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Forgiveness key to successful marriage – Cleric

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By Naomi Sharang

Pastor Gift Lemuels, host of a radio programme, “Tell Your Story”, has said that forgiveness was a key virtue toward ensuring a successful marriage.

She stated this at the inaugural “Tell Your Story” live radio event held in Abuja on Monday.

Lemuels, who is also the Pastor of Cloud Global Revival Ministry, said that marriage was an institution ordained by God and as such, its success should be guaranteed by both parties.

She said that the capacity to seek and grant forgiveness was one of the most significant factors contributing to marital satisfaction.

The cleric added that individuals planning to get married must identify their purpose before tying the knot or else there could be regrets from either of the parties after marriage.

“A lot of people just feel like once I find love, I go. But it’s very difficult to sustain such a relationship.”

Lemuels urged couples to try all they could to guard against divorce, especially when children were involved.

“Shine your eyes before marriage. But if there are issues, challenges that come up, you must find a place to work together especially when children are involved. Resolve the matter and forgive for the sake of the children.”

She also advised women to contribute financially to marriages to ease the burden men carry.

“Women need to add value to the relationship. A woman can be whatever she aspires for,” Lemuels said.

She further said that the “Tell Your Story” programme is aimed at providing an avenue for people to tell their stories and experiences of their lives to encourage others.

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“We believe that everybody has a story to tell. We believe that everybody, whether young or old, has something to say. It could be stories of pain, joy and testimony.”

Also speaking, Co-presenter of the show, Mr Kenny Idedevbo, urged couples to live with each other in an atmosphere free of rancour.

“Couples should have a forgiving heart; examine things in a balanced way; live an exemplary life devoid of rancour.”

He, however, said that the yard stick of what the society called marriage was “nothing to write home about”.

“Our marriage system should not be money driven but should be based on the core values of trust, love, patience, perseverance and forgiveness.” (NAN)

Edited by Abiemwense Moru/Vincent Obi

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Philip Daniel Yatai
Editor/Assistant Chief Correspondent,
FCT Correspondent,
NAN Abuja.
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