The Privilege of Being Called Mommy & Daddy

Psalm 128:1-2 (NKJV)

Blessed is every one who fears the Lord,

Who walks in His ways.

When you eat the labor of your hands,

You shall be happy, and it shall be well with you.

~Prayer~

That you will never forget that children are a blessing.

~Something To Ponder~

Prayerfully reflect on the high and  holy calling of being a mom and dad. Share why it is such a privilege.

God's Word Has Full Authority PT 3

Luke 4:18-19 (NKJV)

“The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me,

Because He has anointed Me

To preach the gospel to the poor;

He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted,

To proclaim liberty to the captives

And recovery of sight to the blind,

To set at liberty those who are oppressed;

To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord.”

~Prayer~

That God will give you and your family hope and joy in the midst of troubled times...~Amen~

~Something To Ponder~

What is causing heartbreak and sorrow in you life right now? Have you spent time talking with God about it?

God's Word Has Full Authority PT 2

Mark 1:17 (NKJV)

 Then Jesus said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you become fishers of men.”

~Prayer~

That you will grow in your hunger and thirst for knowing the One who has the words of eternal life....~Amen~

~Something To Ponder~

Do you know of someone who has withdrawn and no longer follows Jesus? How has that decision affected his or her life? And those around him or her? Have you left your nets to follow Jesus?

God's Word Has Full Authority PT 1

Ephesians 1:22 (NKJV)

And He put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be head over all things to the church...

~Prayer~

Honestly go to Jesus Christ in prayer right now. Pray about His authority in your life, home and family.

~Something To Ponder~

How do you think your life and marriage would be different if you gave Christ full authority in your life?

A Parent's Love

1 Thessalonians 2:7 (NKJV)

But we were gentle among you, just as a nursing mother cherishes her own children. 

~Prayer~

As a parents, I pray that my husband be a strong leader , and will not be confused  with being gentle and tender for weakness with every member of our family....~Amen~

~Something To Ponder~

Husbands, do you find it hard to be tender and intimate with your children? Describe some times when your attempt to be tender with them really "worked."

The Freedom To Fail

Joshua 1:9 (NKJV)

 

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.

 

~Prayer~

 

That God will increase your faith to match the challenges you face, and that He will teach you how failures have helped you mature in Christ.

 

~Something To Ponder~

 

Share what you would consider to be your greatest failure. How has that impacted your decision-making process today? Discuss a decision you are facing and how the fear of failure is influencing that decision. 

 



The Fear of Failure

1 Peter 4:8 (NKJV)

Love will cover a multitude of sins.

~Prayer~

The God will give you enough faith to move beyond your mountins of fear and trust Him even in the midst of failure......~Amen~

~Something To Ponder~

Evaluated your own fear of failure. Are you a risk taker? are decisions difficult? How would you evaluate your mate? What can you do to encourage him or her to move past fears?