Motherhood As A Career

Titus 2:4-5 (NKJV)

 That they admonish the young women to love their husbands, to love their children,  to be discreet, chaste, homemakers, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be blasphemed.

~Prayer~

That God will guide you to make decisions about career and family that reflect the priority that rearing children should have in a Christian home.

~Something To Ponder~

What are some prices children sometimes pay for both parents working outside of the home?

Why You Need Romance

Song of Solomon 8:6-7

New King James Version (NKJV)

Its flames are flames of fire,

A most vehement flame. Many waters cannot quench love, Nor can the floods drown it.

~Prayer~

Ask God to equip you to be the romantic partner your spouse needs you to be....~Amen~

~Something To Ponder~

As you look back on your time together, what have been the romantic high-lights? Do you think you have lost some of the romantic fire you once had? What can you do to fan the embers?

Discovering Something Beautiful

Philippians 4:8 (NKJV)

 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.

~Prayer~

That you will develop the ability to accept the gift God gave you in your mate.....~Amen~

~Something To Ponder~

Make a list of all you differences and how yo complement one another. Than make a list of all the positive qualities in your mate.  Write out a love letter that is a statement of your acceptance of your mate.

With Open Arms

Psalm 51:10-12 (NKJV)

Create in me a clean heart, O God,

And renew a steadfast spirit within me.

 

Do not cast me away from ....Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, And uphold me by Your generous Spirit.

~Prayer~

If you need to confess any sins, do so now and thank God for His forgiveness...~Amen~

~Something To Ponder~

Talk about you understand of God's forgiveness--is it absolute, total? Do you harbor and fears that God will reject you? What for?

Kids & The Image of God

Genesis 1:27 (NKJV)

 So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.

~Prayer~

That you  can experience God's acceptance in order to communicate acceptance 

and self-esteem to your children.

~Something To Ponder~

On a scale of 1-10 (1 = low), rank your parents' expectations of you as a child. discuss with your mate how those expectation affect you and your parenting style today.

The Weight of Expectations

Ephesians 6:4 (NKJV)

 And you, fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord.

~Prayer~

That God's acceptance of you will cause you to be so secure that you willingly extend acceptance and realistic expectations to your children.....~Amen~

~Something To Ponder~

Talk with your spouse about your expectations for yourself and your children. Are they realistic?

Taking A Stand

Romans 1:16 (NKJV)

 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes....

~Prayer~

That you and each member of your family will never be intimidated or ashamed of affirm Christian values in a non-Christian world....~Amen~

~Something To Ponder~

How have you and your children had the opportunity to take a public stand for Christ? Share a recent time where you've been ashamed to stand up for Jesus Christ.....