*DAILY DEW 16/MAY/2022* *RELATIONSHIPS & CHOOSING A LIFE PARTNER* (I) _Key Bible Text:_ *"Most of all, love each other as if your life depended on it. Love makes up for practically anything."* (1 Peter 4:8 (Message)) _Bible Insight:_ Let's take a quick look at certain concerns or areas that can affect positively or otherwise the turn out of a relationship, that ought to lead to marriage. 1. Not communicating seriously your intentions: This borders on defining your relationships. If as a young man, you intend to marry a lady, then don't casually suggest it. Seriously present your intentions. Be clear, direct and bold. Purposeful ladies do not enjoyed being dated/courted without their knowledge or express consent! As a young lady, do not be satisfied with suggestive conducts of a young man. Expect him to be clear about his intentions. If need be, find a way to poke his intentions. Ask questions: for instance, "where do you see this relationship/friendship leading to?" "What exactly do you hope to achieve from our friendship?" Or take a more indirect route like, "Do you think it is okay for a guy to be interested in marrying a lady and not clearly say it but they carry out suggestive conducts around the lady?" Etc 2. Consistently keep in touch: Do you limit your care and attention on the lady you expect to take you seriously to only Sundays or whenever you meet? It is not a sign of seriousness if you do so. A lady with such level of interest from a brother, is safe to assume it is a common likeness, that is not going anywhere serious. When you find a lady you have prayerfully decided to marry, whether before or after communicating your intention, practice consistent keeping in touch. When you have agreed to court a brother or have a vested interest in a brother who is also coming close, reciprocate the need to keep in touch regularly. It is not a one way street! 3. Double check before you conclude: As a young man, after communicating your intentions, sometimes a lady may be unsure about your seriousness, perhaps out of their past or other people's experiences. Before you conclude that the young lady is not taking your proposal or interest seriously, find away to pass the message one more time. Passage of time, could have made such a lady rethink her decision. She may even be praying that you ask her again! Give them the benefit of the doubt and make a final notice, before moving on. _MEDITATION:_ *"You can never have too much understanding or knowledge about relationships, whether married or single. So be a lifelong student of relationships & marriage!"* *#David_Joshua_Egbochuo_Esq* *#Monday_wisdomforliving* *#Becoming_More_Like_Jesus* *#Year_of_Big_Favours* *#Daily_Dew_Devotional* *#Grace_For_Accomplishments* *#Hello_May* ❤ Links To Visit: *FB Pages* https://www.facebook.com/DavidJoshuaEgbochuo/ https://www.facebook.com/thedavidgen/ https://www.facebook.com/THEREVIVALCORPS/ *Telegram Group:* https://t.me/joinchat/NzXQlVc9Hx7LfaRSnh9fHg *WhatsApp Group:* http://bit.ly/The_David_Generation Feel Free to Share with Friends. God bless you...

*DAILY DEW 15/MAY/2022* *Rightly Diving The Word of Truth* _Key Bible Text:_ *"Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.* (2 Tim 2:15 (KJV)) _Bible Insight:_ Context in bible study means a word can mean different things in different books, chapters, and verses of the bible. This means you can't claim to understand the meaning of a word in Genesis based on how it was used in 1 John. E.g. righteousness doesn't always refer to the gift we have by faith, it can also refer to righteous acts. Hence, the verse 'the righteous are as bold as a lion' (Proverbs 28:1) is not a faith confession based on justification by faith. Many of us have used it that way but the context deals with oppression, justice, and upright living. So, the boldness is against the law of the land which makes the wicked flee even when nobody is pursuing him. If you miss the message here, and you lead a questionable lifestyle, you'll discover that you won't be bold as a lion when you're arrested for your evil ways. Does that mean righteousness by faith doesn't make us bold? Of course it does! But in a different context entirely, not this one. _MEDITATION:_ *"Whenever we miss context, a major lesson is missed. You may have to find out the original context of every popular verse you grew up hearing. You might be shocked what you'll find.!"* *#Adebowale_Ibukun_Tosin * *#Sunday_wisdomforliving* *#Becoming_More_Like_Jesus* *#Year_of_Big_Favours* *#Daily_Dew_Devotional* *#Guest_Message* *#Grace_For_Accomplishments* *#Hello_May* ❤ Links To Visit: *FB Pages* https://www.facebook.com/DavidJoshuaEgbochuo/ https://www.facebook.com/thedavidgen/ https://www.facebook.com/THEREVIVALCORPS/ *Telegram Group:* https://t.me/joinchat/NzXQlVc9Hx7LfaRSnh9fHg *WhatsApp Group:* http://bit.ly/The_David_Generation Feel Free to Share with Friends. God bless you...

