MARITAL SUCCESS ACADEMY

04/02/2026

*PRAYER POINTS FOR TODAY*

DAY 4 OF THE 14 DAYS PRAYERS AND FASTING FOR MARITAL BREAKTHROUGH (FEBRUARY 4TH, 2026)

THEME: BREAKING THE YOKE OF MARITAL DELAY.

FASTING IS BETWEEN 12 AM - 3 PM OR 6 PM DAILY

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BIBLE READING:

Elijah was a man with a nature like ours; yet he PRAYED EARNESTLY that it would not rain, and for three years and six months it did not rain on the land. James 5:17

No One Is Permitted To Remain The Same After This Spiritual Exercise Because God Is Committed To Turn Your Life Around During & After This Special Prayers & Fasting Program!

PRAY THESE PRAYER POINTS FOR TODAY AND MIDNIGHT

Read Psalm 114 , 72 & Isaiah 60, 35.

1. Every satanic agent that has vowed that I will not have my testimony this year, your time is up! D!£ now in JESUS NAME

2. Every st0ne placed on my marital glory, scatter, in the name of Jesus. Any power that has vowed that I will not enter into my marital breakthrough, d!£, in the name of Jesus.

3. I cancel every ev!l cur$es, and wishes that have been released against my marriage In the name of Jesus. All powers sponsoring ev!l decisions against me, be disgraced, in the name of Jesus.

4. Who has entered covenant to destr0y me, in father and mother's house, you are a liar, d!£, in the name of Jesus.

5. Who has vowed to wa$te my destiny, in my father and mother's house, you are a liar, d!£, in the name of Jesus.

6. Angels of d£ visit my father and mother's house and d£str0y every dem0nic troubler of my destiny, in the name of Jesus.

7. Strange £nemies, assigned to affl!ct my life, receive vi0lent angelic slap, in the name of Jesus. I break the hold of any £vil power over my life, in Jesus’ name.

8. I paralyze the remote control power and work used to destabilize my earthly marriage and to hind me from bearing children for my earthly husband, in the name of Jesus.

9. Every connection between me and any $atanic altars, catch fir£, in the name of Jesus.

10. I hereby declare and confess that I WILL ARISE AND BE GLORIOUSLY MARRIED, in Jesus’ name.

11. EVERY POWER SITTING UPON MY WEDDING GOWN, YOUR TIME IS UP! I RESTORE MY MARITAL GLORY NOW IN JESUS NAME

12. O Lord my God. Let every stubborn £nemies standing against my marital breakthrough sleep the sleep of d£. In the name of Jesus.

13. Every power assigned to m0lest my marital destiny . I command you to d!£ by f!r£ now. In the name of Jesus.

14. I soak myself in the bl00d of Jesus and canc£l the ev!l mark marital delay placed on me, in Jesus’ name.

15. This is my YEAR OF MARITAL BREAKTHROUGH

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04/02/2026

04/02/2026

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03/02/2026

THINGS SUCCESSFUL COUPLES DO DAILY

A couple once came to my office for counseling—not because they were in crisis, but because they wanted to stay healthy.

They had been married for over 20 years.
No scandals.
No emotional distance.
Still laughing. Still holding hands.

When I asked their secret, the wife smiled and said,
“We don’t do anything extraordinary. We just do the right things consistently.”

That statement stayed with me.

Successful marriages are not built on grand gestures alone.
They are built on daily habits that protect love, trust, and connection.

Here are things successful couples do daily—intentionally and faithfully.

1️⃣ They Speak Kindly to Each Other
Even on stressful days, successful couples guard their words.

They understand that tone can either heal or hurt.
Respectful speech creates emotional safety.

2️⃣ They Communicate, Not Just Coexist
They don’t just talk about tasks—they talk about feelings.

“How was your day emotionally?”
“What’s weighing on your heart?”

Daily check-ins keep emotional distance away.

3️⃣ They Choose Each Other Again
Love is not assumed—it’s reaffirmed.

Through attention, affection, and presence, successful couples send a clear message:
“I still choose you.”

4️⃣ They Show Appreciation
Gratitude is spoken daily.

They thank each other for small efforts and big sacrifices.
Appreciation makes love feel seen and valued.

5️⃣ They Practice Forgiveness Quickly
They don’t store offenses.

Misunderstandings are addressed early, apologies are offered sincerely, and grudges are avoided.

Peace is valued more than pride.

6️⃣ They Protect Their Emotional Connection
Phones, distractions, and outside noise are managed.

They create moments of undivided attention—no matter how brief.

Connection is guarded deliberately.

7️⃣ They Maintain Physical Affection
Hugs, hand-holding, gentle touch—these are daily expressions of closeness.

Affection reassures love without words.

8️⃣ They Pray or Reflect Together
Whether through prayer or quiet reflection, successful couples connect spiritually.

Shared faith or values strengthen emotional alignment.

