Yesterday, we established that love is to be enjoyed too; like ice cream and chocolate.
We saw that one of the things that makes us enjoy ice cream/chocolate are the different flavours used. Today, we conclude this teaching on how to have a relationship full of FLAVOUR.
V: Vary Your Style:
- Monogamy is monotonous and so if you’re not careful, it will get boring. Bring creativity and variation in your relationship.
- Borrow ideas from your mentors or people with relationships you admire. Read books for ideas and apply them. Variety is the spice of life.
Not everyday prayer dates on a park, sometimes go out and eat at a restaurant, its not sin; even change restaurants sometimes (all this should be budget-friendly though).
- Go for relationship programs and seminars (never think you know it all when it comes to relationships).
- Go and watch a movie, do an activity together, etc. Find new ways to spice up your relationship.
O: Open up to each other.
Be honest and sincere, don’t hide things from each other. Let 2 Corinthians 6:11-13 be a guide:
“We have spoken freely to you, Corinthians, and opened wide our hearts to you. We are not withholding our affection from you, but you are withholding yours from us. As a fair exchange – I speak as to my children – open wide your hearts also.”
- Open up and flow. Talk about your fears, anxieties and your emotions, open up. When the person does something you don’t like, speak it out! Tell them.
- I’m not asking you to react in anger, I’m saying be mature and open up to them about it.
- Don’t close up and hide things in you; and don’t hide how you feel, it will not bring flavour to your relationship.
U: Utilise the power of words.
- Master the use of words because words are spirit and they are life.
- Speak gracious words to each other; encourage each other, comfort each other.
- Use words to show your appreciation and affection. Don’t be harsh and demeaning; don’t speak down on anyone (it takes away the flavour).
“Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.” – Colossians 4:6
R: Rule your spirit.
- Get control over your emotions and your reactions with each other. Don’t react to things quickly.
- If you get offended or angry or even jealous, try speaking to yourself first, see if you’d like the tone and choice of words.
- 1 Corinthians 13:4 says, “Love is patient…” That is the first definition of love in the text. Learn to have patience and control over yourself.
I pray that with all these, you will have flavour in your relationships. May grace and peace abound to you, and may you enjoy rich, righteous, romantic relationships and marriages. – Rev. Simon Ampofo (YouTube || Instagram || Facebook).
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