*DAILY DEW 14/MAY/2022* *DEVELOP LEADERS* _Key Bible Text:_ *"And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also."* (2 Tim. 2: 2 (KJV)) _Bible Insight:_ We prepare to peach but don't prepare to develop leaders. You can preach GOOD SERMONS but LEAD POORLY. You can be a group, unit or departmental leader, and still not really influence and impact the lives of those under you! You must raise people ...even God recruited you. Yes, it takes time. It took God some time to get you here , so why are you in a hurry really? Spend the time with them. Give to them exposures you were given or wished you were given when you were at their age, and become to them the leader you wished you had had. The better they grow, the higher contribution they make. Except God tells you (the Shepherd, or the more spiritual, or the more sensitive) to part way with a fellow (a sheep, or brother/sister, unit, department, or church), help develop them. Don't abandon them! You must have people in the flanks. Therefore, develop them ahead of time. Abraham knew this... *"Abram heard that Lot had been captured. So he called out HIS 318 TRAINED MEN...."* Gen.14:14 If after all these years, you're still doing it alone, it means you've been on your own all along. This is a leadership misstep. _MEDITATION:_ *"If you have not blessed and raised people, where you are complaining about the state of things, you are not done there yet! Do more and do better!"* *#Phil_MORE* *#Saturday_wisdomforliving* *#Becoming_More_Like_Jesus* *#Year_of_Big_Favours* *#Daily_Dew_Devotional* *#Guest_Message* *#Grace_For_Accomplishments* *#Hello_May* ❤ Links To Visit: *FB Pages* https://www.facebook.com/DavidJoshuaEgbochuo/ https://www.facebook.com/thedavidgen/ https://www.facebook.com/THEREVIVALCORPS/ *Telegram Group:* https://t.me/joinchat/NzXQlVc9Hx7LfaRSnh9fHg *WhatsApp Group:* http://bit.ly/The_David_Generation Feel Free to Share with Friends. God bless you...