9️⃣ They Support Each Other’s Growth
They encourage dreams, celebrate progress, and stand together through challenges.

They grow as individuals—together.

🔟 They Laugh Together
Joy is not postponed.

They joke, tease, play, and create moments of happiness—even in ordinary routines.

Laughter keeps love light and resilient.

🌱 FINAL THOUGHT
Successful marriages are not perfect marriages.

They are marriages where daily habits protect love.

It’s not what you do once in a while—it’s what you do every day.

— Samuel Olagbenjo
Marriage & Family Therapist
Founder, Marital Success Academy

💬 Which of these will you practice more intentionally today? Share below.

03/02/2026

HOW TO REVIVE A VERY SICK MARRIAGE

A couple once walked into my counseling office and sat at opposite ends of the couch.
No holding hands.
No eye contact.
Just silence.

When I asked why they came, the wife said quietly,
“We are not fighting anymore… we are just tired.”

The husband added,
“It feels like our marriage is on life support.”

That moment captured what many couples experience but struggle to name.

WHAT IS A “SICK” MARRIAGE?
A sick marriage is not necessarily one with shouting or infidelity.

A sick marriage is one where:

Communication is shallow or absent

Emotional connection is weak or dead

Intimacy feels forced or nonexistent

Respect has been replaced with irritation or indifference

Both partners feel lonely in the same house

A sick marriage may still look “normal” to outsiders — but inside, it is slowly dying.

The good news?
Sick marriages can be healed — if both partners are willing.

Here’s how to begin revival.

1️⃣ Acknowledge the Illness Honestly
Healing cannot begin in denial.

Stop pretending everything is fine.
Admit that something is broken and needs attention.

A marriage improves the moment both partners say,
“We need help.”

2️⃣ Stop Hurting Each Other While Trying to Heal
You cannot heal a wound while reopening it daily.

End:
• Insults
• Sarcasm
• Silent treatment
• Emotional withdrawal

Create emotional safety first.

3️⃣ Reopen Communication — Gently
Don’t start with accusations.

Start with:
• “I miss us.”
• “I’m hurting.”
• “I want things to be better.”

Healing conversations are honest but kind.

4️⃣ Restore Respect Before Romance
Romance cannot survive where respect is absent.

Learn to speak with dignity.
Listen without interrupting.
Disagree without humiliation.

Respect is the medicine love needs to breathe again.

5️⃣ Address the Root, Not Just the Symptoms
Lack of intimacy, anger, or distance are symptoms — not the disease.

Ask deeper questions:
• Unresolved wounds?
• Unforgiven hurts?
• Financial stress?
• Neglect?

Healing begins at the root.

6️⃣ Rebuild Emotional Connection Slowly
Don’t rush affection.

Start with:
• Small conversations
• Shared meals
• Gentle check-ins

Connection returns step by step, not overnight.

7️⃣ Learn to Apologize and Forgive
Pride keeps marriages sick.

Humility releases healing.

Apology opens doors.
Forgiveness restores peace.

8️⃣ Reintroduce Physical Affection Gradually
Touch reassures love.

Hold hands.
Sit close.
Hug without pressure.

Physical warmth often awakens emotional warmth.

9️⃣ Invite God Back Into the Marriage
A marriage without God struggles to heal deeply.

Pray — even if it’s awkward.
Ask for wisdom, peace, and renewal.

God specializes in restoring what feels beyond repair.

🔟 Seek Help Early
Some sicknesses need professional care.

Counseling is not weakness.
It is wisdom.

The earlier help comes, the better the recovery.

🌱 FINAL WORD
A very sick marriage is not a d£ad marriage.

What k!lls marriages is not sickness —
it is neglect.

If both partners are alive and willing,
there is hope.

Don’t give up.
Don’t isolate.
Don’t pretend.

Fight for your marriage — gently, wisely, and intentionally.

— Samuel Olagbenjo
Marriage & Family Therapist
Founder, Marital Success Academy

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03/02/2026

HOW TO GET YOUR CHILD TO LISTEN — WITHOUT SHOUTING

© Samuel Olagbenjo

A mother once sat in my office, exhausted and almost in tears.
She said, “I love my child, but I’m tired of shouting. It feels like if I don’t raise my voice, he doesn’t hear me.”

As we talked, I asked her a simple question:
“What do you do right before you shout?”

She paused and said, “I repeat myself… over and over… until I explode.”

That moment revealed something powerful:
Most children don’t stop listening because they are bad — they stop listening because shouting has become the background noise of communication.

The good news?
You can get your child to listen without raising your voice.

Here’s how.

1️⃣ Get Their Attention Before Giving Instructions
Many parents give instructions while their child is distracted—watching TV, playing, or using a phone.

Children rarely respond to instructions they didn’t fully hear.

👉 Kneel to their level.
👉 Call their name gently.
👉 Make eye contact before speaking.

Connection always comes before correction.

