by Rev Dunamis Okunowo | Jan 24, 2022 | Singles
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Here is the concluding part of yesterday’s devotional
3. Marriage will not make you more spiritual
Before, all the worship is unto God, but now, it’s some for God, some for your wife! After you are through with “God I worship you, I bless you, I honor you” and so on, then you resume part two which are ‘Dear, I love you, you are the most beautiful woman I have ever seen, you are this and that!’
And trust me, it is something you have to do because the scripture advises that you love, embrace and let her thoughts fill your heart!
So the real deal is creating a balance and to make sure one does not suffer for another.
But in all of that, the couple should learn to give God the first place in their lives. When they do that, God will help them and teach them by His Spirit how to make the marriage work better.
4. Marriage will not bring joy
Marriage will not bring joy. It can bring happiness, which is temporary. The only guaranteed factor that brings joy is the word of God. So, both of you should fill your hearts with the word of God. Apart from all the chocolates and delicacies, you should also learn to “eat” God’s word regularly.
Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by thy name, O Lord God of hosts (Jeremiah 15:16 KJV)
That way, joy is guaranteed, even in the midst of contradictory situations. The reason joy is so important is that it is your strength. You need that strength in marriage. Depression weakens you.
But the joy of the Lord brings strength!
…for the joy of the Lord is your strength. (Nehemiah 8:10b KJV)
Know this and understand that a successful godly marriage will not be on tripping, outings, eating out, vacations, and cinemas alone, but in righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Ghost.
For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. – Romans 14:17
Be blessed!
CONFESSION FOR THE DAY
I will not miss it in marriage.
PRAYER FOR THE DAY
Lord, open my eyes to the realities of life.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Romans 14:17 [KJV]For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.
ACTION PLAN FOR THE DAY
Pray for insight
BIBLE READING FOR THE DAY
Jer 15
by Rev Dunamis Okunowo | Jan 23, 2022 | Oil For Today
Reading Time: 2 minutes
Today is Oil For Today – Day 198. Let’s lift up our voice one more time as we pray to God! Watch Video on Youtube HERE. Check other days HERE.
Scriptures For Today
Oil For Today – Day 198
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
Psalm 23:1 – 3 KJV
Prayer Points For Today
Oil For Today – Day 198
1. Begin to thank the Lord for today.
2. Lord, Shepherd me through out 2022, let me not be in want in Jesus name
3. Every contrary spirit seeking to steal my joy and peace be bound in Jesus name
4. All throughout 2022, I experience rest in all aspect of my life in Jesus name
5. My soul is restored in Jesus name
6. Every mental and mind blockage preventing me from conceiving greatness receive light in Jesus name
7. Everything stopping my greatness boe in Jesus name
8. God have Mercy on me and cause me to breakthrough every fallow ground in my life in Jesus name
9. Father, show me the path of life, that I might walk in greatness in Jesus name
10. Begin to thank the Lord for answered prayers
Confession For Today
Oil For Today – Day 198
The Lord is my Shepherd I do not want for anything. All my needs are met. I enter into my rest in 2022. I enter into my greatness. I break my fallow ground. I walk upon my high places. The Glory of the Lord is risen upon me. I walk in the path of righteousness. My path shines brighter and brighter in 2022. I have the victory in Jesus mighty name
by Rev Dunamis Okunowo | Jan 23, 2022 | Singles
Reading Time: 2 minutes
Marriage in itself does not have much power beyond the two people involved and their relationship with God. What makes the marriage covenant effective is the personal relationship that both spouses have with their God.
For example, a man that has the fear of God and is conscious of the covenant factor in marriage will not get involved in adulterous relationships. On the other hand, a man that has no respect for the covenant will not hesitate to dishonor the marriage covenant. So in effect, the marriage relationship or covenant is honorable to the extent that both spouses honor God in their lives.
This is why we keep telling you from time to time, you cannot just marry anybody! That somebody has hot legs or that a man has a car is not enough reason to marry that person! Even though marriage is a sacred institution that God Himself instituted, it is left for the couples or intending coupes involved not to trample on that which is sacred.
Here are a few things that marriage will not do for you.
1. Marriage will not change your personality
Marriage will not change your personality because marriage is not really a change agent. Change begins from within and not from without. That you now have a man or woman beside you and wedding rings on your fingers does not change anything about you, really.
Once you notice that you have some negative personality tendencies, start working on them right away, and don’t wait till you are married.
If you are a sanguine before marriage, you will simply become a married sanguine. For ladies, your surname changes but your personality remain the same until you consciously start working on yourself.
