How To Build A Relationship Rooted in Christ

How To Build A Relationship Rooted in Christ

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1. Define Dating Discipleship

Dating discipleship is about seeing your relationship as a way to grow closer to God and each other. It’s intentional, faith-centered dating that moves beyond simple activities to a deeper spiritual connection.

2. Recognize Why Shared Faith Matters

Sharing a faith foundation creates alignment in values and goals. With God as your base, you gain a toolkit for tackling challenges together, helping both of you stay grounded and connected.

3. Set Spiritual Goals Together

Set goals beyond everyday plans, like praying, studying the Bible, or serving together. Spiritual goals, even in small steps, deepen your bond and align you with God’s purpose.

4. Work on Growth Together

Challenges will come, but a shared faith gives you the resources to handle them. Communicate openly, respect each other’s journeys, and seek guidance from mentors for a grounded, faith-based approach.

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5. Enjoy Faith with Fun

Balance spiritual growth with fun! Try daily devotions, worship together, or celebrate small faith milestones to keep things light and enjoyable as you build spiritual unity.

6. Face Real Challenges Faithfully

When conflicts arise, address them with honest communication, pray together, and seek outside perspectives from a mentor or pastor. Faith offers peace and patience to work through hard times.

7. Build a Faith-Based Community

Surround yourself with supportive friends, small groups, or couples’ retreats. Proverbs 27:17 reminds us that community can strengthen faith, providing encouragement and accountability.

8. Cultivate a Faith-Focused Culture in Your Relationship

Practice gratitude, talk about spiritual experiences, and create simple faith-based traditions, like weekly prayer or sharing reflections, to make faith a natural part of your relationship.

9. Envision the Long Term

If marriage is the goal, use dating discipleship to build a foundation. Discuss future visions for family, finances, and ongoing faith growth, setting up a lifetime of shared values.

10. Embrace Dating Discipleship as a Lifelong Journey


Dating discipleship isn’t about perfection. It’s a journey of faith, growth, and love. Stay true to your faith, enjoy the journey, and keep building a relationship that reflects God’s love.

Dating discipleship transforms your relationship into a spiritual journey, helping you grow closer to God while nurturing the love for each other.

From Discord to Harmony: The Story of a Couple

From Discord to Harmony: The Story of a Couple

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From Discord to Harmony: The Story of a Couple

Introduction

In the heart of the African savanna, where golden grass sways under the warm breeze and the great Mukwa Tree stands tall, lived Naledi and Temba. Their village was one of tradition and community, where life followed the cycles of nature and the wisdom of the elders guided daily living. Naledi, known for her grace and strength, and Temba, a respected hunter, were a celebrated couple. However, as time passed, the harmony in their home began to unravel.

Naledi and Temba: The Early Days

Naledi moved with the agility of a gazelle and possessed a beauty that rivaled the first light of dawn. Temba, strong and brave, provided sustenance and security for their people. Their union had been blessed by the elders, but differences in their upbringings led to growing discord. Temba’s dissatisfaction and Naledi’s confusion and hurt became evident in their interactions.

Contrasting Upbringings

Naledi’s upbringing was marked by strength and self-reliance, traits she learned from her resilient mother. In contrast, Temba was raised in a household filled with love and affection, where his mother ensured that her husband felt cherished every day. These differences created a chasm between Naledi and Temba, leading to frequent arguments and misunderstandings.

The Wisdom of Uncle

Noticing the growing rift, the village elder, Uncle, called Naledi and Temba to his hut. Uncle, a man of great wisdom, shared the story of the warrior and the maiden, who faced similar challenges. He advised Naledi and Temba to learn from each other and respect each other’s ways to bridge their differences and find happiness.

Uncle’s Advice for Naledi

Uncle provided specific advice to Naledi on how to make Temba happy:

1. Respect and Honour: Honor Temba both publicly and privately in words, thoughts, and deeds.

2. Shared Decisions: Share her thoughts and listen to Temba’s, allowing him to make the final decision.

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3. Cheerfulness: Maintain a cheerful demeanor and share her joys and sorrows with Temba.

4. Playfulness: Engage in playful activities to ease the pressures of life.

5. Avoid Nagging: Speak with kindness and patience, avoiding constant complaining.

6. Intimacy: Embrace moments of love and maintain a warm connection.

7. Priority: Assure Temba that he is not competing for her love or attention.

8. Prayer: Pray for Temba’s wisdom, strength, and understanding daily.

Trials and Tribulations

Despite Uncle’s guidance, a severe drought struck the village, causing the rivers to dry up and crops to wither. Temba’s hunts were unsuccessful, leading to his frustration and resentment. Naledi, feeling overwhelmed by survival demands, found it hard to maintain cheerfulness. Their arguments intensified, but Uncle reminded them to respect each other’s ways and support each other through the difficult times.

A Lesson in Unity

Inspired by Uncle’s words, Naledi and Temba made a renewed effort to support each other. Naledi involved Temba in decision-making, and Temba began to appreciate Naledi’s hard work and resilience. They found joy in simple pleasures and strengthened their bond through playfulness and emotional connection.

The Return of Prosperity

After many moons, the rains returned, reviving the savanna. The village celebrated with a grand feast. Naledi and Temba’s relationship, now stronger, radiated harmony and joy. Uncle praised their transformation, emphasizing the importance of understanding, respect, and emotional connection in love.

