Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Watch Your Step

Watch Your Step

Matthew 26:41(NKJV)

 Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”


~Prayer~

Consider yourself a "Watchman On The Wall" on behalf of your marriage and family, and pray that you will be personally alert in avoiding temptation. 

~Something To Ponder~

What recurring temptation have you faced recently that you need to tell your spouse about? What can you spouse do to help you?

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Big Little Words


Big Little Words

Proverbs 18:21 (NKJV)



Death and life are in the power of the tongue,

And those who love it will eat its fruit.


~Prayer~

If appropriate, confess are words that you have used to tear down your spouse or family. Ask God to empower you to use your tongue to build up your spouse and each of your family members.


~Something To Ponder~

What are some words that had a positive influence on you as your grew up? Negative? In what areas or circumstances do you meed to watch the words you say to your mate? To your children ,friends and family members?

Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Pulling Weeds And Planting Seeds


Pulling Weeds And Planting Seeds

Mark 4:18-19 (NKJV)


 Now these are the ones sown among thorns; they are the ones who hear the word, and the cares of this world, the deceitfulness of riches, and the desires for other things entering in choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.

~Prayer~

Ask God to do some fresh cultivation in the soil of your heart.



~Something To Ponder~

What desires "for other things" preoccupy your thoughts on a daily basis?

Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Treasure In Jars of Clay





~2 Corinthians 4:7-9 (KJV)~

 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;
 Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed....
 
 
 

~Prayer~

Dear Heavenly Father, I Thank You for the Precious Gift of the Holy Ghost, That keeps me for all dangerous things seen and unseen and He gives me the Peace which passes all understanding....
Thank You Lord!!
 
 
 
~Something To Ponder~
 
When we sit quietly and meditate on God's peace, ask God to reveal all the many gifts that God has given you. Then you will see the Precious Treasures that is housed in Your Jar of Clay!!~Amen~
 


Friday, June 28, 2013

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?

Thursday, June 27, 2013

"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?

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

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~