#Glorious’26

Why Are you still ‘forming’ a Relationship  that is so honourable, dignifying and really really going somewhere…

It is Purposeless and you know it deep within.

 A #GloriousRelationship, IT IS  NOT!!!

Leading to our #GloryVAL topic tonite  on Is There Purpose in your Relationship? …, #CatchYou

Verses and Versions & DIGEST

 On Verses and Versions for a Brief Digest today is 1John 3.18

NET Bible

Little children, let us not love with word or with tongue but in deed and truth

International Standard Version

Little children, we must stop expressing love merely by our words and manner of speech; we must love also in action and in truth

DIGEST

Yes, You are the the Little Children🤣( in your Father’s eyes)…

Just a brief on this, you know you get to a point where your parents call you brother/Sister although you’re  their son/daughter. Same here, at different times and seasons, God chooses to call us his children, his friend, his bride, co-heir and more.

So Back to the Love subject, For us here at OTM , we say in GOD, WORDS= ACTION

*What are all the Words you say if not backed with Actions*

*And our Actions need legs to stand on in order to have proper meaning and those legs are our Words* 

#Otuosquotes

In Focus:

*GloryVAL #VALinGlory* #GloriousRelationship*

 #*Glory #2026Theme* 

#Glorious’26*

#OTM

 

*Is there Purpose, Growth and Transformation in your Relationships?*

The Glory of God doesn’t operate in a vacuum. It is not given just for the sake of it. It is definitely for a Purpose.

As treated few weeks ago, the Purpose of God’s Glory is to show who he is, clear any doubt whatsoever,  live  fully in his glory as man and ultimately draw Peeple to saving knowledge .(_Isaiah 43:7, 1Cor.10:31, Psalm 19:1 &more)_

I love a place called Forward….(Who doesn’t….)

Not only do People change Relationships when they belief it’s not aligning with their ultimate goal. There are job change too. Career Advancement, Better Salary Offer and the Pride and Prestige are some of the chief reasons.

There’s a Purpose to and  for every Relationship. There was what she first imagined when she saw you. There’s a Reason why she chose you and not the other suitable candidates. There’s a future he imagined as Life with you when he mustered that courage to approach you.

There was something new, different and refreshing when he accepted to  be with you. There are things she’s hoping never recur based on past experiences.

*And so why are you losing yourself, totally bottled up and have been cowered into just living and being… all because of a certain desired Relationship

*Why can’t we recognise you anymore even physically not to talk about deep within.  (sadly when it  hasn’t fully metamorphosed into marriage)

*Wny can’t she pursue her dreams anymore?….. Why is your attitude and the weight of it  inhibiting him from being the man he’s  supposed to be?….Why does she  have to live in your shadows..surrender her desires  and longings  just because you Lord your lordship over almost everything. (Set in your old primitive  ways/ beliefs.

*Lastly, why  are you now stuck, uninspiring, no passion, only existing and virtually useless in your new found ‘Glorious ‘Relationship which is contributing nothing  to this.

Beloved, Evey Glorious Relationship (platonic,intimate ,professional….) with Christ at the center seeks to  build, raise, sharpen & support each other  toward attaining a common goal of  being beneficial  not only to themselves but beyond.

_Your glory isn’t just honor or blessings. It points to a purpose that reaches beyond you._

Today, so many Couples are bracing the odds. This today’s world is so fast paced  and highly demanding. The children are no longer an obstacle, their jobs no restraints at all, the stereotyped society brushed off, even age is put aside all because they’ve  liberated their minds from certain primitive mindset that only limited their capacity.

It is  extremely daunting but so  so possible. Examples abound- Married yet pursuing  courses & degrees while 

 being that submissive  wife, turning their childhood passion into a ful time job while not neglecting  their home, making  their hobbies into side hustle  to  financially support the home as needed; practically making a name and impact out there with their talent, skill  while being a loving husband and submissive wife. 

Above all, finding contentment and fulfillment in themselves for LIVING  and making an impacting  to humanity and to the kingdom of God.( MANY MANY are  just suffocating in Relationships because they’re not allowed to BE)

These biblical cues to all those Relationships in this context

_Romans 12:2-“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”_

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_Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire Matt 7.19_ (*Every Relationship that does not have  a future, aim or purpose…..*)

How Good and pleasant it is that partners/ couples always seek to explore a  place called FORWARD where TOGETHER AS ONE, they can  grow, mature and be more impactful at all times. (Psalm 133)

# Otuosquotes

The question once more:

**Is there Purpose, Growth and Transformation in your Relationships?*….??*

A question  only you can sincerely answer. These guides  or pointers based on his word are only signals to take the rightful decisions before the ties are finally bound.

