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| Author: Pastor faith Oyedepo |
Topic: Vital Forces for a Happy Home
Dear Reader,
Everybody wants a happy home, but only few homes today are truly happy. The home is at the very centre of satan’s attack. He tries to introduce all manner of evil into the homes. Marriages are facing tremendous pressures today, as satan is busy attempting to break up homes. Divorce is rampant. In many homes, where divorce has not occurred, there is much sorrow and unhappiness. But we have hope in Christ. God’s Word says: Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place (2 Corinthians 2:14).
The only hope for strengthening the home and marriage relationship is to know and to apply the principles of the Word of God. Jesus Christ makes a wonderful difference in any home. But you must know Him as your personal Saviour, and do things His way. The purpose of this article is to share some of the life-transforming principles of the Bible – with the prayer that as they are put into practice, marriages will be strengthened, lives will be changed, couples will re-unite and homes will be rebuilt in Jesus’ name.
The only hope for strengthening the home and marriage relationship is to know and to apply the principles of the Word of God. Jesus Christ makes a wonderful difference in any home. But you must know Him as your personal Saviour, and do things His way. The purpose of this article is to share some of the life-transforming principles of the Bible – with the prayer that as they are put into practice, marriages will be strengthened, lives will be changed, couples will re-unite and homes will be rebuilt in Jesus’ name.
Is your marriage and home fulfilling and satisfying? How can you enjoy the blessings of a happy home? The hope for a happy marriage and home is a vibrant relationship with God.
The Bible says: Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it; except the Lord keep the city, the watchman wakes but in vain (Psalm 127:1). A city may have a watchman or even many watchmen, and take all kinds of precautions against attack but if the Lord is not in His rightful place (and if the Lord is not guarding and protecting that city), then everything else they might do for protection is in vain. It is the same in building home and marriage. You may do many things in building a marriage, but if you are not allowing the Lord to be in control and to build your home, all is in vain. A vibrant relationship with God is the cornerstone that holds a home together.
Tips on Vibrant Relationship with God
- The vibrancy of man’s relationship with God, determines the vibrancy of his relationship with men, especially his family members.
- Difficulty in relating with family members is an indication of a non-existent relationship with God.
How Does Your Relationship with God Help You to Build a Happy Home?
- Remember that your relationships mould your life and destiny; therefore, who you relate with is who you become.
- God’s nature rubs of on you; you are injected with His kind of personality. God loves sacrificially and unconditionally; so, loving your family members in the same way becomes a way of life for you.
- An understanding of the fact that “All Things Are Yours” dawn on you, a crisis-free family inclusive.
- You imbibe God’s mentality. God thinks good of us; hence, your thoughts about your spouse, children, in-laws, etc, would also become good.
- You receive God’s wisdom for discretion to know how to handle and relate with everyone in your family.
- You become godlier. The godlier you become the more godly your family becomes, and the farther away crisis will be from you and your family.
- God supplies His unfailing help and grace, which man needs to live a crisis-free life with his family.
Love and Respect for God
If you love and respect God, love and respect for and from your spouse would be easy to achieve.
- Love and respect for your husband/wife, will become second nature to you.
- A woman who loves God will receive a harvest of love from her husband.
- A woman who respects God will find it natural to respect her husband.
- A man who respects God will receive a harvest of respect from his wife.
- A man who loves God will find it natural to love his wife.
Communing
Communing is the art of having intimate conversation, while passing across information, feelings, thoughts and emotions to another person. The Bible says: Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured (Proverbs 27: 18).
You can’t claim to know someone, who you don’t commune with. Communication is the live wire of any relationship.
Having a happy home, starts with being connected to God. You get connected by confessing your sins and accepting Jesus as your Saviour and Lord. If you are ready for this new birth experience, please say this prayer: “Dear Lord Jesus Christ, I come to You today. I am a sinner. Forgive me of my sins and cleanse me with Your Blood. Deliver me from sin and satan to serve the living God. I accept You as my Lord and Saviour. Make me a child of God today. Thank You for accepting me into Your Kingdom.”
If you prayed this simple prayer, you are now a child of God. He loves you and will never leave you. Read your Bible daily, obey God’s Word and seek Christian fellowship (John 14:21).
Congratulations! You are now born again! All-round rest and peace are guaranteed you, in Jesus’ Name. Call or write, and share your testimonies with me through contact@faithoyedepo.org; OR 07026385437 and 08141320204.
For more insight, these books authored by me are available at the Dominion Bookstores in all Living Faith Churches and other leading Christian bookstores: Marriage Covenant, Making Marriage Work, Building A Successful Home and Success in Marriage (Co-Authored).
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