by Rev Dunamis Okunowo | Sep 25, 2021 | Couples
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I want to share with you this morning a few things I have learnt over time. I want to identify three out of many practices that you should avoid in your marriage. Avoiding them is tactically avoiding unnecessary headaches. May God continue to give is His wisdom.
1. Avoid reporting your spouse to your in-laws or parents or any other third party aside from your mentors/pastors.
From counseling experiences, it usually backfires and sets the family more into crisis than bring them out of it. Once the husband realizes he is no longer in charge of his family, he is going to get really defensive. Once the wife sees that her husband takes instruction from his parents while leaving her out, she is going to react.
Reporting to parents or in-laws? It will not end well. It will always not work out. It’s natural for parents to be sentimental to their children. There will be bias and emotions will flare.
Most of the time, you report to them when there are issues but forget to call them back when you settle the issues, so they keep making up their mind.
If the parents are the only persons on earth your spouse listens to, that is when you may involve them. If otherwise, do not do it.
2. Do not report your spouse to your colleagues or boss.
The devil is so smart, looking for avenues to deal with you. If you report your spouse to your colleague or boss, the devil can capitalize on it and set you up for an emotional affair.
An emotional affair is just a few strokes away from adultery. You really do not want to thread that path
3. Do not manipulate your spouse emotionally
This will affect your prayer life. Once your spouse says or does something that does not resonate with you, you simply withdraw and give an attitude. It’s called silent treatment and it’s not cool in all its shades. That is not the way to grow. Avoid every form of manipulation.
Stay together, pray together.
May God bless your marriage!
CONFESSION FOR THE DAY
I am wise. I deal with my spouse according to knowledge
PRAYER FOR THE DAY
Lord, give me the needed wisdom to handle my home
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
1 Pet 3:7 (NLT)In the same way, you husbands must give honor to your wives. Treat your wife with understanding as you live together. She may be weaker than you are, but she is your equal partner in God’s gift of new life. Treat her as you should so your prayers will not be hindered.
ACTION PLAN FOR THE DAY
Look out for the word ‘honor’ in your relationship
BIBLE READING FOR THE DAY
1 Pet 3
by Rev Dunamis Okunowo | Sep 24, 2021 | Oil For Today
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Glory to God! Today is September To Remember – Day 24. Get ready to experience God on a higher wavelength as we continue to wait upon Him. Those that wait upon Him shall renew their strength!
Scriptures for Prayers Today
September To Remember – Day 24
[22] For at that time day by day there came to David to help him, until it was a great host, like the host of God.
1Ch 12:22 (KJV)
[2] Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah. [3] But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.
Psa 3:2-3 (KJV)
[7] Arise, O LORD; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly.
Psa 3:7 (KJV)
Prayer Points
September To Remember – Day 24
1. Begin to thank the Lord for the twenty-fourth day of the fast.
2. Begin to pray that you receive help day by day, in your ministry, marriage, business, career, etc.
3. Cry for the very present help of the host of God for your life.
4. Pray that the LORD becomes your shield against the arrows of the devil.
5. Begin to pray that the LORD Himself becomes your glory, causing every aspect of your life to exude glory.
6. Pray that God lifts up your head and causes you (your skills, giftings and the work of your hands) to be visible.
7. Begin to pray for God to arise for your sake.
8. Begin to pray for God to deal with your arch enemy who is stopping your progress in life.
9. Go ahead and make your personal requests known to the Lord
10. Begin to thank the Lord for answered prayers
Confession For Today
September To Remember – Day 24
In the name of Jesus, I receive day by day help. I am not left stranded. The Lord is causing men to help me. Today is not permitted to end without me receiving help. Destiny helpers are locating me. Vision carriers are coming my way. Burden bearers are sent in my direction.
Regardless of what men have said, I say I am helped of God. Every area my head has been bowed in shame, God is lifting it up. My horn is exalted like that of the unicorn. The Lord is my shield. The Lord is my protector. The Lord is my defender. In my relationship/marriage, I see the salvation of the Lord. The Lord is rising on my behalf today in Jesus name, Amen.
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by Rev Dunamis Okunowo | Sep 24, 2021 | Singles
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Life is really interesting. Children have been known to suffer sometimes for the action of their parents. A careless parent can raise a defective child. Our prisons are filled with young minds whose minds became warped because of the negligence of a father or mother. Too many people are incarcerated today because of an absentee father. Too many baby mamas do not really know the agony and pain they are initiating into their lives and that of their children whose worlds have been marred even before reaching the age of accountability.
This then becomes a point of cogitation as you begin to realize that it’s not all about you, but about your progeny which lies in your bosom. That your actions and inactions do not end with you, but their consequences can affect and alter the lives of the generations that are locked in your loins.
My discourse this morning was prompted by my meditation on a verse that jumped at me as I read my Bible.
“So Saul died, and his three sons, and his armourbearer, and all his men, that same day together.” (1Sa 31:6, KJV)
It was Saul that messed up and disobeyed God. But here are the lists of those who died with him.
1. His three sons.
2. His armourbearer
3. All his men
Isn’t it sobering? They all died with him the same day and together.
