Recognition of THE ONE God has Approved for You II

Hey ya’ll!

Hope you had a blast with the previous post.

Here is the follow-up, excerpted from Dr. Mike Murdock’s book, The Law of Recognition.which I explained in the previous post.

The following comprises of a check-list for those who are about to go steady with their relationships, from the chapter, Recognition of the Mate God has approved of you. Enjoy:

BEFORE YOU DO:

Think twice if they have an obsession to impress the opposite sex: Apostle Peter says in one of his Epistles, “Let yours not be the outward adornment, but the inner person of the heart.” Check how they communicate with the opposite sex, both verbally and non-verbally. Even though ‘saucy” sells in today’s world, it does not have the approval of God. It has no place for those consecrated for Him. He favours the gracious and honourable.

Think twice if breaking the law is humorous and exciting to them.

Think twice if they show little respect to the agenda and the schedule of others. Your respect of the agenda and schedule of others reveals the value you place on them. If the person you seek to relate does not value your time is always late, bring this to their attention and allow them a season to change. Its the little foxes that spoil the vineyard.

Think twice when it is obvious that you will never become their focus and assignment. They may enjoy you; laugh with you and even like you. They may even truly trustworthy as a confidante. However, if you will always be second to someone or something else, let them go. You are worth winning someone’s heart.

Think twice when they embrace an accusation against you before they have heard your side of the matter. If they love you, they will even stand with you, even when you are clearly in error go so far to defend you if not intercede for you. True love covers. When all is said and done, loyalties will be identified and exposed. Your mate should never be on the side of your adversary.

Think twice if they have not exited previous relationships peaceably. The truth is that many people thrive on strife. They will destroy everything they cannot control. Warfare is their fuel. Others love the idea of an “ex” to kick around the curb so as to feel better about them, inspired by all those Destiny’s Child/ Beyonce male-bashing songs, like Irreplaceable (I know you know them too). Others still, simply aren’t yet healed from past hurts, and as Joyce Mayer always says, “hurting people hurt people.” Child of God, save yourself the heartache. Make your observations known, allow them time --and space-- to heal and/or change. If the best doesn’t happen, well, unless you want to be a martyr for love, let them go.


Think twice if their parents have contempt for you or your assignment in life. The bloodline is more powerful than we care to think. Always consider it. Remember that their parents will always speak into the ear of your mate. In the time of crisis, their voice will be stronger than you would be comfortable, no matter how distant they seem now. Always count the cost.

Think twice if pebble problems unleash mountains of anger in them.

Think twice if they refuse to sit consistently under the mentorship of a spiritual leader. In life, changes in a person will not occur without a worthy mentor or uncommon pain (I’d rather the former any time, thank you!) Unwillingness to sit under a proven Man of God is a devastating revelation of potential failure.

Think twice if they refuse to find a job. It is a sin not to work. This saying stands true today as it did two thousand years ago when it was written: “if a man does not work, he should not eat” and “he who does not provide for his family is worse than an unbeliever.” Money is the reward for solving problems. And do you know what? Productive women excite productive men and vice versa. It is what attracted Boaz to Ruth.

Think twice if their own dreams are not big enough to motivate them. Every person should have a dream big enough to get him out of bed every morning and keep him up at night.

Think twice if they are uncomfortable in the presence of God. If a person hates the presence of God, no matter what their potential is or how great they presently are, there is no hope of greatness ever being birthed within them. God-birthed greatness is greater than any other kind of greatness: it makes a man a legend, and sets in him the ability to leave a legacy. The person who hates the presence of the Most High will never be more than what you presently see today.

Think twice if they feel inferior to you. It is important that those who walk beside you feel confident, qualified and called of God to be your mate. Anything below this is just wrong. God made Adam a mate suitable for Him, such is the principle He perpetuates, even today.

Think twice if they do not long to understand and pleasure you. Uncommon love longs to pleasure another. Uncommon love, also, seeks every opportunity to communicate itself. Again, the little things are what count.

Think twice if there is continuous strife between them and their parents. Honoring our parents is the first commandment with a promise, “that it may be well with you” and, “that you may live long in the land which the LORD your God gives you.” Those who celebrate the authority over their lives ultimately succeed.

Think twice if they treat the favor of others with ingratitude. “Thank you” and “Excuse me” are not just tools of etiquette; they are like stripes of a decorated soldier: emblems of honor and true authority. How do you deal with the favor of others? They don’t have to be Wise Men from the East bearing gifts…it could just be the person who makes your tea in the office, that waitress, your watchman… (just because you pay them does not mean that you have the right to treat them with indifference and ingratitude; you are only hiring their services, their goodwill and grace is favor extended to you).Remember. its your fellow prisoner who gets you ready, like Joseph, to meet your Pharaoh in the time of his crisis, the King who elevates you out of your mundane circumstances. Amua kuwa muungwana and not a shenzi-type. There is a reward.Selah.

Think twice if you are not excited to introduce them to those you love. Something must be amiss…when you are in love, that’s all you want to talk about

Finally, think twice if they do not have a hunger to hear the voice of God. Obedience is the secret of every successful person. The Scriptures are His Voice If a man or woman disdains the Voice of Truth and Wisdom, they will birth a parade of tragedies and catastrophes.


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That’s the end of the second serving. As I said in the previous post, these are not legalistic guidelines but a checklist, a tool to use to gauge the suitability of your potential significant other. I hope you enjoyed. The final part waits. Till then…

Shalom.