Finding Who To Marry; A Conversation – Part 3

Finding Who To Marry; A Conversation – Part 3

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The conversation is continued from yesterday

Betty: Because guys are logical. When you easily compromise, they are wondering how many men you are doing that with. They will eventually go for a lady that they perceive as a ‘good girl.’ They can even go to church to look for one, but that is also a mistake on their part.

Angie: God punish them!

Betty: Why curse now? You see, guys who don’t have a relationship with God are able to identify very needy ladies and those with low self-esteem. So they capitalize on that, use them and dump them, and eventually go and marry those they think are more confident.

Angie: My God!

Betty: That is why you must make up your mind never to compromise because of some pressures. 

Angie: I am trying.

Betty: Trying is not what God says. You must make up your mind. Do you want God’s plan concerning marriage to be a reality in your life?

Angie: Yes o

Betty: Then you must stop compromising. You cannot eat your cake and have it.

Angie: Auntie, I can’t wait to get married. All my problems will fly away.

Betty: There you go again. Marriage will not solve problems. In fact, if you are unprepared, it brings more problems. 

Angie: Not if we really love ourselves

Betty: Loving yourselves does not eliminate quarrels and offenses. It just helps you to handle them the right way.

Angie: Auntie, what do you quarrel about?

Betty: (Smiles) Our first quarrel was during our honeymoon. There was the moon, but no honey.

Angie: What did Uncle do? Auntie, you must be tough.

Betty: He left me alone during our honeymoon and started working on his laptop. He just ignored me. I was angry. Our last quarrel was three days ago. But in all of that, you know what, we forgive each other quickly and move on because if we don’t, there won’t be a marriage.

To be continued tomorrow…

CONFESSION FOR THE DAY
I will not miss it in marriage.

PRAYER FOR THE DAY
Lord, open the eyes of my understanding.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Eph 1:18 [GW] Then you will have deeper insight. You will know the confidence that he calls you to have and the glorious wealth that God’s people will inherit.

ACTION PLAN FOR THE DAY
Pray for insight

BIBLE READING FOR THE DAY
Eph 1


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Finding Who To Marry; A Conversation – Part 2

Finding Who To Marry; A Conversation – Part 2

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Continued from yesterday…

Betty: You are not reading your Bible well. It says, a merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance. In order words, when you trust God, your heart will be merry because you know God will do it. If your heart is merry, it will show on your face! Shikena! (Period!)

Angie: So my face is driving men away?

Betty: Yes, men are moved by sight firstly before they are moved by your heart. The moment you turn your beautiful face to that of a masquerade, like every problem in the world is on you, guys don’t wait to confirm what is in your heart before they take off.

Angie: But some are still interested in me like this

Betty: So why are you not married?

Angie: I wonder o…

Betty: You don’t need to go to wonderland; did you not say the other time that all the people that come your way are asking for sex?

Angie: Yes

Betty: Because they are not ready for commitment, all they want is fun, so they don’t mind the way you look as long their lust is satisfied.

Angie: Many of them like that

Betty: And that is how you also delay yourself

Angie: How, Auntie?

Betty: By consenting to give them what they ask for, you think you are securing them, but in essence, they will never marry you like that.

Angie: Why are men so wicked?

Betty: It is not about being wicked, it is because they don’t have fear of God.

Angie: Na the same thing joor! (It is the same thing)

Betty: Guys that don’t have the fear of God will try and persuade you to compromise with them, and when you do, they eventually won’t marry you.

Angie: Why would they do that?

To be continued tomorrow

CONFESSION FOR THE DAY
I will not miss it in marriage.

PRAYER FOR THE DAY
Lord, help me to trust you.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

ACTION PLAN FOR THE DAY
Pray for insight

BIBLE READING FOR THE DAY
John 3


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Finding Who To Marry; A Conversation – Part 1

Finding Who To Marry; A Conversation – Part 1

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Angie is a single lady of twenty-nine while Betty is a married woman of about thirty-seven years of age. Angie visits Betty who is her mentor.

Angie: Hullo Auntie

Betty: How are you, Angie?

Angie: I am fine

Betty: No, you are not fine. Why is your face like this? (Looking at her intently)

Angie: That is how my face is Auntie; I like frowning.

Betty: No, that is not your face, something is definitely wrong.

Angie: Ok, Auntie, if I tell you, hope you will not laugh at me?

Betty: No, trust me now?

Angie: Ok, Auntie, na husband wahala o! (It is the issue of marriage)

Betty: (laughing)

Angie: You promised you won’t laugh o

Betty: Ok…but seriously, is that the only issue?