So then, you slept with a guy or a lady? So you did something wrong? It’s not ending there. You live your life carelessly the way you want it?
After all, “It’s my life!”
Well, it’s not your life. It goes beyond you. Your actions will affect generations. Think about today alone. How many decisions have you made that has affected others?
Are you taking conscious steps to change, and make adjustments?
This then leads to a logical and revelatory conclusion. You must live responsibly and in fear towards God, in the realization that you will one day stand before Him to give account.
Good morning!
CONFESSION FOR TODAY
I choose to live responsibly
PRAYER FOR TODAY
Ask for grace to do it right
THOUGHT FOR TODAY
1 Sam 31:6 (CEV) Saul was dead, his three sons were dead, and the soldier who carried his weapons was dead. They and all his soldiers died on that same day.
ACTION PLAN FOR TODAY
Live responsibly, for your actions are beyond you
BIBLE READING FOR TODAY
1 Sam 31
by Rev Dunamis Okunowo | Sep 24, 2021 | Couples
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Wow, it’s twenty-five million Naira to be won. Which Couple Wants To Be A Millionaire? The couples’ meeting got to an interesting part all have been waiting for! 25 Million grand! It can buy a few cars or build a bungalow!
Every couple present looked out to winning the star prize that night. The moderator’s voice boomed out of the sound system as he announced what it takes to win the money!
Couples could be seen whispering to each other, full of excitement and joy that is welling up from within. Who doesn’t want that kind of money!
Some even went spiritual and began to pray and claim the money. Some began to remind God how they have been faithful with their tithe and how God should not disappoint them. A particular man brought out his rosary and fingered it.
A lady in waiting came out with a bowl that was covered. The moderator pointed to the bowl and said whoever is able to eat and chew what’s in the bowl will win the grand prize. Which Couple Wants To Be A Millionaire?
Some couples rushed to the stage. As one man ran upstage, his wife was screaming Foodie! Foodie! Foodie!
Finally, the bowl was uncovered and it was about twelve pieces of…wait for it… gravel!
What? One by one, they returned to their seat, wondering how the organizers can be so callous. Who is going to eat gravel? And chew it? Nobody volunteered. Nobody wanted 25 Million Grand again.
On the projector screen, they rolled just two scriptures and the lesson hit home and hard.
The lips of a seductive woman are oh so sweet, her soft words are oh so smooth. [4] But it won’t be long before she’s GRAVEL IN YOUR MOUTH, a pain in your gut, a wound in your heart.
Pro 5:3-4 (MSG)
Stolen bread tastes sweet, but soon your mouth is full OF GRAVEL.
Pro 20:17 (MSG)
Adultery is a no go area. It’s like eating gravel. No need to preach. They shared the grace and announced the next date of Couples Meeting.
Everybody went home.
As you read, go home too; the home inside you and check. Check what you are eating that you might not be able to chew or digest.
I rest my case.
Have a great day!
CONFESSION FOR TODAY
I will not cheat on my spouse.
PRAYER FOR TODAY
Ask for grace to focus on your spouse
THOUGHT FOR TODAY
Prov 20:17 (TLB) Some men enjoy cheating, but the cake they buy with such ill-gotten gain will turn to gravel in their mouths.
ACTION PLAN FOR TODAY
Live responsibly
BIBLE READING FOR TODAY
1 Sam 31
by Rev Dunamis Okunowo | Sep 23, 2021 | Oil For Today
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Today is September To Remember – Day 23. God will answer your prayers today. Do not give up. Those that wait upon Him will renew their strength!
Scriptures for Prayers Today
September To Remember – Day 23
“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”
(2Ti 1:7, KJV)
“Who art thou, O great mountain? before Zerubbabel thou shalt become a plain: and he shall bring forth the headstone thereof with shoutings, crying, Grace, grace unto it.”
(Zec 4:7, KJV)
Behold, I will make thee a new sharp threshing instrument having teeth: thou shalt thresh the mountains, and beat them small, and shalt make the hills as chaff.
Isaiah 41:15 (KJV)
Prayer Points
September To Remember – Day 23
1. Begin to thank the Lord for the twenty-third day of the fast.
2. Begin to come against every fear of uncertainty (of the future) in your life right now.
3. Bind the spirit of fear in your life.
4. Loose the Spirit of power, love, and a sound mind in your life.
5. Begin to level (bring down) everything that stands as a mountain in your life right now.
6. Begin to speak ‘grace’ to every circumstance in your life that presently looks like shame and disgrace.
7. Pray that you will yield to the plans of God for your life
8. Begin to bind every spirit bringing distraction to you in your walk with God.
9. Go ahead and make your personal requests known to the Lord
10. Begin to thank the Lord for answered prayers
Confession For Today
September To Remember – Day 23
I do not have the spirit of fear. I have the spirit of power, love and a sound mind. Fear loses its grip on me . I refuse the torment that comes through fear. I align myself to the perfect love of Christ which casts out all forms of fear. My mind is alert and receptive to what God is about to do in my life.
Everything representing a mountain in my life becomes a plain. By the grace of God, every obstacle on my way disappears. I speak grace to that long standing issue in my relationship/marriage. I thresh every mountain on my way to greatness.
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