Hearing From God

 

Hearing From God

  

Romans 7:18 (NKJV)

 For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh) nothing good dwells; for to will is present with me, but how to perform what is good I do not find. 

~Prayer~ 

That your will, and that of every member of your family will grow more and more sensitive to the Master's Voice and Commands....~Amen~

~Something To Ponder~

Which retriever do you resembles the most? How has God had to use pain in your life to get you to listen to Him?

"O My Son Absalom!"

 

"O My Son Absalom"

(King David's Favorite 3rd Son)

2 Samuel 18:33 (NKJV)

Then the king was deeply moved, and went up to the chamber over the gate, and wept. And as he went, he said thus: “O my son Absalom—my son, my son Absalom—if only I had died in your place! O Absalom my son, my son!”

 

~Prayer~

Ask God to enable youto emotionally connect with each of your children so that you can pass on standards and convictions.....~Amen~

~Something To Ponder~

Are you  frequently too tired or preoccupied   to be emotionally involved with your children? Do you try to over-control your children, causing them to feel you are too authoritarian to be a gentle and loving parent?

Rest for The Heavy Laden

Rest for The Heavy Laden

Matthew 11:28-29 (NKJV)

Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.  Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

~Prayer~

Dear Lord, let me cast all of my cares upon you for you care for me and give me peace today......~Amen~

~Something to Ponder~

I will all Christ to set the direction, the peace and the goals.....~Amen~

Growing Up

 

Growing Up

1 Corinthians 13:11 (NKJV)

 When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things.

~Prayer~

"Lord God, help me to put away childish words, attitudes and actions. May your Holy Spirit empower me this day.....~Amen~

~Something To Ponder~

Think of any tense times you've had with your  mate recently. Can you detect in your own attitude and any childish ways? What steps can you take to help your own children mature?

Broken To Be Mended

 

Broken To Be Mended

Psalm 34:17-18 (NKJV)

 The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears,
And delivers them out of all their troubles. 

 The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart,
And saves such as have a contrite spirit.

~Prayer~

 Express these needs to God in prayer. Confess your own helplessness in dealing with them and your total trust in God's power to render aid.

~Something To Ponder On~

List the most urgent needs and problems you face right now. Have you found yourself grimly relying on your own inadequate strength to overcome them?