Angie: Yes now, Auntie, or won’t I marry?

Betty: But this frown on your face doesn’t solve it

Angie: It is not easy, I am just depressed about it all

Betty: This your face, if I am the man and I see this face, honestly I will take off

Angie: What happened to my face?

Betty: Take a look at the mirror

Angie: Auntie, it is not that bad, it is just the way I feel

Betty: You don’t get it. You want a husband, and now you put up an attitude that will discourage the exact thing you are looking for. Can’t you see that the purpose is defeated?

Angie: It is not easy, and that is how I feel

Betty: You cannot live by your feelings because feelings are fickle, and they don’t represent well. You have to learn to trust God that He will not disappoint you.

Angie: I trust God, I am even praying and fasting

Betty: I disagree with you on that

Angie: But God knows I trust him o…God looks in the heart, not my face.

To be continued…

CONFESSION FOR THE DAY
I will not miss it in marriage.

PRAYER FOR THE DAY
Lord, open the eyes of my understanding.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Eph 1:18 [GW] Then you will have deeper insight. You will know the confidence that he calls you to have and the glorious wealth that God’s people will inherit.

ACTION PLAN FOR THE DAY
Pray for insight

BIBLE READING FOR THE DAY
Isaiah 7


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How To Change Cycles And Break Into New Ones

How To Change Cycles And Break Into New Ones

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This is how to change your cycles and break into new ones. The social media is unpleasant and caustic to issues that has to do with giving, tithing, first fruits and so on.

Understandably so, there have been charlatans who have manipulated God’s people for their selfish end.

On the other side, the generation of Ishmael will always mock Isaac. It is Isaac who has to make us mind to be unmoved and stand his ground in following God and obeying eternal truths.

This season is when people are supposed to honor God with their first-fruits as well laid out in the scriptures.

Pro 3:9 (ERV)
Honor the LORD with your wealth and the first part of your harvest.

So there is honor here, and your first fruit becomes a measure of your value to God in terms of its quality and quantity.

The Bible also clearly says you can enter into a covenant with God by your firstfruits which should be a sacrifice.

Psa 50:5 (AMPC)
Gather together to Me My saints [those who have found grace in My sight], those who have made a covenant with Me by sacrifice.

With your sacrifice or first fruits, you can enter into a covenant with God concerning how you want this year to be and also use the same to change a persistent cycle in your life and break into another.

All through scriptures, from Abraham, to Isaac, to David, to Samuel, they forcefully barged into their next levels by sacrifice.

Even God, in wanting to get us back and to Himself, had to offer His best, Jesus as a first fruit!. The son of God became the son of man so that He can brings us as sons back to God.

We were saved through sacrifice!

The earlier you understand these principles and apply them, the quicker you break out of persistent yokes and become high flier by covenant!

Also, important are the laws of value and productivity, which opines that you must turn your value into a product, so that after paying your first fruit, you give God an avenue to bless the work of your hand and increase you and said in the scriptures.

In today’ edition of devotionals for Married Couples, I explained a little what first-fruit would do specifically. You can read HERE

You can also listen to Audio Messages (The Economy of Heaven And Your Prosperity Parts 1 & 2) I taught on this topic HERE. You will also be able to pray the prayers over your sacrifices.

May God give you understanding and strength to obey His voice!

CONFESSION FOR THE DAY
I break every cycle of lack and insufficiency

PRAYER FOR THE DAY
Lord, open the eyes of my understanding to see truths from your word that will set me free

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Pro 3:9 (MSG) Honor GOD with everything you own; give him the first and the best.

ACTION PLAN FOR THE DAY
Pray for insight

BIBLE READING FOR THE DAY
Proverbs 3


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What That Lady Really Wants – Part 2

What That Lady Really Wants – Part 2

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Continued from yesterday…

4. Avoid praying together at night.

Don’t trap yourself. You are praying together in the night in his room and electricity fails and you are still looking for a candle? That is the time to escape for your life. It is not about the fact that he is a Christian or the prayer leader; it is about the fact that he is a man and he is human.

All those prayers you do while you are wearing something seductive, you are finishing the guy slowly. His eyes are red, the tongues are changing and you think it is the anointing? No, the guy is on fire! And the bible says you cannot carry fire in your bosom and not be burnt!

5. Give her gifts, no matter how small

She likes that a lot. However, the gift may not make any meaning to her if she has been hurt severally.

6. Never shut her up or shout at her, correct in love

God used the finest bones by the sides of a man in creating a woman to indicate that he wants your wife by your side!

