01-06-16 KICK-START

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It is needful to remind ourselves and ask questions relating to the foundation on which our marital destiny rests.

It is never too late to rebuild your faulty foundation if you're not yet married.
How you begin matters. The foundation depicts the strength and longevity of the home your are building.
Is your foundation on fondling and sexual immorality? Is yours just on companionship or compatibility? Is yours on family pressure?

Hmm!  To kick-start, get the right foundation to build on.

Neglect your will on this matter, seek God, He sees the end from the start.

"I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last." Revelation 22:13

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27-05-16. GODLY COURTSHIP 4

Today, we will consider the duration of courtship for intending couple which I believe varies.

"Because to every purpose there is time and judgment, therefore the misery of man is great upon him." Ecclesiastes 8:6

If it is the length of time of courtship that determines the success of one's marriage, then Jacob should have been able to present a Rachel without spot or wrinkle to himself, having courted her for fourteen years.
On the contrary, Isaac had no such time of courtship with his wife and yet they made a huge success on their marital relationship.

The duration of your courtship is in direct proportion to how the Lord has prospered a your ways; but this testimony should be obvious to all.

It should depend on how quick you are able to harness the available grace of God, using His WORD and tapping into the divine prosperity for such areas of life.

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26-05-16. GODLY COURTSHIP 3

A lot can be achieved during courtship! The way our courtship is handled goes a long way to determine what our marriages will be like, when it comes eventually.

For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it? Luke 14:28

Each intending couple is expected to spend time of their espousal to prepare for eachother especially in the heart. It should be a time to share all the information, desire, aspirations, plans and other issues that will enhance profitable relationship, just as Christ does to the Church.

Forgiveness must be well demonstrated, elders counsel and help must be sought, joint prayers concerning weaknesses, challenges  and strength must be raised to God. Boundaries must be set till wedding and Holiness must be the watchword.  

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26-05-16. GODLY COURTSHIP 3

A lot can be achieved during courtship! The way our courtship is handled goes a long way to determine what our marriages will be like, when it comes eventually.

For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it? Luke 14:28

Each intending couple is expected to spend time of their espousal to prepare for eachother especially in the heart. It should be a time to share all the information, desire, aspirations, plans and other issues that will enhance profitable relationship, just as Christ does to the Church.

Forgiveness must be well demonstrated, elders counsel and help must be sought, joint prayers concerning weaknesses, challenges  and strength must be raised to God. Boundaries must be set till wedding and Holiness must be the watchword.  

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25-05-16 GODLY COURTSHIP2

"And Jacob loved Rachel; and said,  I will serve there seven years for Rachel thy younger daughter.
And Laban said, it is better that I give her to thee, than that I should give her to another man: abide with me." Genesis 29:18-19

Some believe there is need for courtship, while some did not believe, on the ground that Adam did not court Eve. Can a man marry a woman immediately he sets his eyes on her?

We thank God for people like Jacob who served for many years before marrying his lovely woman.

There is a period of time in which a couple-to-be set apart, in order for them to get everything they think they will need, in order for them succeed in their marital journey, which may not necessarily to be material things only.

It could be the need to pray more and consider the word of God more to determine the mind of God for their home. The duration of this period of time can now depend on how each given couple can put together what they believe they need for their journey which must not necessarily be long.
It's a time of Marriage preparations not only wedding preparations.

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24-05-16 GODLY COURTSHIP

So many homes have collapsed today because they discovered a lot of blemishes that both of them could not cope with after their wedding. And having tried to adjust for a little time and there seems to be no solution, they resorted to divorce.

Whereas "marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge." Hebrews 13:4.

Some problems confronting many marriages today can be traced to the fact that their courtship was mismanaged.

You have to make up your mind to use your courtship for what will profit your journey tomorrow; spend time with the word of God.

We will consider this topic for some days by God's grace.

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23-05-16. POWER 2

Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. Psalm 119:11

The content of your heart determines your response to situations.

The content of your heart determines the response to your partner during arguments or decision making.

The content of your heart is a factor of whom you believe, what you read, see, listen to, move and live with.

It is advisable that you fill your heart  with the WORD of God so as not to become victim of SIN. It gives power over lusts of the flesh.

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22-05-16. POWER

"Thy WORD have I HID in MINE HEART that I might not sin against thee. Psalm 119:11

Fornication and adultery have become a norm in our present age. Many youths and singles are weak and vulnerable ending up as victims because the content of their heart is not pure.

Although, some feel sober after committing these acts while others no longer see it as sin; they consider it as enjoyment and fun.

Some don't even commit these acts physically but with their minds. This is worse and my heart bleeds!

We all need a superior DEFENCE/POWER to be free from this bait. All we need is the WORD OF GOD; It is quick and powerful; it helped David, it will really help us if we load our hearts and minds with it.

How much of the word do you know?

Please try to occupy your heart with the word of God, you will never be defenceless. 

God's Word is mighty
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21-05-16. VOICE OF MEN

And the sons of the prophets that were at Jericho came to Elisha, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the LORD will take away thy master from thy head to day? And he answered, Yea, I know it; hold ye your peace. 2 Kings 2:5

At the point of decision making, many suggestions and questions come from different corners and angle, to test your level of obedience  determination and focus.

