Main Scriptures: Gen.3:6-19
More Scriptures: Ps.51:1, Lk.16:16, Lk.1:9
And they heard the voice of the Lord walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the Lord God amongst the trees of the garden. And the Lord God called unto Adam, and said unto him, where art thou? And he said, I heard thy voice in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked, and I hid myself. And he said, who told thee that thou was naked? Hast thou eaten of the tree whereof I commanded thee that thou shouldest not eat? And THE MAN SAID, THE WOMAN WHOM THOU GAVEST TO BE WITH ME, SHE GAVE ME OF THE TREE, AND I DID EAT (Gen.3:8-12).
Few days ago, I just discovered the place of accepting responsibilities as a leader. I also learnt that when you point accusing fingers at someone, three out of your five fingers point directly to you. And this explains why the Word of God says that we should consider our ways and examine ourselves. So, I pray that as you give attention to today’s devotional, you will take a second look at your life if really you aren’t the cause of the tension in your sheepfold. One of the greatest disasters any husbandman will make in leading his family is to be the first person to drop the ball-play the blame-game. It is an act of irresponsibility to blame your sheep and others for your failure as the shepherd of your sheep. God is not a respecter of persons. If He didn’t take it lightly with the first husband, Adam, for dropping the ball first, He will not change His position with you if you are quick to drop the ball first. As the head of your family, God wants you to be responsible and to take full responsibility for the success and failure of the family kingdom He has committed into your hands.
Now imagine this for a moment. You asked your first child to take charge of an assignment. You gave him or her everything required to succeed. From time to time, you communicated with him or her about the assignment. And when he or she presented the results of the assignment, it was failure through and through. When you asked why, he or she responded that it is the staff or one of the team members that made him or her to fail. What would you make of this? Firstly, you will consider him as an irresponsible leader. Secondly, you may not only stop to give him more assignments, you may sanction him for wasting resources. This is the same way God feels towards every husband who is quick to drop the ball. God has never and will not make your wife or children the head of the family kingdom. He ordained you as the leader, so He demands 100% responsibility and accountability from you. Like I always remark, if your family succeeds it is your gain, if it fails, it is your fault.
SPIRITUAL EXERCISE
- Father, in the Name of Jesus, deliver me from the blame game spirit.
- Father, in the Name of Jesus, grant me courage to accept the outcomes of the husbandman.
- Father, in the Name of Jesus, help me to lead my wife and children as the true leader.
FAITH CONFESSION
I refuse to drop the ball, but I take full responsibility of the outcomes of my family fold because that is what makes me the good and godly husband in Jesus Name. Amen.
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I fully grasp where this is coming from. However, how does it apply if a spouse begins struggling with mental illness? I know I’m not supposed to play the blame game, but I struggle when my spouse is truly having some issues that are out of my control. I can’t force her to seek help and she is in denial, but damaging our family with her actions and choices.
God bless you and trust that this mail meets you well. Regarding your wife’s mental health challenge, I would recommend that you uphold her in prayers by interceding for her. Yes, she may leave in denial of the challenge she is having but it is very necessary for you to take it to God in prayers.
God the greatest healer and He has the power to heal her. Take time out of your bust schedule and pray in faith for her using Biblical basis.
Prayer 1: Father, in the Name of Jesus, I thank You for giving me a wife.
Prayer 2: Father, in the Name of Jesus, I thank You for helping us in our marriage.
Prayer 3: Father, in the Name of Jesus, please heal my wife from every mental challenge.
Prayer 4: Father, in the Name of Jesus, please, restore my wife’s health speedily.
Prayer 5: Father, in the Name of Jesus, I break every power of the enemy working against the sanity of my wife’s emotions.
Prayer 6: Father, in the Name of Jesus, I thank You for healing, restoring and preserving the sanity of my wife
I want you to please be confident that God has healed her. Do not be discouraged and afraid. Walk in love toward her and take the responsibility to help her by the power of God.
God bless you. I decree in the Name of Jesus, that she is healed.