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God didn’t use the bones by the feet because your wife is not your doormat, whose emotions and person is to be trampled upon!

7. Forgive her quickly

Don’t shoot yourself in the leg. Not forgiving her can block your prayers. So says the scripture!

8. Major on her good points, overlook her mistakes.

That is the way to go if you want your courtship or marriage to last.

9. Never abuse her or disrespect her in the presence of others.

10. Be sensitive to her needs, moods, and fears. Be there for her.

11. Call her pet names. Let her know at every opportunity that you appreciate her.

12. Seek to understand her more so you can love her more. Women are complex. Men should learn and keep learning.

CONFESSION FOR THE DAY
I will not miss it in marriage.

PRAYER FOR THE DAY
Lord, open the eyes of my understanding.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Eph 1:18 [GW] Then you will have deeper insight. You will know the confidence that he calls you to have and the glorious wealth that God’s people will inherit.

ACTION PLAN FOR THE DAY
Pray for insight

BIBLE READING FOR THE DAY
Isaiah 7


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What That Lady Really Wants

What That Lady Really Wants

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Here are ways you can express your love to her.

1. Say ‘I love you’ often.

You wouldn’t imagine how important this is to women. They want to hear it all the time! A man wonders why he should keep saying that because he is logical.

A woman thinks if you don’t say it often, with emotion, eyeball to eyeball, you don’t really love her!

For singles, It is okay to express your love to your fiancée but you must not allow verbal expression to lead to physical aggression. You sure know what I am talking about!

2. Tell her she is beautiful.

Women have issues with their bodies especially after giving birth. She worries about her shape, her belly, her face and more. It goes a long way when you tell her and keep telling her that she is beautiful. I say this to my wife all the time and she would still blush and smile like she is hearing that for the first time.

If your fiancé or husband never says that to you, ask him directly how you look in a dress.

Ladies who are not yet in a relationship, understand that you will not appear beautiful to everybody. If somebody says you are ugly, that is a personal opinion. You will be beautiful to your spouse!

The scripture says you are ‘fearfully’ and ‘wonderfully’ made. So it is okay to be ‘fearful’ to some people. Beauty is in the beholder’s eyes. When your spouse sees you, you will be the most beautiful woman on earth. So stop worrying yourself unnecessarily.

3. Listen to her when she talks, give her attention, and don’t ignore her presence.

This is very important to both singles and married couples. It is important you listen well. In a particular country, women pay listeners per hour to just listen to them talk. If a woman finds a listener in her colleague, an emotional affair is knocking on the door. Ever wondered how respectable women end up sleeping with their cooks or drivers?

They were neglected by their husbands and they found a companion elsewhere!

The highest form of listening is empathic listening and this is what your fiancee requires. It involves a guy putting himself in her shoes as he listens with compassion.

Give her your time and attention. Don’t let her compete with laptops, blackberries, ipods, ipads and other ‘toys’

To be continued…

CONFESSION FOR THE DAY
I will not miss it in marriage.

PRAYER FOR THE DAY
Lord, help me to trust your timing.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Psalms 139:14 I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.

ACTION PLAN FOR THE DAY
Pray for insight

BIBLE READING FOR THE DAY
Ps 139


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How You Should Not Fall In Love – Part 3

How You Should Not Fall In Love – Part 3

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Continued from yesterday…

4. Don’t fall in love foolishly.

Fall in love with your common sense! Don’t fall in love with a married man or woman! 

He tells you that you are the one he loves. That is a lie! He loves his wife at home; they might just have issues.

Why fall in love and play the second fiddle? Why fall in love with a man that visits twice a week in a house he rented for you? What kind of life is that?

God has got your own spouse for you, but you will keep on delaying what God wants to do when you are busy carrying out your own agenda. Be wise!

A foolish woman is clamorous: she is simple, and knoweth nothing. (Proverbs 9:13 KJV)

5. Don’t fall in love with a stranger

Don’t fall in love with somebody you don’t know. There is nothing like love at first sight, only with foresight. There may be a ‘knowing’ at first sight, but it is never love at first sight. Why? You cannot fall in love with somebody you don’t know!

The rush of adrenaline in your body does not translate into love! Body chemistry is not love! 

Infatuation is not love. Lust is not love. Love is a deeper ‘sensing’ and knowing, more than a feeling, it is an assurance, and it is deep-seated in the heart. It’s not something that happens with a stranger.

Fall in love with a friend, not with a stranger, so that strange things will not happen to you! You don’t’ even know her name, and you are saying you are in love!

