BUILDING A CRISIS-FREE FAMILY (2)

BUILDING A CRISIS-FREE FAMILY (2) Hello Reader, We started this teaching last week by examining the foundation of the family. In that teaching, we saw that God Himself founded the family. We equally noted that God and man are the parties involved in the building of the families. Furthermore, we also learnt that understanding is the material for building a crisis-free family. Lastly, I enumerated God’s concept for marriage. Today, we shall be examining another vital material for building a crisis-free family which I titled: Relationship With God. God has made available and set in motion all that is required to build a crisis-free Family. His Word says: For every house is builded by some man; but he that built all things is God (Hebrews 3: 4). He is the foundation for the family. It is the heritage of every believer to have a crisis-free family; God is no respecter of persons. He loves his children equally. For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him (Romans 10:12). It is man’s input that determines the difference in results. God cannot build a crisis-free family all by Himself, because it is a joint venture with God. God and man are the senior and junior partners respectively, hence man needs to know his part in the script of destiny and play it out; this is called Word practice. The place of Word-practice can never be over- emphasized, especially when one desires to enjoy God’s blessings. In working and walking with someone, it is good to know the person’s likes, dislikes and expectations. This simply means being in a relationship with God. Material for Building Relationship with God: The vibrancy of man’s relationship with God, determines the vibrancy of His relationship with men, especially his family. 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 Crisis-Free Family? Remember that your relationships mould your life and destiny; therefore whoever you company, with is who you will be like. God’s nature rubs off 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 His mentality. God thinks good of us, hence your thoughts about your spouse, children, in-laws, etc would also become good. You receive His wisdom for discretion to know how to handle and relate with every one in your family. You become godlier. The godlier you become, the godlier your family becomes and the farther away crisis will be. He supplies his unfailing help and grace, which man needs, to live crisis-free in his family life. Ingredients of a Veritable Relationship with God Communing: Communing is the art of having intimate conversation, 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 you don’t commune with. Communication is the livewire of any relationship. Communication with God Involves: Talking to Him in prayer as a child would to his father; discussing issues with Him; expressing your thoughts and desires to Him. Listening to Him through the study of the Word and meditation. Receiving rhema from within your heart, which instructs and inspires you. Love and Respect Luke 7: 7, 8 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 in you. A woman who loves God will receive a harvest of love from her husband. A woman who respects God will find it a natural thing 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 a natural thing to love his wife. In conclusion, God has set up and made His specifications known to man about building a crisis-free family, which includes a vibrant relationship with Him. Anyone who therefore, complies will reap desirable results. For you to build a crisis-free family, you need God to build your family. You need to be born again, so as to be free from crisis. If you want to be born again, I want you to say this prayer of faith: “Lord Jesus Christ, I come to You today, I am a sinner. I cannot help myself. Forgive me of my sins and cleanse me with Your Blood. Deliver me from sin and satan to serve the living God. I believe You died for me and on the third day, You rose that I might be justified. I accept You as my Lord and Saviour. Make me a child of God today. Thank You for accepting me into your kingdom. 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, and conselling@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).