2. Marriage will not reduce the pressures you face
Marriage brings more pressure. It gets you busier. As a single, I had so much time to pray, especially long hours of praying in the Spirit. If I needed to pray for a long stretch of time now as a married man and a father, I have to disappear somewhere to do that.
You can be praying in your study, and you are so much lost in God’s glory, in fact, you are in the third heavens, with Shekinah glory all over you in your study, and then, your little boy or girl knocks furiously on the door saying, “Daddy, I want Biscuits!”
Trust me, you will need to come down from the third heavens back to the earth and hand that Biscuits to her so that she would not grow to hate your God that is taking Daddy away!
As single, you have all the time in the world now. Use it, because it will never get freer!
To be continued tomorrow…
CONFESSION FOR THE DAY
I will not miss it in marriage.
PRAYER FOR THE DAY
Lord, open my eyes to the realities of life.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Romans 14:17 [KJV]For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.
ACTION PLAN FOR THE DAY
Pray for insight
BIBLE READING FOR THE DAY
Jer 15
by Rev Dunamis Okunowo | Jan 22, 2022 | Singles
Reading Time: 2 minutes
Continued from yesterday…
9. That he showed you does not mean you should go ahead and propose. You also need to ask Him when to go ahead and propose. There is a difference between preparation and performance.
10. In the things of God, He often shows you things ahead. Because the information is coming from God, it would look like you should act immediately. But most of the time, it is never an immediate action. He showed Joseph some things that only came to pass several years later. David was anointed but never mounted the throne immediately. Some of these promises have to be patiently obtained.
11. It is possible to get a big ‘NO’ from a lady and yet God has spoken to you. You jumped ahead and did not follow His leading completely. The lady is not ready at the time. Just like God spoke to you, God has to speak to her too!
12. The primary way God will lead you is through inner witness. You just know within you. Do not seek dreams and visions because the devil can give them. Stay consistently in God’s word and pray in the Spirit a lot. That way, God will ensure that you don’t miss it in life.
13. It is one thing for God to speak to you about a person. That does not mean it will work out or lead into marriage, especially if you unrepentantly compromise regularly, or you did not work at your relationship in terms of character development.
For example, God might have spoken to you, and yet anger problems can ruin it all.
God might have spoken, but negative attitudes can stifle that voice and the love can vaporize as quickly as it came.
I pray for you this morning, your life will not become an experiment. You will enjoy God’s leading in every area of your life in Jesus name.
CONFESSION FOR THE DAY
I will hear God clearly about my life and marriage.
PRAYER FOR THE DAY
Pray for the spirit of discernment.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Isa 30:21[AMP] And your ears will hear a word behind you, saying, This is the way; walk in it, when you turn to the right hand and when you turn to the left.
ACTION PLAN FOR THE DAY
What did God say to you today? Write it down.
BIBLE READING FOR THE DAY
Isaiah 30
by Rev Dunamis Okunowo | Jan 21, 2022 | Oil For Today
Reading Time: 2 minutes
Today is Oil For Today – Day 196. Let’s lift up our voice one more time as we pray to God! Watch Video on Youtube HERE. Check other days HERE.
Scriptures For Today
Oil For Today – Day 196
Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the Lord is your strength.
Nehemiah 8:10 KJV
Prayer Points For Today
Oil For Today – Day 196
1. Begin to thank the Lord for today.
2. Lord I receive strength to pursue, overtake and recover all that the enemy HSS stolen from my marriage, job, my children in Jesus name
3. Every weapon formed against me, my marriage, business, children will not stand in the mighty name of Jesus
4. Every attempt of the enemy to steal my joy, I terminate in Jesus name
5. No sound of mourning shall be heard in my abode this year but the sound of joy in Jesus name
6. Strength to birth miracles and testimonies in my life, I receive in Jesus name
7. Glory of God envelop my life, my marriage, my business, my career in 2022 in Jesus name
8. Every attack of the enemy on my life, marriage, job, career, business is destroyed in Jesus name
9. I receive a new season of abundance in my life in Jesus mighty name, I put an end to the season of lack in Jesus name
10. Begin to thank the Lord for answered prayers
Confession For Today
Oil For Today – Day 196
The joy of the Lord is my strength. Nothing steals my joy. I am not weak in the spirit realm. I am excited. I am cheerful because God is my shield and defense. No sorrow, no depression, no moodiness. I recognize the attack of the enemy. I protect my joy. I have the strength to pursue, overtake and recover all. Today is a day of victory.
