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ACT 4

Scene 3

A street in Lagos mainland

(At God Reign Church)

{Enter congregation}

PASTOR MRS. INYANG ATANG

Praise the lord!

CONGREGATION

Hallelujah!

PASTOR MRS. INYANG ATANG

PRAISE THE LORD!!

CONGREGATION

HALLELUJAH!!

PASTOR MRS. INYANG ATANG

I know we are not here only because of the problems we face in our marriages but also because we need to make our home a better home. Many of us are at the precipice of giving up. We have questioned our existence and harbor so much pain and hatred in our heart. This is a place to free you from those burden and receive God  and all he has for us into our heart. Please join me as I welcome our guest speaker. Mr. Tony Okike.

CONGREGATION

(Clapping loudly)

MR. TONY OKIKE

Thank you very much. Thank you for accepting me and thank you Mr. and Mrs. Atang for inviting me.

Today we are here to talk about marriage. Many people have a misconception of what marriage is.They have forgotten marriage is for better and for worst, in sickness and in health, for rich and for poorer. Until death do you path. Divorce is not an option for Christians. Malachi 2:16
Many people leave their marriage the moment things go wrong. I’m not saying you can’t leave if you want but the question you should ask yourself after you leave is; how much effort did I put in my marriage to hold it together? Am I the one who broke my marriage? Did I leave for selfish reasons? Am I happy now than when I was in the marriage?
You should know that no matter who you lie to, you cannot lie to yourself.
But for those who stay in the marriage, even when it collapses on their head they still build it up. I promise you, God will give your home a permanent structure even beyond your expectation. Amen.

CONGREGATION

AMEN!

MR. TONY OKIKE

There are so many steps to take in other to protect you home but the first step is prayers.
You should know that enemy will not rest until you are defeated. So it’s time to secure your home.
Don’t let the enemy win, you have to take the bull by the horn and fight for your home and the only way to do that is to pray.

Other steps are

Don’t give up :-  times maybe hard, things may be difficult but don’t forget the love you both  shared 1corithians 13:7.

Forgive :-   the greatest sin is unforgiveness it is like a burden, you need to learn to forgive. Have you noticed that if someone offend you and you carry it in mind for so long, whenever you see that person you are not always happy. You get angry and that anger turns to hard work because you will try to do things to offend that person so that person will feel hurt. But, when you forgive, you become happy with everything and everyone and your mind is at ease.
Forgive your husband, forgive your wife. Be happy so you home will not be a hot zone. Ephesians 4:26, matthew 6:12.

Choose love :-    No matter what happens always choose love. Matthew 5:44 and 46, Mathew 19:19, 1corithian 13:13, colossians 3:14, john 3:16. And like the lyrics to my favorite song, “ LOVE CHANGES EVERYTHING “

♪Love, love changes everything
Hands and faces, earth and skies
Love, love changes everything
How you live and how you die
Love can make the summer fly
Or a night seems like a life time
Yes, Love, love changes everything
Now I tremble at your name
Nothing in this world will ever be the same ♪

♪ Love, love changes everything
Days are longer, words mean more
Love, love changes everything
Pain is deeper than before
Love will turn your world around
And that world will last forever
Yes, Love, love changes everything
Brings you glory, brings you shame
Nothing in this world will ever be the same ♪

♪ Off into the world we go,
Planning future, shaping years
Love burst in and suddenly
All our wisdom disappears
Love makes fool of everyone
All the rules we make are broken
Yes, Love, love changes everyone
Live or perish in its flame
Love will never, never let you be the same ♪

(Congregation giving Mr. Tony a standing ovation)

UYAI

Wow, this song carries so much emotion and character.

MRS. TOYIN AFOLABI

Who knew he could sing too? He sings like a catholic chorister. Very beautiful.

MR. TONY OKIKE

(Smiling) Thank you. Moving on to number 4.

Honor your spouse :-   no matter how imperfect your spouse is honor him or her. Hebrews 13:4

Protect your marriage :-    this is important too. Strangers will talk about your home, some good and some bad things. Many strangers will try to break your home you need to shield marriage. Matthew 19:6

Remember your vows :-   as I said earlier. Your vows are sacred. It’s for better for worst, for rich and for poorer and in sickness and in health. Ephesians 5:33

Don’t lose hope :-   have faith. Everything will be fine. Luke 1:37

No marriage is perfect, you make your home what it is…………..

(Still speaking as Uyai sank deep into her thought)

UYAI

If only Ubong can even love me even a tiny bit, I’m sure that will be enough encouragement. Sometime I think I’m wasting my time here. I’ve heard all this, done all I can. I’ve fasted and prayed. (Sobbing quietly). I don’t want to give up but I’m tired.

(Getting herself back)

Oh I missed the whole thing. It’s over already

CONGREGATION

The Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us now and forever. Amen.

UYAI

How was it?

MRS. TOYIN AFOLABI

Very impacting. Thank you for dragging me here. I learnt a lot

UYAI

Hmm ( Feeling guilty for not paying attention in the seminar).

MRS. TOYIN AFOLABI

Let’s go home. I know how you don’t like to stay out late

UYAI

My dear, (sighing). The reason I run home is because of my husband and he’s not home so what is the need.

MRS. TOYIN AFOLABI

Hmmm.(breathing out)

UYAI

Forget it jare, let’s just go home

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