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When No One Wins: Lessons from the Python and the Cobra

In the wild, a python once fought a king cobra. The python used its strength to squeeze the cobra tightly—so tightly it couldn’t breathe. At the same time, the cobra bit the python and released its deadly venom. In the end, both of them died. One died from poison. The other from suffocation.

No one won. No one walked away alive. It was a fight that ended in tragedy for both.

Sadly, this is how many people live today. Not in the jungle—but in families, friendships, churches, and even workplaces.

* In families, brothers stop talking to each other for years over land and other disputes.
* In friendships, people compete instead of celebrating one another’s wins.
* In marriages, silent treatment and harsh words do more damage than healing.
* Even in church, we see people gossiping, backbiting, or holding grudges—all while quoting Scriptures and Ministering powerfully.

Why? Because like the python and cobra, many are fighting battles where both will lose. Pride and jealousy are slowly killing what could have been beautiful.

The Bible is clear on this:
* “Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.” – Proverbs 16:18
* “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” – Proverbs 15:1
* “If you bite and devour each other, watch out or you will be destroyed by each other.” – Galatians 5:15

Real-Life Reflections:
1. In marriages – One spouse wants to be always right, the other refuses to say sorry. They stop talking. Days become weeks. Weeks become years. A small misunderstanding, mixed with pride, becomes a big wall of barrier between the two.

2. Among friends – Someone gets promoted or engaged, and instead of being happy, the other grows cold and starts spreading rumors.

3. In ministry – A young preacher is rising, and the older one feels threatened instead of mentoring him. Insecurity replaces love.

In the end, no one wins. Just like the python and cobra—one with the venom of gossip, the other with the pride that suffocates unity.

So, what can we do differently?
* Choose peace over ego.
*“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.” – Matthew 5:9
* Choose humility over pride.
Jesus, though He was God, humbled Himself and served (Philippians 2:5–8). If the Son of God could kneel to wash feet, surely we can say, “I’m sorry” or “You go first.”
* Choose love over competition.
“Love does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.” – 1 Corinthians 13:4

* Choose healing over hurting.
Let go of that grudge. Make that call. Say what needs to be said—kindly.
You don’t always have to win the argument, the fight, or the position. Sometimes, choosing peace is the win. Because when we tear each other down, we all lose. But when we choose love, everyone grows.
*Don’t be the python. Don’t be the cobra. Be the peacemaker.*

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OUR OWN IDEA FOR THE HEADQUARTERS OF THIS MINISTRY WAS A 50-ACRE PROPERTY BUT GOD SAID CANAANLAND IS THE PLACE AND FROM THIS FOREST WE ARE TOUCHING NATIONS.

DON'T PLAY SMART WHEN IT COMES TO GOD'S WORD. TAKE IT RAW AND SWALLOW IT ALL

WE SERVE A STORY CHANGING GOD HERE IN WINNERS’. THIS IS A HOME OF TESTIMONIES

NO CIVILIZATION CAN MAKE ANY OF THE PROMISES OF GOD OF NO EFFECT

WITHOUT OBEDIENCE, 100 DAYS OF PRAYER AND FASTING WON'T CHANGE YOUR STORY

- Bishop David Oyedepo on UNVEILING THE BREAKTHROUGH POWER OF LOVE (3A) at Covenant Day Of Business And Career Breakthrough Service || 20th July 2025 || Faith Tabernacle, Canaanland|| First Sunday Service || Part A

Psalm 65:4. God wants to satisfy your areas of need. As you stay connected in the Spirit, you must return with your package. Church Gist. He calls us to bless us. He has called you to bless you and you shall return blessed.

Heavenly Father, thank you for this awesome time in your presence. Do what only you can do here. Church Gist. Turn things around for your people, let the breakthrough agenda ordained for today answer in everyone's life. No more breakdowns, no more setbacks. You are breaking forth in the name of Jesus.

He has not called the seed of Jacob to seek Him in vain.
- May this season mark the end of all pressures in your life.
- May it mark the beginning of your going forward and never backward anymore. Church Gist.
This is a home of testimonies. We serve a story changing God here in Winners. He will change your story in the name of Jesus Christ.

