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Angry with a sibling? Bishop T.D. Jakes says ‘maybe it’s
time to work things out’
Article By Ariane Miller // EEW Magazine
 Posted June 23, 2017
Photo Credit: T.D. Jakes Instagram
In John 13:34, Jesus said, “…Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one
another,” a command Bishop T.D. Jakes and his sister Jacqueline Jakes are carrying out.

The mega church leader, who is displaying his strong and close ties with his sibling on social media,
is working on convincing the masses to replicate that kind of intimacy in their own familial
relationships, and work things out if problems arise.

“Sisters and brothers can love each other for a lifetime! From the day my mother brought me home
from the hospital, she has been just like this,” writes 60-year-old Jakes in an Instagram caption
alongside a sweet, mushy, kissy-face photo of him and his sister, that makes you say, “Aww.”

Jacqueline is pictured sandwiching her brother’s face in between both hands and leaning in for a
smooch.

“My sister is a gift to me from God,” continued the MegaFest founder, expressing adoration for the
woman known to be his most ardent supporter.

“I adore her! She has always been such a loving, praying friend! It makes me so sad when I see
siblings miss out on such love,” said Jakes, empathizing with the many people who struggle with
strained sibling relationships.

According to Psychology Today, an Oakland University survey revealed only 26 percent of 18- to-
65-year-olds reported having a highly supportive sibling relationship with frequent contact and low
competitiveness, while 19 percent had an apathetic relationship, and 16 percent a hostile one.

Jakes believes it’s time for that to change.

And who knows? Perhaps by using social media to encourage more love in sibling relationships, the
preacher, who is gearing up for his MegaFest family festival in Dallas, TX June 28th through July
1st, may be able to put a dent in the negative statistics.

“If you're angry with your sibling, maybe it's time to work things out,” continued Jakes, adding,
“You're going to need each other!!!”

Need prayer for God to restore a strained sibling relationship or marriage? Let our intercessors
stand in faith with you and believe God to make all things new again! Click here to request prayer.
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