DAY 3 MORNING – Archbishop Charles AGYINASARE, Apostle Francis AGYINASARE & Bishop Selaise AGYINASARE

Day 3 Morning – Archbishop Charles Agyinasare, Apostle Francis Agyinasare & Bishop Selaise Agyinasare

Each generation shapes the next, each family decision builds or destroys the future. At a time when the foundations of the family are being shaken, God is looking for men and women capable of building strong homes on His eternal principles. Understand this well: the health of your family determines the future of your descendants. When God forms a generation, He does so by transmitting values and blessings through both spiritual and biological fathers. Whoever neglects this dimension is heading for ruin.

Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. (Ephesians 6:1)

Obedience and honor are not options but unavoidable principles for experiencing divine blessing. Today, we will explore the essential truths concerning marriage, parenting, and spiritual inheritance.

Marriage, God’s Idea

Marriage does not originate from culture or man: it is a divine institution. When God created man in the Garden of Eden, He declared:

It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him a helper comparable to him. (Genesis 2:18)

It was not Adam who complained about his loneliness; it was God Himself who saw that perfect communion between man and Him was not enough: Adam needed someone to walk alongside him.

We live in a time where marriage is treated as a temporary contract, a mere formality that can be broken based on emotions. Yet, the Bible insists:

Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh. (Genesis 2:24)

This fusion between man and woman is not instantaneous! Many believe that as soon as vows are exchanged and the marriage is consummated, they become “one flesh.” No! It is a process that requires time, commitment, patience, and above all, a daily choice to remain united despite challenges.

The first years of marriage are crucial. Experts have proven that it takes about four years for a couple to truly get to know each other. These years are a test, a period in which each person must learn to understand their spouse, adjust expectations, and work on their character.

Too many young couples rush into marriage without preparation and end up broken. Others believe that living together before marriage will ensure stability. But statistics prove otherwise! In France, in 2017, 45% of marriages ended in divorce, and in 2020, this rate reached 55%. Marriage does not fail because of marriage itself, but because of the wrong foundation on which it is built.

The love that sustains a marriage is not based on feelings – but on a decision.

1 Corinthians 13:4-8 teaches us that love is patient, that it endures all things, hopes all things, and thinks no evil. It is not an emotional love; it is a sacrificial love. As long as love is based on feelings, it will be fragile. But love rooted in God’s principles is indestructible.

Children, an Inheritance from the Lord

Parenting is not just about having children; it is a divine mission.

Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, The fruit of the womb is a reward. (Psalm 127:3)

God entrusts us with these arrows so that we may shape and direct them according to His ways. A man cannot simply have children and then abandon them to themselves. You do not become a parent merely by giving birth; you become a parent by fulfilling the mission of raising and educating according to God’s will.

The Bible speaks of Eli, a priest of God who failed in raising his children. His sons behaved badly, and God reproached him for not correcting them.

I will judge his house forever for the iniquity which he knows. (1 Samuel 3:13)

Parents, if you do not take your responsibility seriously, you can cancel God’s plans for your lineage. A child without direction is a danger to the future. Parenting is a personal responsibility: it is neither the school, nor the church, nor the television that should educate your children. It is you! What you invest in their lives will determine their future.

The Importance of Quality Time

Often, parents think they are fulfilling their duty by providing materially for their children’s needs. Yes, their financial well-being and academic education are important, but what they need most is your presence and attention. It is easier to shape a child when they are young than to rebuild a broken adult. Many invest thousands of euros in their children’s academic education but neglect their spiritual and emotional development.

A parent who spends time with their children develops their confidence, strengthens their identity, and builds strong bonds that withstand life’s storms. Spend time at the table with them, talk about their dreams, their fears, listen to their questions, and most importantly, introduce them to daily prayer. A child raised in a stable spiritual environment becomes a balanced adult.

The Transfer of Blessing Through Generations

God works through generations. Solomon built the temple with the provisions that David had prepared. In the same way, what we pass on today serves as a foundation for our children tomorrow. We do not reinvent the wheel; we build on the legacy of those who came before us.

Our parents pass on identity, connection, and most importantly, they have the authority to bless or curse. That is why the Bible insists so much on honoring our fathers and mothers. The success of a child is often linked to the voice that speaks over their life.

Let Us Pray Together

Heavenly Father, I thank You for this revelation. Today, I choose to align my life with Your Word. I refuse to be a negligent husband, wife, father, or mother. I commit today to building my family according to Your plan. Help me to love like Christ, to teach with wisdom, and to invest quality time in my children. May my home be a reflection of Your glory. In the mighty name of Jesus, Amen!