For married people, never get tired of your spouse. You have to keep falling in love over and over again. Wives, learn to dress for your hubby at home, he is moved by sight, so stop tying wrappers all the time unless that is what your husband wants. Go get some lingerie and learn to fire up his blood. It is a holy thing to do, for your husband!

I pray that God will grant more understanding.

CONFESSION FOR THE DAY
I will not miss it in marriage.

PRAYER FOR THE DAY
Lord, open the eyes of my understanding.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Eph 1:18 [GW] Then you will have deeper insight. You will know the confidence that he calls you to have and the glorious wealth that God’s people will inherit.

ACTION PLAN FOR THE DAY
Pray for insight

BIBLE READING FOR THE DAY
Isaiah 7


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How You Should Not Fall In Love – Part 2

How You Should Not Fall In Love – Part 2

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Continued from yesterday…

2. Don’t fall in love hopelessly.

When you are falling in love, fall in love with some life! Don’t fall in love with a profile on social media. You may be disappointed. Don’t fall in love with a picture! You never know who you are dealing with!

Before you give your heart out, be sure you see the person you are dealing with, or else your heart can be wrenched apart!

“Pastor, it is not just a profile, I heard his voice!” It is still the same hopelessness, falling in love with a voice. Who owns the voice?

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The rule of thumb is simple, never give any commitment to someone you have not seen. 

If he is not committed to travel down to where you are, or he doesn’t have enough money to come or he doesn’t have the time, then he is not ready for marriage.

I know there can be situations when the persons are far away, probably in another country, then get family members who are around involved.

You cannot just fix a wedding date with somebody in Brazil and then travel there. I cannot recount how many have called me to talk about the greatest disappointments of their lives upon emptying their accounts and resigning from work to go and meet a guy somewhere who eventually turns out to be mentally imbalanced. A word is enough for the wise.

3. Don’t fall in love carelessly.

Don’t fall in love carelessly.

You met two hours ago. Now you are in bed! That is not love! That is lust and you are going to be dropped soonest like hot potatoes! The principles of God are being violated like that and you are not going to have His support.

The purpose of falling in love is not to take somebody to bed; it is to take somebody down the aisle. Jeru trap with someone will never be able to prove your love. They are just not the same, otherwise, the prostitute will fall in love with all her clients, but it never happens that way. Fall in love with care and caution!

Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee: (Proverbs 2:11 KJV)

To be continued tomorrow…

CONFESSION FOR THE DAY
I will not miss it in marriage.

PRAYER FOR THE DAY
Lord, open the eyes of my understanding.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Eph 1:18 [GW] Then you will have deeper insight. You will know the confidence that he calls you to have and the glorious wealth that God’s people will inherit.

ACTION PLAN FOR THE DAY
Pray for insight

BIBLE READING FOR THE DAY
Isaiah 7


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How You Should Not Fall In Love

How You Should Not Fall In Love

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Falling in love is a special experience, or so it is intended to be. But there are ways to fall in love. The foundation to falling in love the right way is to fall in love with God first. God, Himself is love and when you fall in love with Him, He will teach you and help you to understand what real love is.

God is the lover of your soul and He is your first true lover! Any attempt to ignore Him is at your own peril to your eventual love life. Without Him, you will never be able to know how to love and how to be loved. Here are a few ways not to fall in love.

1. Don’t fall in love secretly.

I have said it many times; a godly relationship is not a secret cult. It is not a fraternity between two people. If you like yourself and you will like to protect yourself, heed my advice this day by the Spirit of God; don’t fall in love with a closed-up person.

Let your friends know about it. Let your Pastor know about it. The moment he or she insists that nobody should know, that should be a red light for you. Why hide something that is meant to be good news?

When I asked my wife out while we were students at Ogun State University (now Olabisi Onabanjo University) and she said ‘Yes,’ I announced to all that cared to listen! It was a joyful experience for me as a twenty-four-year-old chap!

I later got married at twenty-seven years of age some three years later in 1999.

Are you in a relationship where nobody knows except the two of you? Why would that be? The risks are high! The first sign of commitment in a relationship that is intended to lead to marriage is that the authority figures in your life will be involved. While this may not totally ensure the success of the relationship, it goes a long way to validate the relationship.

For those who are married, ensure that you are accountable to a particular authority figure for counsel and wisdom as you navigate the terrain of the marital journey.

