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Apostle Johnson Suleman, the founder of Omega Fire Ministries (OFM), has used a very personal story from his marriage to highlight the role that the Holy Spirit plays in settling disputes and maintaining harmony between couples.

During a speech, Suleman described an instance in which he almost lost control of his temper with his wife. The fiery preacher acknowledged that he raised his voice in a way that was unusual for their relationship during a heated phone discussion.

“What I said was, ‘Shut up, let me talk, shut up, let me…’ She was like, ‘Is this my husband?’” Suleman revealed.

He mentioned that it was the first time he had ever talked to her in that manner, motivated by annoyance about a problem that made him uneasy.

However, his wife decided to keep quiet rather than escalate the matter. In the end, Suleman said, this choice allowed him to relax and think.

“When I was done, later I realized she kept quiet,” he said. After about an hour, he called her back to check if she was fine. “She said, ‘I’m fine. No problem.’”

According to the preacher, his wife later disclosed the reasons behind her self-control.

“She told me, ‘While you were doing all that, the Holy Spirit just told me don’t say a word. So I kept quiet,’” he narrated.

Suleman claimed that this taught him a valuable lesson about the function of the Holy Spirit in marriage.

“At that point, you need the Holy Spirit to help you, sir,” he told the congregation. “You cannot go into this union without the Holy Spirit.”

He acknowledged that things might have gotten out of hand if his wife had reacted angrily. Rather, her composure prompted him to be convinced, apologize, and make amends.

“When I now only misty carry my leg, I started begging, ‘Sorry, you know I don’t get angry like that.’ She said no problem,” Suleman added.

The preacher stressed that no marriage can succeed based only on human effort, feelings, or reason, using the event as a teaching tool. He insisted that divine direction is essential.

“It is not in man to direct his steps. The Spirit of God must lead you. Without Him, you cannot manage the storms of marriage,” he said, referencing Jeremiah 10:23.

Suleman also exhorted couples to view silence as a spiritual tool that can calm rage and stop arguments from getting worse rather than as a sign of weakness.

“Sometimes, the Holy Spirit will just say to you, ‘Don’t say a word.’ Obey Him, because a soft answer—or even no answer—can turn away wrath,” he said.

Since then, his message has struck a chord with a large number of worshippers and internet audiences, who have commended his candor in revealing his own challenges and experiences. Suleman reaffirmed that marriage is about learning, forgiving, and relying on God’s Spirit rather than perfection by citing his own house as an example.

“Every marriage will face moments of conflict,” he concluded. “But when you let the Holy Spirit guide you, peace will always have the final say.”

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