*For Now,  we say, it is from #GLORY to #GLORY…# Glorious’26*

This is your

#*GloryVAL #VALinGlory #GloriousRelationship #Glory #Glorious’’26 #OTM*

Verses and Versions( 1 Corinth. 13:2)

 On Verses & Versions…1Corinthians 13:2❣️

WORD® Translation

I may have the gift to speak what God has revealed, and I may understand all mysteries and have all knowledge. I may even have enough faith to move mountains. But if I don't have love, I am nothing.

Good News Translation

I may have the gift of inspired preaching; I may have all knowledge and understand all secrets; I may have all the faith needed to move mountains--but if I have no love, I am nothing.

#Glorious’26

*That ‘Relationship’ is seriously draining you on all fronts.*

You continue to block those questions that continually  pop up saying…

‘Why Am I the only one who feel Squeezed, Used and Dried up in this Relationship that we continue to sing  to the World as ‘Glorious’

#Otuosquotes

Does Your Relationship “Weigh” you Spiritually,Physically,Emotionally,Psychologically et al….??*

 The Glory of God is an All Rounder. It shines through every area of our lives.

Drawing from these two verses in 3 John 1 and 1Peter 4.11 

_That in all things we will prosper and do well…..in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever.

We learnt about the Weight of God’s Glory and how although heavy when it comes on us and in our situations, our burdens and yoke are ~made lighter~  lifted because a heavy price has been paid.

”Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matt.‬ ‭11‬:‭28‬, ‭30‬.

There is a Weight to every Relationship. There is a Price to pay for and on every Relationship we get into.

The Relationship if properly  grounded in Christ simply means we pay the price together, share the burdens  together, together we lift the loads that weigh us down so we will be free.

And so why does it look like a one-sided relationship?….Why  does it look like everything rest on your shoulders?…You’re carrying what you call a Relationship. Without you, there is none.

Why does the Relationship come ALIVE when that one party is in need…need your help, need your moral support, need your technical expertise, need your physical touch, need your  financial assistance but it all whittle away when it’s your turn??…

Are you drained… Are you weighed down physically and psychologically??

Again, why are you so  insecure about that  supposed ‘Glorious’ Relationship  you hold in high esteem?…. Why does a small trigger or flip  from his/her side  make you so emotionally unstable just upon the thought  of losing the person?

Lastly, Is the Relationship weighing you down Spiritually - Your prayer & devotional life?…. Is it  making you defile your body which is the temple of God, Sexual immorality  which you once frowned upon is becoming normal all because of keeping a ‘Certain Relationship’. And in all of these your  conscience and his Spirit within keeps pricking you so hard?….

Beloved, Every Glorious Relationship(_platonic, Intimate,professionals  and more_) which is Christ-centered should check how it weighs in all these areas with the crux of it all being Spiritual.

If above all things, that Relationship is weakening you SPIRITUALLY instead of making you, in fact  both of you better and richer in the Lord. Then,  that is your cork certainty.

Like a measuring scale, there is a ‘weight’ to every Relationship. What’s yours?…. Does it weigh on you Positively or Negatively?

Proverbs 11:1: "Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, but an accurate weight is His delight".

Proverbs 16:11: "Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; all the weights in the bag are His concern".

The question once more:Does Your Relationship “Weigh” you Spiritually,Physically,Emotionally,Psychologically et al….??

A question  only you can sincerely answer. These guides  or pointers based on his word are only signals to take the rightful decisions before the ties are finally bound.

For Now,  we say, it is from #GLORY or #GLORY…#Glorious’26

This is your #GloryVAL #VALinGlory #GloriousRelationship #Glory #Glorious’’26 #OTM

The Digest (Rom. 13:8)

 New International Version

Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law.

Thinking about it:
How can I owe you Your Faith, Belief, Trust, Hope, Wealth, Confidence,Beauty…[Help me mention more….]

-Your Faith?…I don’t give it….He does.(Roman 12:3- …Each according to the measure of faith God gives..

-Your Belief?….I don’t determine that….He does…making one wonder because our setting can determine our beliefs.(John 16:33)

-Your Beauty/Looks?- Can I be very abrupt- “Menbɔ Nipa oo”  to wit ‘I don’t create human being oo’ so how do i know. Our best option is beauty enhancements/make-ups.

-Your Wealth?….I need Some myself oo….”But Remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth..”(Deut 8.18)

-Same can be said for Hope,Confidence et al…

The best way in all of these is to HELP you there, LEAD you there, POINT you there….

And that is what LOVE is all about. To be able to do it and do it well with all the wahala it comes with, it must flow form the source-GOD himself who is Love(1John4:8)

All these should help when he says in his word – The Greatest commandment of all is LOVE- Love God first and Love your neighbour as yourself. Do this as should and you have fufilled all the laws.

And that is your #DIGEST.