To be continued tomorrow…

CONFESSION OF THE DAY
I will fall in love rightly

PRAYER FOR THE DAY
Pray that God will help you to get it right

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
1Pe 3:8 Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous

ACTION PLAN FOR THE DAY
Don’t fall in love secretly

BIBLE READING FOR THE DAY
John 11


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These Lovers Should Not Marry – Part 4

These Lovers Should Not Marry – Part 4

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This is the concluding part of this series. If you missed any of the devotionals, go HERE

6. Deceptive Lovers

Another dangerous combo is ‘two people who are deceptive.’ They both operate under delusion of grandeur. They tell themselves lies and refuse to confront each other.
They sweep things under the carpet and live under illusions. They deliberately flout God’s principles hoping that somehow things will work out. Everybody around them wonders why they can’t see the obvious.

They are unapproachable and unreachable. Their self-deception becomes a wall that fences up their destinies.

But the scripture is very clear:

Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. (Galatians 6:7 KJV)

No matter how we pretend, we cannot mock God. You can do all of that with humans, but not with God. At the end of the day, it is not worth it wasting time on what would not work.

7. Unforgiving Lovers

Lastly, two people who refuse to forgive one another easily can block the blessings of God in their marriage, home and life.
Bitterness of heart is a blessing blocker.

If one of the couple is forgiving and praying for the other, it can be easier in resolving the issues, but when both parties are hurt and bitter from time to time, they are not helping themselves, they are not helping their home and of course, the inflow of God’s blessings and favour will be truncated.

Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled; (Hebrews 12:15 KJV)

Root of bitterness in a marriage will eventually spring up and get everybody including the children defiled.

The way out!
So what do you do? Seek help. Don’t keep quiet and watch things degenerate.

Re-connect to God and pray a lot. Seek wisdom from pastors or mentors. Seek to understand your spouse and see how he or she is thinking to have the right perspective.

I pray concerning every storm in your relationship and or marriage this morning, be still in Jesus name! I speak the peace of God, Shalom, not missing, nothing broken over you and yours in Jesus name!

CONFESSION FOR THE DAY
I will not miss it in marriage.

PRAYER FOR THE DAY
Lord, open the eyes of my understanding.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Eph 1:18 [GW] Then you will have deeper insight. You will know the confidence that he calls you to have and the glorious wealth that God’s people will inherit.

ACTION PLAN FOR THE DAY
Pray for insight

BIBLE READING FOR THE DAY
Isaiah 7


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These Lovers Should Not Marry – Part 3

These Lovers Should Not Marry – Part 3

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Continued from yesterday.

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4. Sentimental Lovers

When two people who are sentimental get married, their lives will be devoid of principles that are meant to keep them focused and energetic in their marriage and home.

Two sentimental people will always judge a situation from a sentimental point of view rather than principles. In no time, they can ruin themselves because you cannot go very far living and swimming in the ocean of sentiments.

They would not be able to achieve much because they would have excuses for their mediocre lifestyles.

They would make wrong decisions that are not founded on God’s word and of course, those decisions would not endure. They can also lose money based on their sentimental investments.

Sticking to God’s principles is difficult for these kinds of couples. They are unable to set their faces like a flint. They easily compromise based on their sentimental leanings.

To them, everything can be compromised as long as it appeals to their emotions.

5. Angry Lovers

Two angry people in a relationship and marriage cannot go far. See the scriptures:  

Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go: Lest thou learn his ways, and get a snare to thy soul (Proverbs 22:24-25 KJV)

The scripture here advises that you should not get involved with somebody that has anger problems and who refuses to work at it. An angry man can take a knife or gun one day and end it all. An angry wife can ruin things in seconds.

Take a look at the Message Translation:

Don’t hang out with angry people; don’t keep company with hotheads. Bad temper is contagious–– don’t get infected (Proverbs 22:24-25 Message)

There were two brothers in the Bible who were both given to anger. Their story did not end well.

Simeon and Levi are brothers; tools of violence are their weapons. [6] Oh my soul, do not come into their secret. Let not my honor be united with their assembly. For in their anger they killed a man, and in their self-will they hamstrung a bull. – Gen 49:5-6 (MKJV)

Their father placed a curse on them as a result!

Cursed be their anger, for it was fierce, and their wrath, for it was cruel. I will divide them in Jacob and scatter them in Israel. – Gen 49:7 (AMPC)

That is where anger ends. Scattering! Division!

To be continued tomorrow…

CONFESSION FOR THE DAY
I will not miss it in marriage.

PRAYER FOR THE DAY
Lord, open the eyes of my understanding.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Eph 1:18 [GW] Then you will have deeper insight. You will know the confidence that he calls you to have and the glorious wealth that God’s people will inherit.

