Love Beyond Roses: How Olive Tower Prayer Ministries’ Seminar Redefined Valentine’s Day

Introduction: Rethinking Romance on Valentine’s Day

While much of the world celebrated Valentine’s Day 2026 with conventional gifts—roses, chocolates, and candlelit dinners—a profound counter-narrative unfolded in Pokuase, Ghana. Olive Tower Prayer Ministries (OTPM) hosted a seminar titled “Time with Mama Portia” that deliberately shifted the focus from fleeting romance to enduring, purposeful love. This event, led by Apostle Dr. (Mrs.) Portia Olivia Lamptey, attracted teenagers, singles, married couples, and young adults, creating a multi-generational dialogue on what constitutes healthy, spiritually grounded relationships. In an era where social media often distorts love into a performance, this seminar offered a refreshing, depth-oriented alternative. This article reconstructs the event’s core teachings, contextualizes its significance within modern relationship challenges, and provides actionable wisdom for anyone seeking to build love that lasts beyond February 14th.

Key Points: The Core Tenets of the Seminar

The “Time with Mama Portia” seminar was built on several foundational principles that challenged surface-level celebrations of love:

• Love as Purpose-Driven: True love is aligned with personal and shared divine purpose, not merely emotional feelings.
• Intentionality Over Romance: Thriving relationships, especially marriages, require daily conscious choices involving sacrifice, communication, and forgiveness.
• Self-Worth as a Prerequisite: Individuals, particularly singles and youth, must first understand their identity and value in a spiritual context before seeking validation from others.
• Holistic Relationship Health: Emotional intelligence, spiritual grounding, communication skills, and mutual partnership are non-negotiable pillars.
• Community and Unity: The event highlighted the power of inter-church collaboration in fostering emotionally and spiritually mature individuals.

Background: The Context of “Time with Mama Portia”

Setting and Atmosphere

Held in the Pokuase neighborhood, the seminar’s environment was intentionally designed to foster openness. The décor was elegant yet intimate, promoting fellowship and interaction. Attendees included members of OTPM and their sister church, Triumphant Word Temple from Afianman, Accra. This collaboration underscored a shared mission: to equip communities with tools for relational resilience. The date—Valentine’s Day—was not ignored but re-contextualized, transforming a often-commercialized holiday into a day of serious reflection and growth.

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