Award-winning Ghanaian gospel artist Celestine Donkor has opened up about the guiding principles that have kept her marriage strong over the years.
In a recent interview, the “Praise Him” singer highlighted three core values she considers essential for a lasting and fulfilling marriage: genuine love, true understanding, and sincere forgiveness. She stressed that these principles are non-negotiable and form the foundation of both her family life and her ministry.
Donkor explained that practicing these values is especially vital for couples juggling the demands of marriage, family responsibilities, and a high-profile ministry career. She emphasized that when these principles are deliberately applied, marriage becomes not only more manageable but also more rewarding.
During a one-on-one chat with comedian and media personality Lekzy Decomic on Joy Prime’s prime-time show, Donkor shared that love is not reserved for perfection. Drawing from her Christian faith, she noted that love is meant for imperfect people.
“Christ loved us while we were still sinners,” she said. “Love is meant to be shown to imperfect people, but we often want to love only perfect people, and that is where the struggle comes in.” She described love as “an antidote to imperfection.”
The gospel musician also spoke warmly about her husband, who doubles as her manager, praising his support and his role in helping her stay grounded amid her busy schedule. She shared how she has learned to integrate her marriage, family, and ministry despite inevitable challenges.
“I have married my family and my ministry. Everything is married,” she said with a smile. “It is really difficult to separate family from ministry. I see family as ministry. My husband is part of it, my children are part of it, and everyone simply plays their role.”
Donkor also revealed a personal experience that tested her emotional strength. She recounted a time when a misunderstanding with her husband coincided with her public ministry duties.
“I had to pull myself together and still show up to minister despite what I was dealing with,” she recalled, underscoring the level of discipline, maturity, and emotional resilience needed to successfully navigate both marriage and ministry.
Source: Yen.com.gh
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