Elisha was examined by one hundred and fifty (150) sons of prophets as regards the taking away of his master - Elijah. His master even told him to rest; the voice of MEN was louder than you could imagine but he remained FOCUSED till he got the Power. 

Your decisions especially marital,  could be influenced by several questions and counsels, the question is  'What is God telling you?'

You need to be focused, follow the commandments of God strictly and shun the voice of Men, they are always louder than you can imagine, just to test you faith.

Elisha later became a mighty source of blessings to the sons of prophet, what if he had given up and turned back? Voice of men could be dangerous, go for the instructions of God.

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20-05-16 COMPATIBILITY

Can two walk together, except they be agreed? Amos 3:3

Issues like age, family, education, social status, tribe, ethnicity, wealth, profession, have taken high priority in determining compatibility in Marriage. This is human error.

It is wrong to rate a person on the scale of his or her perceived class without considering the nature of God and the Grace of God on such person's life. 

It is easier to secure a relationship on the platform of cheap compatibility being touted today than what the word of God recommends.

Esther in the scriptures was ordained, favoured  and graced by God to become the Queen. It did not change anything, not even when the king eventually knew that she was a slave-girl.

None of us is compatible with Jesus but yet He received us as His own.
Salvation and the Word of God  should be your highest bidder not status, age and the likes. (Segun Ariyo)

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19-05-16. PATH OF LIFE

"Thou wilt SHOW me the path of life..." Psalm 16:11a

The path of life is the WAY OF PEACE. It can only be discovered by the selfless ones; who are totally sold out to God and fear Him.

The path of life is the WAY OF TRUTH not deceit, followed by the few obedient ones.

As you can't reveal your secret to a stranger or a friend with a loose tongue, likewise, for you to know the path of Life for your marital destiny  (marriage), take few tips:

LOVE & FEAR GOD,
OBEY HIS COMMANDMENTS,
ABHOR ALL MANNER OF SEXUAL IMMORALITY,
KEEP YOUR MOUTH FROM UNNECESSARY DISCUSSIONS,

& HIS LIGHT WILL SHINE ON YOUR CONFUSIONS.

Jesus is the way, truth and the life 
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18-05-16. FULLNESS OF JOY

... In thy presence is fullness of joy... Psalm 16:11
 
With the believe that you answered yesterday's question sincerely, I love to announce to you that the PRESENCE of God is the BEST factor that brings JOY into your relationship/home; standards, physical qualities and achievements can not bring lasting joy.

GIFTS and PRESENTS brings HAPPINESS which is temporal, though necessary.

I PREFER HIS PRESENCE THAN PRESENTS, I DON'T KNOW ABOUT YOU.

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JOY VS HAPPINESS

... in your presence is fullness of JOY.. (Psalm 16:11b)

Joy differs from Happiness.

Happiness is derived from a pleasure, gift, success or achievement.
Joy is an extreme happiness. It is peace and calmness whether things  are good or not.

Sincerely, which one do you have in your relationship?

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The SECRET of the LORD is with them that FEAR him; and he will SHEW them his covenant. Psalm 25:14

Information is power and avoids deformity.
You can live your life anyhow if you lack the right information.

There are classic hidden information  available for everyone who walks in divine covenant.

God is ready to grant you access to those hidden information about yourself, your partner and your home      if you ARE FAITHFUL AND FEAR HIM.

Is not all questions you need ask your partner, fear God and get quality information.

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15-05-16. FOCUS

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7

It's another privilege to be alive and able to learn this morning. God has been good to us, informing us of the necessities relating to homes and relationships.

Yesterday, we saw LOVE as an unfailing grace and personality even when others (tongues, prophecy, and knowledge) fail and cease, love stands.

There is a great need to be FOCUSED IN LOVE, for LOVE is surrounded by distractions, intimidation and fear. Fear has torment with no grace attached to it, it is a spirit that shifts our gaze to worries.

True LOVE is a divine GRACE makes you better, sound and grow. It is therefore necessary to remain focused with your partner (your divine gift) and shun discouragements. 

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14-05-16. OTHERS FAIL

Charity (love) never fail: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away.

For we know in part, and we prophesy in part. (1 Corinthians 13:8-9)

Wise men aspire to learn and grow daily.
You can't know it all, we know and understand in part while LOVE reveals more.

Head knowledge does not make a perfect home, tongue speaking does not make a perfect couple, strong prophecy does not perfect your weaknesses, Love perfects you, in that it is loaded (Full of Grace, God factor, and His Word), It never fails.

The foundation of the unfailing perfect love here is GOD.
Is God the founder of your relationship or self desire/wish?

When others (Tongues, prophecies, knowledge) fail, PERFECT LOVE stands strong especially when founded on Divine Instructions.
God bless you.

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REMINDER: ARE YOU FIT?

"And in (exercising) knowledge (develop) self control, and in (exercising) self control (develop) steadfastness (patience, endurance)..."

One of the major virtues needed to fit into a marital relationship is SELF CONTROL.