We just finished singing our worship hymn today ‘Standing On The Promises Of God My Saviour, Through Eternal Ages. The promises remain standing through eternal ages. No civilization can make any of the promises of God of no effect. Through eternal ages, let His praises reign. Those with me will see me marking my book when we sing the hymns because ‘speak to yourself in psalms, hymns and spiritual songs.’ Through eternal ages! Don't ever think that civilization will make any aspect of the Word of God of no effect. His covenant remains binding while the earth remains. Through eternal ages let His praises reign. Young people, there is no new generation Bible. Church Gist. Through eternal ages. No! There is no modern Bible. Through eternal ages, let His praise reign. His Word lives and abides forever. Through eternal ages, let His praise reign. Every statement of scripture is more current than today's newspaper. New every morning, applying to all ages and all through generations. Indestructible, incorruptible! May this truth sink into everyone today that God's Word is forever reliable. Putting God's Word to work will always work and for all ages. We are not dealing with something that is past, it applies to the present and holds the future and extends to eternity, shows the way there.

The Bible is the custodian of all breakthroughs in life. Holding on to what God says puts you in command of the happenings in your life. Matthew 4:4. Acts 5:20.

We are on part 3 of our teaching series captioned UNVEILING THE BREAKTHROUGH POWER OF LOVE. The pace setting, trail blazing power of love. 1 Corinthians 2:9 is our rider scripture. We have never seen it in this fashion, they are strange acts and strange works. Luke 5:26. Those are the exclusive reserve of those that love God. Things never seen, things never heard, things never thought of by man, they happened in their lives. Church Gist. I was sharing yesterday at the Covenant Hour of Prayer that breakthroughs in the Kingdom are not things you pursue, they come to you. Deuteronomy 28:1-2. We left out verse 1 and we are jumping around to experience verse 2 to 13. No! That's fraud! Verse 2 to 13 is predicated on our response to verse 1. That's breaking protocols. Welcome to your era of breakthroughs coming to you.

If you watch those testimonies that we have been hearing over the years, they are things that come to people. They are not craving after them. As they keep pursuing after God, those things start coming to them. That is the process. Nothing is more fulfilling than these things coming to you, not you craving after them. There is nothing magical about breakthrough, it is a function of your obedience of faith. Whatever He tells you to do, do it and breakthrough will be the product. Church Gist. They may not make sense to the human mind but they secure divine manifestation as confirmation. I couldn't see this place as the place but He said this is the place and I jumped at what He said in spite of my feelings. Now, it has become the place and from this forest, touching nations. Please mind what He says. Don't play smart when it comes to God's Word. Take it raw and swallow it all. Our own idea was a 50 acre property. That will be huge but here we are today. It comes to you.

What brought our church into the limelight globally was the Wonder Double Visitation, it came to me. I didn't go for it. “I, the God of Wonder Double, is visiting you.” Breakthroughs come to people who walk in obedience to God's Word. “Arise, get down to Lagos and raise me a people” came to me. Not that I went to it, I won't pray to come to Lagos. Church Gist. “You are planting 5,000 churches this year” came to me, I won't plan that and He did because it came from Him and obedience caught up with it. And now, “You are planting 10,000 churches this year.” I said God said He will plant because that is beyond our calculation and projections and He did. Breakthroughs are ordained to come to us, not this 20 days of prayer and fasting for breakthrough, you are wasting your energy. Without obedience, 100 days of prayer and fasting won't change your story. Forget it Sir.

37 WAYS TO SPICE UP YOUR MARRIAGE

Below are what you can do to spice up your marriage

1. GO OUT ON DATES TOGETHER
When did you and your spouse last go out on a date?"

Your marriage will not thrive if you spend ALL YOUR TIME being "Mommy" & "Daddy"! This is why many marriages become boring.

Children are a blessing but don't reduce your marriage to just raising children alone and paying bills.

You need to spend time as a " Husband " & "Wife" too... Balance is the key!

Make time for quality time.

Both of you need to INTENTIONALLY do things that make you enjoy each other's company. Give your children to a relative or close friend for some hours and have a nice time with your spouse.

Taking breaks from your children is healthy, date night with your spouse is needed and essential.

2. WATCH INTERESTING FILMS TOGETHER

3. GIST TOGETHER. Communication is the backbone of marriage. Make communication fun. Be excited to see your sweetheart, to hear about their day, and to spend time with them.

4. PLAY ROMANTIC GAME TOGETHER

5. ATTEND SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT TOGETHER,

6. ENJOY LOVE MAKING TOGETHER,

7. TAKE A SHOWER TOGETHER

Taking a shower together is a simple way to spice up your $€x life. Taking time to shower together is both relaxing and sensual. Having your spouse wash your back or shampoo your hair helps to relieve pent-up tension after a long, hard day. Remember to take your time when lathering your spouse’s body.

