GOD’S MASTER PLAN FOR THE FAMILY (4)
Last week, we looked at Fruitfulness as part of God's plan for man. This week, we will be studying The Secrets Of A Winning Family.
LOVE between family members:
The subject of love is so important that without it, the whole world would have perished in their sins. Why? Because God so love the world He gave His only Son. God's Words says: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love (1 John 4:8).
Love is very important for the survival of your home. Let not the wood of love go out. Love knows no bound. It does not fail. Don't try to love your spouse once and then stop, because of her attitude or something else. Keep loving your spouse over and over again. God is love and He abides forever. Your love to your spouse and family members must abide. It must be an unconditional love, not only when convenient. Remember, love is a commandment. As you obey this commandment, you continually eat the good in marriage. Love is the key for family success. It is the wood that sustains the success in marriage.
SUBMISSION: Spouses must be subject one to another.
Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God. Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord (Ephesians 5:21-22).
The husband is the head of the wife and that of the family, but here, the Bible still points out that we all must submit to each other. Husband, don't because you are the head, become the lion of the tribe of your house. Respect the feelings and individuality of your family members too, and administer authority with respect. However, wives are commanded especially, to submit to their own husbands in everything. Are you a wife that submits your body, but cannot submit your money?
Do you submit in some aspects, but in the other areas, you have vowed never to obey your husband? This is not total submission, and it is not the will of God. As long as what he is asking you to do is not against the Word of God, you must submit in everything, if you want to please God. Partial submission has no reward; but total obedience shall attract a full reward from God and your husband. Submission is the spiritual wood that keeps your family aflame in unity and progress. Submission earns love. For your husband to love you the more, submit more. Signs of submission include profound respect, and giving honour. Submission is not slavery; it is simply bowing willingly to your husband's authority. Submission and love are like magnets. Don't submit once and stop. Make it a lifestyle.
WISDOM: Wisdom is what makes your family life to continually shine and burn brighter. Without this wood, the home does not radiate beauty. You need wisdom to keep the fire of love burning in your family (Proverbs 4:7). God's Word says: He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart (Proverbs11:29).
Don't trouble your own house, with foolishness. Correctly apply the Word of God. The rod of the prophet does not work in the hands of the foolish. The Word must be correctly applied, for it to produce. Whenever you are faced with any circumstance in the family, ask God for wisdom. Use the wisdom of God to quench every fiery dart of the enemy in your home. Wisdom is the principal thing. It is not only a key, but a principal wood for the sustenance of family success.
Constantly Give God Glory: Constantly acknowledge God as the only reason behind the success in your home. Give Him all the glory (Hebrews 3:4). Never attribute the success of your home to yourself, rather, give Him the glory due to Him. God's Word says: Without me ye can do nothing( John 15:5). Anything you praise God for continually appreciates. Let high praises flow out of your heart and mouth at all times. Make your house a praise centre. Put on Christian music and listen to the Word of God. Sing praises around in your home. Depression is the visa for oppression. Stop protesting; start progressing. Create happiness around you. Don't wait for it, work it out. God does fearful things in praises (Exodus 15:11 ; Psa. 22:3). Let your home be the habitation of God Almighty.
Is your marriage and family experiencing a breakdown or turbulence? Do not fret; all you need to do to be free is a personal encounter with God. You need to make a decision to be a child of God. You need to be born again. This is done 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, I come to You today. I am a sinner. Forgive me my sins. Cleanse me with Your precious Blood. I accept You as my Lord and Saviour. Now I know I am born again!
Congratulations! You are now born again and fit to enjoy every covenant blessing!
If you prayed the above simple prayer, you are now a child of God. He loves you and He will never leave you. Read your Bible daily, obey God's Word and seek Christian fellowship (John 14:21).
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For more insight, these books authored by Pastor Faith Oyedepo are available at the Dominion Book- stores in all the Living Faith Churches, and other leading Christian bookstores:
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Single With A Difference
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Marriage Covenant,
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Making Marriage Work
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Building a Successful Family
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The Effective Minister's Wife
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Success in Marriage (Co-Authored with Bishop David Oyedepo).