Parental Discouragement

1 Peter 1:6-7 (NKJV)

 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ,...

~Prayer~

Ask the Lord, to help you and your mate to allow yourselves the freedom to fail  as parents, and to teach you how to handle those times when you feel like fail....~Amen~

~Something To Ponder~

Discouragement and raising a family. How does it impact you? How can you come alongside your spouse? 

Trust In A Sovereign God

Romans 9:20-21 (NKJV)

 But indeed, O man, who are you to reply against God? Will the thing formed say to him who formed it, “Why have you made me like this?”  Does not the potter have power over the clay, from the same lump to make one vessel for honor and another for dishonor?

~Prayer~

That God will give you the ability to trust Him in any situation..,,,,,~Amen~

~Something To Ponder~

For what situations are you asking God, "Why?" Has He given yo a reply?

HELLFIRE AND BRIMSTONE PT. 2

Proverbs 8:13 (NKJV) 

The fear of the Lord is to hate evil;

Pride and arrogance and the evil way

And the perverse mouth I hate.

~Prayer~

Thank You God that He has rescued you from spending on eternity in hell. Ask Him to give you boldness in the proclaiming that good new to others....~Amen~ 


~Something To Ponder~

Together as a couple, take about your burden (or lack of burden) for reaching your family and neighborhood for Christ. What is one action point you can make?

HELLFIRE & BRIMSTONE PT. 1

Psalm 119:137 (NKJV)

Righteous are You, O Lord,

And upright are Your judgments.

~Prayer~

That God will give you a holy fear of Him....~Amen~

Fear- 

reverence of who Jesus is in your life.

~Something To Ponder~

 

Think back to your life before you become a Christian. What was it like? What sins did Jesus die for?

The Affair With Careerism

Matthew 6:33 (NKJV)

 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

~Prayer~

That God will help you remain true to the priority of your spouse and  family, and that yo will experience satisfaction there and not seek it elsewhere....~Amen~

~Something To Ponder~

Based upon your calendar, what are you giving your life to? What are you stated values? your real values? What does God want you to do about any contradictions?

Christ In Every Room

Luke 10:27 (NKJV)

Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind....

~Prayer~

For the kind of openness, vulnerability and commitment is takes to truly invite Jesus to be Lord over every aspect of your daily life.

~Something To Ponder~

Have you every given Jesus Christ access to every room in your heart? Does He still have the unhindered access today?  Is there one of the three rooms that is off limits to Him? Focus on one of the "rooms" below and suggest practical ways Christ can be invited in, and clean it up

Rooms:

* Allow Christ to rule the room where your keep your Ego.

* Open to Christ the room of Expectations.

* Let Christ in the room of Relationships with your Family.

Being Different Together

Ruth 1:16 (NKJV)

Entreat me not to leave you,

Or to turn back from following after you;

For wherever you go, I will go;

And wherever you lodge, I will lodge...

~Prayer~

Individually for your spouse and each member of your family, asking God that they will accept the others and be accepted in their differences....~Amen~

~Something To Ponder~

What are the major differences  between you and your mate? Among other members of the family? Are then usually worked out happily?