith is to please God. When you choose to please God, He will take care of you, including your love life,” he explained.
In a fast-paced world, many people stumble because they lack the patience to wait and make the right choices, especially regarding their love lives. During the discussion, Bishop Renato issued a vital warning: “Time is a tool—it can work for you or against you.”
With faith and wisdom, he encouraged participants to reflect on how they have managed time in their relationships. “When you waste time with the wrong person, or with the wrong feelings, after years, you find yourself in the same place or even worse,” he stated.
The guidance was clear: one should not rush or ignore the natural processes of love. There is a time to be single and a time to be married, and we must respect both stages. Cristiane emphasized, 
“There are people who are in a time to be single but desire to be married. They force the issue and end up paying a high price later on.”
When used wisely, time reveals intentions, confirms changes, and protects against hasty decisions. “Are you uncertain about someone? Give it time. Over time, you will see if they change, are genuine, and are of God or not. Time reveals all.”
During the meeting, the bishop explained that pleasing God involves living by faith. “Faith means saying ‘no’ to your flesh, ‘no’ to your desires, and ‘yes’ to God’s will.” This principle applies directly to love life. For instance, singles often enter relationships out of neediness or impulsiveness, while couples may neglect to fight for their marriage due to emotional responses.
However, when a person chooses to live by faith, they learn to wait, forgive, and make wise decisions. “True faith brings results,” the bishop assured.
The Love Therapy meetings are aimed at helping those who want to learn to love intelligently, overcome past traumas, and build a relationship blessed by God. They occur every Thursday at 7 PM at select locations of The Universal Church. Please call 1-888-332-4141 or visit The Universal Church for more information.
Love Therapy meetings directly from the Temple of Solomon are available on Univer Video.
Contributors:
Sabrina Marques (Translated and Adapted From Original)