Some engaged singles are afraid of visiting their partner because they can't help being overcome by sexual pleasures thereby regretting such visit.
Expose yourself to help before its too late. The flesh war after the Spirit; The Holy Spirit is ready to help you. Cry out for help. 

Self control is a virtue compulsory for all, no matter your position or office.

In exercising knowledge, develop self control or else you will fall for anything.

#2Peter 1:6 AMPLIFIED#

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12-05-16. THE VIRTUE NEEDED

And in (exercising) knowledge (develop) self control, and in (exercising) self control (develop) steadfastness (patience, endurance) and in (exercising) steadfastness (develop) godliness (piety) 2 Peter 1:6

You may be frustrated with your partner's attitude or lifestyle ; you may be tired of your unpleasant personal lifestyle which you wish to let go but refused to go.

My friend, by strength shall no man prevail. You might have read books, cried, go on counseling and nothing seems to change.

Exercise and practice the word of God that says add SELF CONTROL to your KNOWLEDGE; add PATIENCE to your SELF CONTROL and be STEADFAST in it.

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11-05-16 ATTITUDE

It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a BRAWLING WOMAN in a wide house.

It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a CONTENTIOUS and an ANGRY WOMAN.

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 21:9,19;  22:24-25)

Anger destroys faster than you can think. It's a seed the devil sows to bring down its recipient. No matter how rich or blessed you are, it can not take anger five minutes to bring you down.

Watch and pray!
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10-05-16 WISDOM -PERSONIFIED 3

He that follows after righteousness and mercy FINDS LIFE , righteousness, and honour. Proverbs 21:21

For whoso finds me (Wisdom) FINDS LIFE, and shall obtain favour of the LORD. Proverbs 8:35

Any man who needs a woman who is Wisdom-personified and surrounded with favour must follow after RIGHTEOUSNESS, be MERCIFUL and WISE. 

Not one who defiles bed as he wishes, goes after anything in skirt, and not one who lives carelessly especially spiritually and emotionally. 

Your righteous living as a man will earn you LIFE,  RIGHTEOUSNESS AND HONOR.

Be WISE
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09-05-16 WISDOM - PERSONIFIED 2

Wisdom hath builded her house, she hath hewn out her seven pillars. Proverbs 9:1

Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands. Proverbs 14:1

One of the reason for many broken homes in our generation is lack of wisdom.

With the passages above, we discovered that it takes Wisdom to build a home for there will always be issues to settle. Wisdom is calm, patient, long suffers and focused.

Get Wisdom, Get Understanding
Jesus is the wisdom of God
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08-05-16. WISDOM - PERSONIFIED

Whoso finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favour of the LORD. Proverbs 18:22

For whoso finds me finds life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD. Proverbs 8:35

Can you see the similarities in the two verses of the scriptures?

Not all women are loaded with favour, only WISE WOMEN.
Wise women have virtues that provoke favour of the Lord; their emergence in the life of a man attracts goodness.

They don't just visit anywhere but visit  strategic places where their virtues will bless lives and be impacted. 

They are objects of dignity, an expression of wisdom and beauty of the Almighty.
So, choose wisely.

God still CUSTOMIZES wise women
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07-05-16 WILL POWER

Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done. Like 22:42

This prayer was said by Jesus Christ at the point of making a critical decision.

Although, you have the freedom of Choice when it comes to decision making especially marital decision; it is advisable to SURRENDER TO THE WILL OF GOD NO MATTER HOW UNREAL IT MAY APPEAR.

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05-05-16. BEST SOURCE OF INFORMATION

"God, not you, made marriage. His Spirit inhabits even the smallest details of marriage. And what does He want from marriage?  Children of God, that's what. So guard the spirit of marriage within you... "
Malachi 2:15

Marriage is the Lord's idea and agenda. Marriage has everything to do with God and His word.

No one can have an idea that is better than that of the One who created marriage.

No one can give you the correct and accurate information about this institution that you can rely upon apart from God, who authored it.

It is disastrous to start this journey based on what your friend, relation, your body or emotion is saying to you.

Develop your relationship with God and hear His voice.

God is the author and finisher of Marriage

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04-05-16. THE UNNECESSARIES

"For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." Matthew 11:30

Check your relationship luggage and remove the unnecessary items in it.

Remove lack of trust, fear, hatred, envy, greed, selfishness and carry only Love and trust through Christ Jesus.

Meditate on things which are true, honest, just, pure, lovely, and of good report.

All is well in Christ
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03-05-16. THOUGHTS OF LOVE

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Philippians 4:8

It another opportunity to remind ourselves to always correct our partner's mistakes in love.
Love covers all faults.
Issues that need to be addressed must be addressed in love not in condemnation.

This is a reason for many broken relationships and homes today.

Your thoughts about God and your partner must be true, honest, just, pure, lovely and of good report and the way round.

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02-05-16. MY COMPANY

"Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners." 1 Corinthians 15:33

Your company has an influence on your relationship and home.

Choose your confidants as being led by the Spirit of God.

The words and actions of those around you affect your behavior, character and relationship with your partner.

Your company speaks louder than your voice.
Be wise.

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