The Legacy of Love

Years later, Naledi and Temba became elders, sharing their wisdom with younger generations. Their story became a cherished part of the village’s folklore, reminding everyone of the power of love and unity. The tale of the warrior and the maiden, and Uncle’s wisdom, continued to guide the villagers.

Conclusion

The story of Naledi and Temba teaches that with understanding, respect, and a willingness to grow together, love can endure and thrive. Their journey through conflict and hardship shows the importance of appreciating each other’s strengths and differences. May their story inspire us to nurture our relationships and find strength in unity, no matter the trials we face.

How To Prevent Disunity In The Home

How To Prevent Disunity In The Home

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Today, we will be looking at a house that is not united; the causes and consequences and the possible solutions.

God created homes to be united and to be the greatest source of togetherness and unity so that from our homes, unity can spread to the nation, our workplace, and to other relationships we have.

The devil is scared of families. He is scared of the unity in the family. He cannot imagine the havoc that will be done to his kingdom if families are united. He became proactive, and so all his attack is on the family. He wants to prevent unity in our homes and families as much as possible.

Let’s look at the scriptures

But he, knowing their thoughts, said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and a house divided against a house falleth.-  Luk 11:17

The Amplified version puts it in a better way

But He, [well] aware of their intent and purpose, said to them, Every kingdom split up against itself is doomed and brought to desolation, and so house falls upon house. [The disunited household will collapse.] – Luk11:17

It says a disunited household will collapse. May that not be our portion in Jesus name!

We should try to prevent disunity in our homes. Husbands and wives need to be on the same page. And one major thing that can cause disunity or a breach in the spirit is not being truthful.

Insincerity will break the unity. In the spirit realm, it is like a breach. Quarrels, strife, and suspicion, are all causes of disunity.

Wives not being submissive to their husbands threatens the unity in the home. One degree away from the truth is falsehood. There is no little lie or white lie. A lie is a lie

May God bless us.

CONFESSION FOR THE DAY
I am not disobedient to God. I am quick to hear and obey.

PRAYER FOR THE DAY
Lord, teach me your ways that I may do it your way

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Psa 133:1 (KJV) Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!

ACTION PLAN FOR THE DAY
Study the word unity

BIBLE READING FOR THE DAY
1 Samuel 4-8



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‘For Better, For Worse’ In Marriage

‘For Better, For Worse’ In Marriage

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We used to hear this phrase a lot long time ago, but nowadays, we hardly hear such a thing.
The world has gone digital, fast and every body seems busy.

Knowledge has made people to replace old values with modern ones. The question is does modernization makes our conclusions about marriage right?

The modern day view of marriage is contractual while the good old days view marriage in Gods eyes as a covenant.

Contractual view says, you do this, then I do that’. While covenant says, I will do this for you because I am committed to you. It doesn’t really matter what you do or don’t do’.

Marriage as a contract is always based on negotiations, convenience, and protection of self. Each spouse maintain their lanes and do what is expected. Otherwise, the marriage contact does not work and they go their separate ways which means separation or divorce.

In this case, marriage is not for a common goal. There is no fulfilling purpose or destiny together on view. There is no sense of purpose or God bringing the couples together to fulfill a mandate or an assignment.

All that is involved is ‘I am attracted to you, and you to me. We have a love connection between us and we are good to go’.

Marriage is for better, for worse. This is a little scary which brings with it a sense of awe. Two hearts and should beating as one is a mystery. That mystery can only be unraveled by the help of divinity.

Here, there is a sense of a divine assignment. Marriage is not just lived on their terms but on the terms of God, who is the covenant witness and judge in the marriage union.

Each couples live their lives following a particular road map created by the creator. That means there is a supervisory role performed by God.

The husband cannot just do whatever he likes to do, neither can the wife do whatever she likes or wishes in the marriage.

There are guiding principles, guiding both husband and wife. There is a race set before each one to run, and each one runs with passion looking to God for grace to accomplish his/her race.

Here the wife is protected as well or as much as the husband is protected too. Both husband and wife have a common father who protects their interest.

It is not based on human standards that the rights of the husband is protected above the wife. Where the woman is subjected to servitude.

Or in some cultures, where the wife is overly protected above the husband.

Marriage is indeed till death so us part.

May God grant us grace to do His will.

God bless our marriage.

CONFESSION FOR TODAY
My marriage is blessed.

PRAYER FOR TODAY
Lord, help me to live marriage as you ordained.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Matthew 19:6 Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.

ACTION PLAN FOR THE DAY
Go through your marriage vows again.

BIBLE READING FOR THE DAY
Matt 19



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The Importance Of Family

The Importance Of Family

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We will be examining the importance of family today. Your family members are your closest neighbours. They all love you and show this in many ways. Do you also show them the same love they show you?

The second most important commandment says: ‘Love others as much as you love yourself.’ No other commandment is more important than these.” – Mk 12:31 CEV

Family members are the most unappreciated folks. We tend to overlook their feelings and needs because we feel they won’t mind at all.

This is one reason why you shouldn’t take your family members for granted. Appreciate everything they do for you or give to you.

Showing appreciation tells them that you love and care for them. No matter how small their help might be, show some level of appreciation.

May God give you an appreciative heart. Amen.

Prayer:
Father, teach me to love and appreciate my family.

Action point:
Say thank you to your parents and give them a tight hug.

Declaration:
My children learn to appreciate family.

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