06/06/2026
In the 3rd year of our marriage, my wife and I had a very tough misunderstanding that degenerated into a week long bitterness, resentment and malice.
As things continued to get worse, I became uneasy and had to consult with my mentor.
I told him everything that happened and he gave me a simple counsel, or let me say, an instruction.
He said, "Son, go and beg your wife".
My head turned imaginarily 360 degrees wondering if my mentor understood all I said.
But I had made up mind that I would ALWAYS listen to and obey my mentor as long as what he says does not contradict scriptural principles and good sense.
So, I swallowed my pride and looked for an opportunity to apologize to my wife.
The outcome was dramatic. I was surprised to see how easily my wife also apologized.
That was how we chased the devil out of our home.
This devil wasn't the devil who lives in hell but the one who lives in our individual ego and personal pride. It was the devil who hides under the spirit of unforgiveness to rob us of the peace, love and joy we were supposed to experience in our marriage.
After that event, I took out time to wait on the Lord, and in one of those days, I got engaged through my spirit's communion with the Holy Spirit.
Then, the question came, 'Do you know that it takes two people to quarrel in a relationship or marriage? No matter how quarrelsome one partner is, if the other is not interested, do you know there will never be a quarrel?'
I nodded in agreement.
Then, the instruction came, 'For you to enjoy continuous peace, love and harmony in your marriage, make up your mind to always pay the price of peace'.
I got the message, loud and clear!
I rose up from that encounter and our home has never been the same.
I made up my mind that I would ALWAYS pay the price of peace, no matter how much it deals with my pride and ego.
I intentionally forgot about who or what I was, and rather focused on having a beautiful home, where everyone is happy to grow, love and thrive.
This simple principle chased the devil out of our home till date.
With time, my wife began to learn from me and now, she pays more price of peace than I am paying, our heart is knitted in love pursuing the same purpose.
A positive attitude is contagious, so is a negative one.
A happy marriage is not automatic, no one is guaranteed a good home; it comes from being intentional about what you want.
You may have a difficult partner but the Bible says you should pay the price of peace. Jesus said you are blessed for being a peacemaker.
You may not see the result in one month or one year but it will come.
I grew up seeing chaos in my parents' marriage but I saw my Mum and Dad at different times always making out for peace. It took them 16 years to chase the devil out.
When you see my Dad and Mum today, you will admire their relationship. They have become a good model for ours.
Chase the devil of pride and ego out of your relationship or marriage, pay the price of peace, embrace love and forgiveness and you will be happy ever after.
I hope this helps your relationship and marriage to thrive and flourish.
Cheers!
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Dr. John S. Balogun
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