ACTION PLAN FOR THE DAY
Pray for insight

BIBLE READING FOR THE DAY
Isaiah 7


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These Lovers Should Not Marry – Part 2

These Lovers Should Not Marry – Part 2

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Continued from yesterday…

2. Carnal Lovers

The second group is made up of those who may be believers but whose minds are not renewed. The only thing is that they already have a relationship with God, but apart from that, they are still carnal.

They still do their stuff like unbelievers would do. They still want to have fun in forbidden areas and they still want to explore the perverse, which would often come with dire consequences.

My advice for couples in this group is that they seek help as soon as possible.

They don’t see anything wrong with pornography, masturbation, and sleeping with each other. They believe some grace will cover their habitual sexual sins.

They go to church and profess to be born again but their lifestyles and actions are an embarrassment to Christ that they profess.

A carnal brother will beat his wife and justify it with scriptures. A carnal sister will dabble into affairs, especially emotional affairs which may be taken to the next level.

Don’t walk down the aisle with a carnal believer. There will be too many things to manage to the point you would even wish you had married an unbeliever instead!

3. Unbelieving and believing Lovers

Here is another scenario that doesn’t always play out well, except with a lot of patience, prayers, and perseverance. I always advise singles, don’t think of getting married to someone who doesn’t have a relationship with God. It would always be filled with challenges that you might have to fight alone because you are not agreed with your choice of weapons.

You want to pray, but he or she thinks you are just being fanatical. That can be very disconcerting, to say the least. It is always a good combo when both are agreed and are going in the same direction in terms of belief systems and practices.

Your greatest influence is always your spouse. An unbeliever doesn’t see anything wrong in doing drugs, cheating, stealing, violence, and some other ills. How would all these be handled?

The believer who is married to an unbeliever and who cannot persevere or be patient or prayerful will end up frustrated and a loser in that relationship.  

The believer can even end up in an adulterous mess in his or her bid to retaliate or get back at the unbelieving lover who is full of atrocities.

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
Isaiah 8


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These Lovers Should Not Marry

These Lovers Should Not Marry

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There are couples that are sitting on a keg of powder

As singles and married couples, you are to deliberately work things out in your relationship or marriage and with the help of the Holy Spirit.

Here is what the scripture says:

Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. (Philippians 2:12 KJV)

In a relationship and or marriage, you are to work things out. A relationship or courtship does not lead to marriage automatically. You are to work things out in your disposition, attitude, and reactions.

A marriage does not just succeed; you are to work things out between yourselves.

Now there are some couple combinations that are sure to crack along the way. When you find yourself in these spots, you need to seek help prayerfully and with a lot of wisdom to address the lurking issues. Here are those combinations:

1. Unbelieving Lovers

Two people who are unbelievers may love themselves, may be committed to each other, but when the storms of life come, they will fight their battles alone and you know, some of those battles can be very fierce. They will not have God’s support since they don’t have a relationship with God. They will not have the benefit of sonship and it can be very intense!

They need to connect with God!

Do not fall in love with an unbeliever! The consequences may be debilitating. 

Who will they consult in the day of trouble? They will try herbalists and the occult which would plunge them further into the abyss.

Their options are many but shallow. God is the unfathomable one in whom all possibilities lie. He is the merciful God that shields, protect, directs, instructs, heals, and does so many things. A life, marriage, and home devoid of God will dissipate into nothingness in no time. 

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
Isaiah 7


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O Lord, Where is Mr. Perfect? – Part 3

O Lord, Where is Mr. Perfect? – Part 3

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This is the concluding part. Read on.

“So, what should I pray for?”

“Pray for God’s will. Pray for God’s perfect will for you. God’s perfect will is not always a Mr. Perfect!”

“What if he doesn’t look handsome enough?”

“What if he looks dashing and handsome and after the wedding, after you have fed him well, he departs from your definition of handsome and six-packs become amusement park? Will you divorce him?”

“So, how do I choose now?”

“First, know that God will never lead you wrong.”

“Secondly, it is only God that knows the one you will love now and will still love in another fifty years.”

“Thirdly, your brain is not designed to know the best spouse for you, Only God can help you decide who is the best person that is not only physically dashing but also spiritually prepared for your destiny.”

“Fourthly, stop looking for inadequacies, look out for God’s direction.”

For the previous day devotional, go HERE

“Fifthly, if he is born again and filled with the Holy Spirit, with no character flaws or habitual sins, the only thing that remains is God’s leading.”

