Kemi Oyedepo: Your Faith, Your Words And Your Action

By Kemi Oyedepo

A lot of people use this scripture above when it comes to their health, finances, academics or other areas of their lives…except their family. Do you know that this applies even in your marriage and family life? Really,  if one couple believes that arguments, fussing, fighting, etc is what makes a real marriage, then no doubt, it would be unto them according to their faith.

If another believes that genuine peace all round should be the order of the day, then the same truth applies and he/she would strive for peace as much as it depends on them, using the ultimate marriage manual: the Word of God. I agree that every home may have its share of challenges, however the pressures and challenges that may come into any family are there to test both the husband and wife, so what good will it do if you don’t stand together to overcome them? I believe that couples who allow such things to divide them, don’t yet have a full understanding of the power that lies in their unity.

Differences in personality (after all no two people are the same) or differences of opinions should never be enough to allow friction to linger, but must be resolved with much prayer and wisdom. Whether there are pressures from outside (extended family, work, etc) or within (financial, emotional), we must make up our minds that nothing and no one (even ourselves) would be given the satisfaction of diving us, even for a moment. Jesus speaking in the book of Mark 11:24, said “…You shall have whatsoever you say”. Not what others say, not what others have but what you say and believe is your own portion. Of course it is not just saying it that brings the results because faith without works is dead (James 2:17). As you are standing in faith and speaking it out loud, your actions must also line up. For example, you may feel that your spouse is difficult, etc, but that does not justify your negative actions/reactions. You have to keep proving your faith in God and if indeed you know of a truth you are serving a living God, rest assured that He would step in and honour you in due season, as long as you do what is required of you.

I am sure that if we spend our valuable time going after the necessary wisdom, understanding and knowledge (Proverbs 24:3) required to crisis-proof our families, we won’t make excuses, like others do and we won’t have what others have. Take time to build your faith for a peaceful family life, and back your faith up with your actions. By doing so, God’s intentions for your family will come to life & keep flourishing.