8. MAKE L0VE OUTSIDE YOUR BEDROOM. Your home has multiple rooms, so why isolate $€x to just your bedroom? Make l0ve in the bathroom, in the sitting room, in the kitchen, and book a room in a hotel just for you and your spouse to make l0ve

9. PLAY OR JOKE WITH EACH OTHER. Marriage is not a military ground. It is a place of love, romance, and fun.

10. BE KIND TO YOUR SPOUSE. KINDNESS IS $EXY!

11. TAKE A STROLL TOGETHER,

12. REJOICE TOGETHER,

13. LAUGH TOGETHER,

14. DANCE IN THE LIVING ROOM. After you put the children to bed, turn on “Your Song” and dance to it in your living room.

15. SING LOVE SONG TOGETHER,

16. EAT TOGETHER,

17. SURPRISE YOUR SPOUSE. An unexpected gesture or gift is always welcome as long as it is something you know your partner will be interested in

18. DO EXERCISE TOGETHER,

19. SLEEP TOGETHER IN THE SAME ROOM,

20. PLAY FOOTBALL TOGETHER,

21. HAVE A SPA NIGHT. Give each other massages, put on some face masks, and enjoy a relaxing evening together

22. DO HOUSE CHORES TOGETHER,

23. PRAY AND SERVE GOD TOGETHER,

24. TAKE MORE PICTURES. The only pictures you’ll ever r€gret are the ones you never took. Take all the pictures you can, and set aside time to re-live those simple memories.

25. COMPLIMENT YOUR SPOUSE! Express your heart’s words. This is one of the kindest, most meaningful things you can do for your other half. Words carry a huge amount of power and purpose.

26. TALK ABOUT $€X LIFE AND HOW TO IMPROVE ITN

Share with your spouse what you want and need from your $ex life. Tell him/her what you enjoy. If you had a great night of $€x, say something. Compliment your spouse and encourage him/her to do it again.

If you want better $€x with your spouse, then you must be willing to talk about it. While sitting on the couch, talk about what is working, what you wish your spouse did more often, and what you enjoy. Remember, our spouses are not mind readers. Let your spouse know what you like and how you like it.

27. LOOK AT EACH OTHER INSTEAD OF AT A SCREEN. Give your partner your undivided attention.

28. PUT YOUR PHONES AWAY. Spend an entire evening without your phones —your relationship will thank you.

29. ATTEND CHURCH SERVICES TOGETHER,

30. SOLVE YOUR PROBLEM TOGETHER,

31. READ QUALITY BOOKS TOGETHER & ATTEND MARRIAGE SEMINARS TOGETHER

32. DO SOMETHING SPONTANEOUS. Go on an adventure and have an exciting and romantic experience with your honey.

33. BE THERE FOR EACH OTHER AND CELEBRATE TOGETHER WITH YOUR SPOUSE.

34. BE ROMANTIC AT HOME. DON'T BE BORING

Plan a night at home to dress up and have dinner together. Dim the lights, light candles, play some romantic music, and get romantic and cozy in your home once the kids have gone to bed.

35. TRY SOMETHING NEW.

These activities include everything from trying new restaurants, taking up a new hobby, or traveling to a destination you have never been together.

Play a new game, listen to romantic music together, and cook a new meal as a team

Spend time together and reignite the intimacy.

36. LEARN AND SPEAK YOUR SPOUSE'S LOVE LANGUAGE

Learning and speaking your spouse's love language is one of the best things you can do to enhance your everyday life.

37. LOOK THROUGH WEDDING PHOTOS. Wedding photos can bring back feelings and memories from your special day you can’t get anywhere else.

*Have Fun... Have Fun... & More Fun... Marriage Is A Place Of Love & Romance! Enjoy Your Marriage.

Doing These keeps your Marriage Fresh and lively and brings you & Your Spouse Closer.

Treat Your Spouse As Your Best Friend And A Treasure Not As Your Enemy.”

Love your spouse like there is no tomorrow, and if tomorrow comes, wake up and do it over again. Marriage Is A True Test Of Love!

YOUR MARRIAGE IS WHAT YOU MAKE IT TO BE!

May The Lord Make Your Marriage A Heaven On Earth In Jesus' Name.