“So, ask God to lead you. Ask him to help you. Ask for the leading of the Holy Spirit. He is the helper. He knows the best for you.

“Wow!”

“Stop using your brain to judge!”

“What if God shows someone to me and he is not physically attractive?”

“God is intelligent. He is not an author of confusion. God is love and He will never lead you to someone you hate and loathe. On the contrary, it is your feelings that can deceive you that you are in love with someone that you will really hate tomorrow!”

“I understand now!

“So I could have missed my man?”

“Possibly, but all hope is not lost. You just need to get back in God, trust His direction and He will have mercy on you!“

“But in all of these, know that an unbeliever or a believer with habitual sins/character issues is a no-go-area.”

“Thanks, Joy! I’m blessed!”

“I pray that God will lead you indeed!”

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
Isaiah 7


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O Lord, Where is Mr. Perfect? – Part 2

O Lord, Where is Mr. Perfect? – Part 2

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Continued from yesterday.

”What about Deacon Joshua, you said he asked you out as well?

“That one doesn’t have money joor” Is it only preaching we will be eating after marriage?”

“Uhmmm…”Who else asked you out?”

“Brother Tomi, he is too short.”

“But it is not in heights?”

“Why is your own husband tall?”

“Susan!”

“Brother Bode also asked me out, but his mouth is too sharp, he talks too much like somebody that has mouth diarrhea!” Brother Tola is too tall, and he is bent over like somebody that is sick. I cannot marry him.” Brother Chiefo is too old for me. He is nearly forty-five. I am not sure if he is a real man.

Brother Sanmi is too busy playing the keyboard. He will not have time for me. Brother Bubu is okay but the way he smiles reminds me of my primary school teacher that nearly killed me with beating. Mr. Tony is an ideal man, but the way I see him, he will turn me into a housewife. Brother Steve said he wants to become a pastor, I cannot marry a pastor.

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Brother Faith seems to like women a lot, I cannot be competing with other ladies in my matrimonial home. Brother Eze is okay, but his bow leg is a concern. Mr. Smith would have been it, but the way he walks like a village man will not befit my destiny. Brother Love is too dark like God forgot him in the oven or something like that. Mr. Scoot is too light, if both of us are light, will our children not become albinos? And Mr…..”

“It’s okay. I have heard enough.”

“They are still many o…”

“I have heard enough to make my conclusions.”

“What are your conclusions, Madam teacher!”

“You are not ready for marriage!”

“How can you say that? With all my prayer and vigils?”

“You are looking for the perfect man. You will never get one.”

“Are you not the people that say we should not marry an unbeliever or just anybody?”

“Are all these people you mentioned unbelievers?” You see, Mr-perfect does not exist!”

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
Isaiah 7


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O Lord, Where is Mr. Perfect?

O Lord, Where is Mr. Perfect?

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“I am really tired of praying to God”

“Hey, don’t say that, Susan!”

“I will say it again and again.”

“But why?  You are beautiful, you are active in church and everything seems to be going on well.”

“Na beauty I go chop?” Beautiful and yet husbandless at thirty-five?”

“God has a man for you”

“Where is the man? And when will the man come?”

“Just be patient and be prayerful.”

“Shebi, you are already married, cooling off in your husband’s home, with a romantic six-packed man to rest your naughty head on every night, while I am speaking in tongues alone on cold nights with no one in sight”

“Sister Susan!”

“Sister Joy!”

“What about Brother David?”

“It is you that will marry Brother David!”

“Ah! What happened to Brother David?”

“You came to church this morning in a Toyota Lexus right?”

“Yes”

“So, I should go and marry Brother David so that I can improve on all the trekking I have done in the last thirty-five years? So that my name can enter Guinness Book of Record for The trekker of all times, abi?”

“Ha!”

“You no know say the trek wey I don trek for this world, e no get part 2?”

“You can make somebody laugh”

“How will you not laugh?” Please, don’t talk about Brother David o?”

“But my husband didn’t have a car when we married.”

“I don’t have that patience.”

“Ok, what about Brother Godwin? He asked you out and he has a car?

“That one? That bushman? He cannot even pronounce the name of his car well. He is out of it.”

“Brother James also asked you out. That one nko?”

“Brother James is too spiritual for me. He doesn’t know more than quoting Bible and praying in the Holy Ghost. I am not sure I will ever get to see a movie if I marry him.”

“Tee Boy also asked you out. He is not as spiritual.”

“Ah, that choir boy who has toasted every lady in church? He is too carnal for me.”