2️⃣ Speak Calmly, but Firmly
Children listen more to tone than volume.
Shouting signals loss of control, not authority.

A calm, firm voice communicates confidence and leadership.

Children are more likely to obey when they sense emotional safety, not fear.

3️⃣ Give Clear, Simple Instructions
Long speeches confuse children.

Instead of:
“Why do you always leave your shoes everywhere? How many times have I told you…”

Try:
“Please put your shoes in the rack now.”

Clarity reduces resistance.

4️⃣ Set Expectations Before Problems Arise
Many power struggles happen because rules are unclear.

Children need predictable routines and boundaries.

When expectations are known in advance, compliance becomes easier.

Consistency teaches responsibility better than shouting ever will.

5️⃣ Follow Through With Consequences (Calmly)
When instructions are ignored and nothing happens, children learn not to listen.

Consequences should be:
• Calm
• Immediate
• Related to the behavior

No threats. No yelling. Just follow-through.

6️⃣ Model the Behavior You Want
Children imitate more than they obey.

If they see shouting, they learn shouting.
If they see calm communication, they learn calm responses.

Your behavior teaches louder than your words.

7️⃣ Praise Listening More Than You Correct Disobedience
Children repeat what gets attention.

Notice and affirm when your child listens the first time.

Positive reinforcement motivates better than constant correction.

8️⃣ Choose Your Battles Wisely
Not every issue deserves a confrontation.

When children feel controlled all the time, they resist more.

Focus on important behaviors and let minor issues go.

Peace grows when authority is exercised with wisdom.

9️⃣ Stay Emotionally Regulated
Children cannot regulate their emotions if parents cannot regulate theirs.

If you feel overwhelmed, pause before responding.

Calm parents raise calmer children.

10️⃣ Build Relationship Daily
Children listen better to parents they feel connected to.

Spend time:
• Talking
• Playing
• Laughing
• Listening

A strong relationship reduces power struggles.

🌱 FINAL THOUGHT
Shouting may bring short-term compliance, but it damages long-term connection.

Listening grows in an atmosphere of:
• Calm leadership
• Clear boundaries
• Emotional safety

You don’t need to be louder.
You need to be clearer, calmer, and more consistent.

And remember:
A child who feels heard will eventually learn to listen.

— Samuel Olagbenjo
Marriage & Family Therapist
Founder, Marital Success Academy

03/02/2026

SIGNS THAT YOU ARE ABOUT TO LOSE YOUR MARRIAGE

© Samuel Olagbenjo

Marriage rarely collapses suddenly.
Most times, it gives warning signs — quiet, uncomfortable signals many couples ignore until it’s too late.

If you pay attention early, what is breaking can still be healed.

Here are clear signs your marriage may be in danger:

1️⃣ You Talk Less and Assume More
Conversations have reduced to logistics — bills, children, schedules.
Deep conversations about feelings, fears, and dreams are gone.

Silence slowly replaces intimacy.

2️⃣ You’ve Stopped Caring
Conflict itself is not the problem.
Apathy is.

When arguments disappear because one or both partners have emotionally checked out, the marriage is at risk.

3️⃣ You Feel Lonelier With Your Spouse Than Without Them
Loneliness inside marriage is one of the most painful signs.

When your spouse no longer feels like your safe place, emotional distance has already set in.

4️⃣ Respect Has Been Replaced With Contempt
Sarcasm, eye-rolling, insults, or constant criticism poison love.

Once contempt enters a marriage, emotional safety leaves.

5️⃣ One or Both of You Avoid Going Home
Work becomes longer.
Friends become more attractive.
Home feels heavy.

Avoidance is a silent cry that something is broken.

6️⃣ You Share More With Others Than With Your Spouse
When friends, colleagues, or even social media know your heart better than your spouse, emotional intimacy has shifted elsewhere.

This is often the beginning of emotional affairs.

7️⃣ Physical and Emotional Intimacy Have Disappeared
Touch, affection, laughter, and closeness are gone.

When intimacy dies, connection weakens — and temptation grows.

8️⃣ Apologies Have Stopped
No one takes responsibility anymore.
Pride replaces humility.

Without apology, wounds remain open.

9️⃣ You Fantasize About Life Without Your Spouse
Thoughts like:
• “I’d be happier alone”
• “I deserve better”
• “I can’t do this anymore”

…are warning bells that must not be ignored.

🔟 You Refuse Help
When counseling, conversations, or intervention are rejected, healing becomes harder.

Refusing help often means pride is winning over love.

🌱 FINAL WORD
Seeing these signs does not mean your marriage is over.
It means your marriage needs urgent attention.

Marriages don’t fail because couples try and fail.
They fail because couples stop trying.

If you see these signs, don’t wait.
Talk. Seek help. Pray. Act.

Love can be restored — but only what you fight for can be saved.

— Samuel Olagbenjo
Marriage & Family Therapist
Founder, Marital Success Academy

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