*DAILY DEW 13/MAY/2022* *THE MOUNTAIN OF FAMILY* (The End) _Key Bible Text:_ *"As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate."* (Psalms 127:4-5 (KJV)) _Bible Insight:_ In concluding this series, a few more things to do that will make your current and future family wield positive influence, include:- 6. A sense of honour that permeates it. Honour is the result of An atmosphere of godly upbringing; and loving your spouse and children unconditionally. This honour is further spelled as follows:- A. Honour for God. How we love and serve him. B. Honour for our parents. Don't honor only your pastors, also honor your parents. Parents-in-law are also yours. God's blessings flow to us through our parents too. Dishonouring our parents has terrible consequences. C. Honour for your spouses. Submission is designed for one another. Accept your marital assets and liabilities and manage them, loving your spouse unconditionally. Men, remember that prayers can be hindered when we don't relate with our wives with understanding. Unfortunately, some highly spiritual people and educated people still get this wrong. Marriage is a triangle. The quality of your relationship with God determines the relationship with your wife. When you have issues, sort it out before you go to pray or church. Husbands must love their wives unconditionally. Don't love your church members and business or business partners and colleagues more than you love or honour your wife. The greatest gift a father can give his children, is loving their mother unconditionally and vice versa. How do you invest in the next generation?? How far we shoot these arrows (our children) determines how far they will go. All your children ought to be taught of the Lord. Take pain to teach and discipline them towards God. The danger of wayward generation is alarming and thankfully avoidable only if we begin NOW to do the needful. To care and teach our children is one key way we honour God. A teachable child needs guidance and a rebellious one needs discipline. Lay hands on your wife's tommy and speak into your children's generation right from when they are still being formed! _MEDITATION:_ *"God holds parents primarily responsible for raising responsible children not sunday school teachers or teachers in schools."* *#David_Joshua_Egbochuo* *#Friday_wisdomforliving* *#Becoming_More_Like_Jesus* *#Year_of_Big_Favours* *#Daily_Dew_Devotional* *#Grace_For_Accomplishments* *#Hello_May* ❤ (Culled from Young Ministers Fire Camp Meeting, March, 2022) Links To Visit: *FB Pages* https://www.facebook.com/DavidJoshuaEgbochuo/ https://www.facebook.com/thedavidgen/ https://www.facebook.com/THEREVIVALCORPS/ *Telegram Group:* https://t.me/joinchat/NzXQlVc9Hx7LfaRSnh9fHg *WhatsApp Group:* http://bit.ly/The_David_Generation Feel Free to Share with Friends. God bless you...

*DAILY DEW 12/MAY/2022* *THE MOUNTAIN OF FAMILY* (III) _Key Bible Text:_ *"[Let your] love be sincere (a real thing); hate what is evil [loathe all ungodliness, turn in horror from wickedness], but hold fast to that which is good. Love one another with brotherly affection [as members of one family], giving precedence and showing honor to one another. Never lag in zeal and in earnest endeavor; be aglow and burning with the Spirit, serving the Lord."* (Romans 12:9-11(Amplified)) _Bible Insight:_ What else makes a family strong and able to influence the society? 4. Healthy communication is key. Intentionally create an atmosphere for a healthy communication, between parents and children, between spouses, and between spouses and in-laws and/or (other) third parties. Healthy communication is the lifeblood of love and marriage. As we learn biblical habits, the words we speak will make impact. Always bear in mind that Words that have been uttered can make or mar a home. _The How of healthy communication_ 1. Share your feelings honestly. 2.Learn to give compliments and affirmation 3. Learn to NOT apportion blame but develop solutions. 4. Develop a win win situation in your arguments and discussion. When an argument last too long because you want to win, someone is hurt. 5. Don't shout people down. Give freedom of expression. A home that practices this, will be stronger, better and bigger in the face of adversities, thereby being more influential. 5. Build trust. To be a family of positive influence, deliberately, consciously and painstakingly do things that build trust, and run away from things that cause cracks on the wall of trust. No family is immune to problems. Problems shake families but a family remains invincible and unshakable when there is a strong level of trust, consistent communication, love, commitment to each other, and spiritual awareness and alignment _MEDITATION:_ *"If you fail in the day of adversity your strength is weak"* *#David_Joshua_Egbochuo* *#Thursday_wisdomforliving* *#Becoming_More_Like_Jesus* *#Year_of_Big_Favours* *#Daily_Dew_Devotional* *#Grace_For_Accomplishments* *#Hello_May* ❤ (Culled from Young Ministers Fire Camp Meeting, March, 2022) Links To Visit: *FB Pages* https://www.facebook.com/DavidJoshuaEgbochuo/ https://www.facebook.com/thedavidgen/ https://www.facebook.com/THEREVIVALCORPS/ *Telegram Group:* https://t.me/joinchat/NzXQlVc9Hx7LfaRSnh9fHg *WhatsApp Group:* http://bit.ly/The_David_Generation Feel Free to Share with Friends. God bless you...