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
Job 1


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Where Is My Woman, O Lord? – Part 2

Where Is My Woman, O Lord? – Part 2

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Continued from yesterday…

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“Ok, what about Nancy. She surely has all the physical attributes you wanted.”

“She doesn’t speak in tongues.”

“What about that Sister that sits near the door?”

“Which one of them?”

“That beautiful sister that you dated about three months ago that the Pastor said you fit yourselves”

“Ah. Ngozi! Beautiful, spiritual tongue talking, the hips, the lips, and tips are complete, right statistics, brilliant and very warm.”

“So, why didn’t it work out?”

“She is no longer a virgin!” I told God I will marry a virgin.”

“You told, God, or God told you? Are you the one that will dictate to God?”

“It is not about dictation, it is about my desires.”

“But did you find out His own desires for you?”

“I know what I want.”

“It is not enough to know what you want. You must also know what God wants for you. You yourself, are you a virgin?”

“Not really.”

“So, is your desire fair and just? Your mind seems confused. If you are not careful, it will be long before you get married.”

“Why do you say so?”

“Stop stressing yourself, with all you want and what you don’t want.

Relax in God and allow Him to lead you. Stop all these nonsensical lists you are making because you will never find anybody that conforms to your lists and desires a hundred percent.”

“Seriously?”

“Unless you want to order for a robot that will be built to your specifications”

“So, what should I do?”

“Go and pray and let God’s Spirit lead you. When you embrace God’s leading, you will find out you have made the right choice in the end. God knows the right statistics that a lady will become in another five years and ten years that will still fit into what your desires are. Allow Him to lead you. Your brain is too small to lead you.”

“Will God also take into consideration the pulchritude?”

“Yes!”

“Then, I will follow God.”

“You had better do so. Pray and look around. She is around you. She will not fall from heaven. Ask God to open your eyes of understanding to see beyond your nose and stop making carnal fleshly decisions.”

“I hear!”

“I pray for you, you will not miss God in Jesus name! God will lead and establish His marital plans in your life in Jesus name!”

“Amen!”

“I need to go now! I have an appointment with my fiancée!”

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
Esth 5


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Where Is My Woman, O Lord?

Where Is My Woman, O Lord?

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Thinking aloud, Bob said, “O Lord, where is my woman?”

His friend Ade, looked at him, hissed and retorted, “Woman ko, Grandmother ni!’

“Abeg, I no dey talk to you o”

“You better not be talking to me and don’t bother to talk to God as well.”

“Thank God you are not God! My God will answer my prayers”

“God will not answer that prayer!”

“Kai! What is your problem now?”

“Where is your woman? She would drop from heaven?

“I am patiently waiting for God.”

“What are you waiting for? May you not wait for ever. The wife you will marry is around you.”

“Is it because you are lucky and you are getting married next month? God will do my own too.”

“God has already done it, but you are blind, proud and stubborn”

“Who are you talking about?”

“I am talking about Sade. That lady likes you.”

“I cannot marry her. That girl will fry me alive if I marry her!”

“Why?”

“That sister can talk. The other time we had a date, she dominated everything. I thought I could talk, until I met her. That day, I surrendered.”

“I think she was just being free and being herself.”

“Well. I got scared. I am not sure that is what I want.”

“Ok, what about Sandra? You went out with that one briefly too”

“If I marry Sandra, our house will be too boring. She hardly talks. She will just be looking at you like Lucozade, sitting like sitting room, and as cool as cucumber!” I need someone in-between.

“Ok, what about Sister Comfort? She is not a talkative and she is not so quiet. I think there goes your bride.”

“It is not only Sister Comfort you will see, you will soon see Sister Compassion! Why did you not marry her before you chose that damsel of yours?

“It is you that said you don’t want a loud lady and you don’t want a quiet one. Sister Comfort is just perfect for your desires.”

“She does not have the pulchritude.”

“Pulchritude” Which one is that again?

“She does not have the rotundity of my dreams.”

“Yeh! Rotundity! This brother is backslidden.”

“She does not have the tips, hips and lips. I want a babe, not just a sister.”

“Lord, God Almighty!”

“There is a difference between a sister, a sisto, a babe and a woman!”

“Ha! May you not remain a bachelor for life!”

“I simply know what I want.”

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
Rom 5


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Here Are Four Things Marriage Will Not Do For You – Part 2

Here Are Four Things Marriage Will Not Do For You – Part 2

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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


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Here Are Four Things Marriage Will Not Do For You

Here Are Four Things Marriage Will Not Do For You

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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

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