Estranged wife of Chris Okotie, Stephanie, tells the story of their collapsed marriage in soulful posts on her Facebook page, writes JAYNE AUGOYE
For the first time since June 24 when the pastor of the Lagos-based Household of God, Rev. Chris Okotie, announced his separation from his spouse of four years, Stephanie Henshaw, the latter has taken to Facebook to tell her story.
Writing on her Facebook account (Stephanie Adie Henshaw), which appeared to have been opened a few days after the separation, she indicated that the separation was not her initiative.
The initial information posted on Sunday read, “Today makes it three weeks I was asked for a separation and a week and four days I packed out. Romans 8:28: ‘All things work together for good for those who love God and are called according to His purpose for them. I am as shocked as most people are, as there has not been an argument in my home. In over a year we have been as happy as everybody thought we were. I wait because I know in time God will make known what has gone wrong.”
In other postings, Henshaw, who has reverted to her maiden name, disclosed that she had known her ex husband for almost two decades.
“Twenty years I have known a man, 15 years we have been the closest friends. I prepared all his meals for 10 years, including the four years we were married. The day I was asked to leave I prepared his meal, served it and I left. For the four years he never fell ill but today I am called all sorts of names -’ ‘witch’, and ‘mermaid spirit.’ I have served Jesus with clean hands and a clean heart. I have loved all that have come my way and if I do not live through this pain and hurt as sure as Jesus lives my children will see my vindication.”
Speaking through various other posts, an obviously aggrieved Henshaw, also gave hints that she was implicated and falsely accused by ‘certain church members’.
“Lies, not from the world but the church; accusations not from the world, but the church. Where are the spirit filled Christians, the ones who fear and hear the Lord. My husband loves and adores me; he is not the one saying these things, the enemies from within who hate me. They hate the grace God showed me. They hate the mercy God has had on me. So, they come up with all kinds of lies. My going can bring one Mrs. Okotie, but what happens to the rest of you? You bring shame to the body of Christ out of your jealousy and selfish desire and in the process expose your pastor. The work he has to do cost Jesus his life, don’t joke with it. Our friendship is not based on marriage. You manipulate things at the expense of God’s work and name. It is not about me. It has never been: it is about the will of God.’’
In another post, Henshaw, who hails from Cross River State, prays for a vindication.
She cries, “Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy! I look to you for protection. I will hide beneath the shadow of your wing until the danger passes by. Vindicate me, Lord. All things are open before you, righteous judge. I remain still, speak on my behalf. I submitted to the end. I did all I was asked to do, Lord. I left that home blameless before you. I have loved but have not been loved. I have given and not received; but that is contrary to your word, Lord. So, today I ask your word be made manifest in my life.”
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Posted: at 4-07-2012 06:04 AM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac
Loveday759 at 4-07-2012 10:43 AM (11 years ago) (m)
When the children are asleep the enemy went and sow tires, Madam according to ur prayer live for God and pray for him, God is still God. soon or later the truth will be reveal.
Posted: at 4-07-2012 10:43 AM (11 years ago) | Upcoming
What about the 3 children from 3 different fathers? Who and who lied against you that resulted in those separations? You should be highly experienced in separation and divorce so why are you so pained by this one? Is it the life of luxury you are about to miss? You should have known that Chris Okotie is a hi-goat. What do you think led to his first divorce? Please stop complaining and make way for #3, who by the way will also suffer the same faith as you.
Posted: at 4-07-2012 01:24 PM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac
You dated 'pastor' for 10yrs b4 u married him for 4yrs...this means you were cheating on your hubby with 'pastor' and he was cheating on his wife with you. Hmmm, I think this is tit for tat. But wat do I really know???
If you face me, I go face you and if you do me, I go do you back! Nobody go vex!
Posted: at 4-07-2012 09:41 PM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac
CHURCHSUNDAY at 5-07-2012 03:40 AM (11 years ago) (m)
urgent!! please i need Stephanie contcat ....i will pay 100,00 to anyone that can provide me with her contact number or email...i like that lady... send to my inbox here plz...
Posted: at 5-07-2012 03:40 AM (11 years ago) | Newbie
You dated 'pastor' for 10yrs b4 u married him for 4yrs...this means you were cheating on your hubby with 'pastor' and he was cheating on his wife with you. Hmmm, I think this is tit for tat. But wat do I really know???
abi oooo!!
Posted: at 20-07-2012 02:07 PM (11 years ago) | Upcoming
Symochii at 23-08-2012 04:23 PM (11 years ago) (m)
Come madam even satan quote psalm 91 for Jesus Christ. Are you aware that you and your so called husband turned the bible upside down, you turned God holy place to a mocking and comedy house. See the mode of dressing of your members, see your husband interpretation of the bible see his life style etc. No man can fight God and stand it. Jezebel, pharoah, herod and many more tried to fight God you should know their ending. You are his cohort and should a such feel it. I have never felt sorry for both of you since the story. You still have time to repent now.
Posted: at 23-08-2012 04:23 PM (11 years ago) | Newbie
sometimes, the way some people reason baffles me. How can you say that because she has known pastor chris for 10 years, then that means she has been cheating on her husband and that pastor chris has been cheating on his wife? How can you reason like that? The fact that they have been friends for 10 - 15 years or more does not mean that they have been having affair (even if the picture may suggest such), people should learn to reason deep befor they talk. Don't just open your mouth and say just anything you feel like. And for Christ sake, he is an annoited man of God, it is not for you to castigate him, just leave him to God. But if you think you can say just anything against the man of God, well... I pray you won't see the wrath of God
Posted: at 11-01-2013 06:05 PM (11 years ago) | Newbie
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