Delay is perceived as anything that doesn’t come at the expected time. Quickly this morning, I want to identify three sources of delay that could be experienced in relationships and marriages.
1. The delay that comes from you Self-inflicted delays can come when you are just too impatient. God has a timetable for your life. When you alter that timetable by impatience and unnecessarily hurrying, one can actually cause delay.
Actually, and candidly speaking, hurrying up things eventually bring delay. These are what I call self-inflicted delays.
See the scripture:
…he that believeth shall not make haste.
Isa 28:16b (KJV)
The delay allowed by God. God can also allow delay when He knows you are about to make a decision that will jeopardize your salvation, your joy, or which can bring any form of evil.
The Lord does not delay [as though He were unable to act] and is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is [extraordinarily] patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance.
2 Peter 3:9 AMP
See another translation:
The Lord is not slow to do what he has promised, as some think. Instead, he is patient with you, because he does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants all to turn away from their sins.
2Pe 3:9 (GNB)
Since God does not want you to perish, what He can do is to allow delay in stubborn decisions you are about to take in other to save your soul. This kind can be brought about when you refuse to work on your character.
Constant attitude adjustment is pivotal to speed in your relationship and marital endeavors.
Delay can come from the devil Finally, delay can also come from the devil. This is the work of the devil and it is not to be tolerated. It is to be refused, rejected, and resisted. Jesus has already destroyed the works of the devil.
The Son of God appeared for this purpose, to destroy the works of the devil. 1 John 3:8b AMP
I pray for you this morning, every spirit of delay is bound in your life in Jesus name.
CONFESSION FOR THE DAY I will cooperate with the timing of God.
PRAYER FOR THE DAY Lord, do that which you are set to do in my life.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY Ecclesiastes 3:11a He hath made every thing beautiful in his time:
1. The Conscious Expression of Love This is a big issue for women. Saying the words “I love you” genuinely could be the solution to the crisis rocking your home. She wants to hear it from you as often as possible.
As a lady, she will definitely get compliments from outside. The problem begins when the compliments she is getting from outside outweigh the ones her husband is giving her at home.
Women go through a lot and struggle so much with their emotions, that is why they always carry a mirror everywhere they go.
As a man, learn to affirm your wife as often as possible. It will go a long way to make her feel loved.
2. The Practice of attending church together The bible encourages us not to forsake the gathering of the brethren.
As a man, take the lead and find a bible believing church to attend. It is important for you and your wife to be hearing the same thing.
Attending different churches when you both are in the same location is a no-no for me.
Grow together. Study together. Pray together. It will strengthen the marriage.
3. The deliberateness of not hitting your wife Resist the urge to hit your wife. Never do it, for whatever reason. That is what separates the men from the boys
Yes, she can be disrespectful, stubborn, arrogant, or whatever. Hitting her will not be the way out.
Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.
1Pe 3:7 (KJV)
Make up your mind never to physically assault her. Decide to honor her, protect her and take care of her. That is how to be a man.
May God bless your union.
CONFESSION FOR THE DAY I love and honour my spouse.
PRAYER FOR THE DAY Pray for a patient spirit.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY 1Pe 3:7 (KJV) Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.
This is September To Remember – Day 25. Welcome to another day of prayers, favor, increase and spend doors. God will answer your prayers!
Scriptures for Prayers Today
September To Remember – Day 25
…I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil.
John 17:15 KJV
Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word;
John 17:20 KJV
That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.
John 17:21 KJV
Prayer Points
September To Remember – Day 25
1. Begin to thank the Lord for the twenty-fifth day of the fast.
2. Begin to pray that God keeps you from the evil of this world.
3. Pray that the LORD will keep you and your family in perfect peace.
4. Pray that God keeps you from the evil of lack and insufficiency in this present times.
5. Begin to pray for unity/harmony in the church.
6. Bind the spirit of disunity seeking to destroy the church, your marriage, family, business, etc.
7. Begin to pray for a oneness of heart/spirit in your marriage or future home.
8. Pray that your home/family/relationship moves in perfect synchrony with heaven.
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 25
By the mercies of God, I am kept from the evil one. I am protected and defended. I’m kept in the cleft of the rock. My life is hid in Christ in God. No harm shall befall me. I am delivered from the snare of the fowler. I will not fail God. I am in alignment with the will of God. The glory of the Lord is seen in me. The hand of the Lord is upon me for good. I am in unity with those God has sent my way. The word works for me. The word profits me. The word makes a way for me this season and always in the name of Jesus.
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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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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.
