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Thursday, October 11, 2012
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Senior Driver
My
neighbor was working in his yard when he was startled by a late model
car that came crashing through his hedge and ended up in his front lawn.
"My goodness," he said with excitement, "you appear quite elderly to be driving."
"Well, yes, I am," she replied proudly. "I'll be 97 next month, and I am now old enough that I don't even need a driver's license anymore.
The last time I went to my doctor, he examined me and asked if I had a driver's license. I told him yes and handed it to him. He took scissors out of the drawer, cut the license into pieces, and threw them in the wastebasket, saying, 'You won't need this anymore,' so I thanked him and left!"
Sunday, September 30, 2012
31 Days of Praying for Your Husband
“She does him good . . .” (Proverbs 31:12a)
Bless your husband by praying for him! The Apostle Paul instructed all Christians to pray for one another (Ephesians 6:18).
This includes wives’ responsibility and privilege to pray for their
husbands. Earnest prayer for your husband is good for him, for you and
the spiritual health of your home (Proverbs 31:11-12).
Satan desires
to destroy your husband, especially his character and his leadership in
your relationship. Trust God through prayer as you daily surrender your
husband and marriage to the Lord’s wise, loving care.
Day 1 Pray
that your husband will grow spiritually and consider his accountability
before the Lord. Pray that he will guard his heart by developing
spiritual disciplines—Bible reading and study, prayer, meditation,
scripture memorization, etc. (2 Peter 3:18; Prov. 4:23)
Day 2 Pray
that your husband’s relationship with God and His Word will bear fruit
in his life. Pray that he will be a man of wisdom and understanding,
fearing the Lord. (Prov. 3:7, 9:10; Ps. 112:1)
Day 3 Pray
that your husband will be humble and quick to agree with God about his
sin. Pray that his heart will be tender toward the voice of the Lord. (Ps. 51:2-4; Micah 6:8)
Day 4 Pray
that your husband will grow in leadership skills in your
relationship—protecting and providing for you. Pray that he will lead
you wisely and love you sacrificially, so that God will be glorified in
your marriage. (Eph. 5:25-29; Col. 3:19)
Day 5 Pray
that your husband will be faithful to his wedding vows. Pray that he
will have a desire to cultivate your relationship as a sign of his
loyalty and commitment to you, and as a picture of Christ’s love for the
Church. (Prov. 20:6; Gen. 2:24)
Day 6 Pray
that your husband will love righteousness and hate wickedness,
especially the evils of the culture. Pray that he will recognize and
avoid wickedness in his own life, and if necessary, take a clear, strong
stand against evil. (Prov. 27:12; John 17:15; 1 Cor. 10:12-13)
Day 7 Pray
that your husband will safeguard his heart against inappropriate
relationships with the opposite sex. Pray that his heart will be pure
and undivided in his commitment to you. (Prov. 6:23-24, 26; Rom. 13:14)
Day 8 Pray
that your husband will work hard to provide for your family, to the
best of his ability. Pray that the character qualities necessary for a
successful career and ministry will be a growing part of his
character—persistence, decisiveness, strength, an analytical mind,
organizational skills, positive relationships with people,
determination, etc. (Rom. 12:11; 1 Cor. 15:58)
Day 9 Pray
that your husband handle finances wisely, will have discernment
concerning budgeting and investments, and will be a good steward of his
money in regard to giving to the Lord’s work. Pray that money will not
become a source of discord in your family. (Prov. 23:4-5; Rom. 12:13; Heb. 13:5)
Day 10 Pray
that your husband will cultivate strong integrity, and not compromise
his convictions. Pray that his testimony will be genuine, that he will
be honest in his business dealings, and will never do anything that he
needs to hide from others. (Prov. 20:7; 1 Tim. 1:5, 3:7; Eph. 6:10-12)
Day 11 Pray
that your husband will have a humble, teachable spirit and a servant’s
heart before the Lord. Pray that he will listen to God and desire to do
His will. (Prov. 15:33; Eph. 6:6)
Day 12 Pray
that your husband will yield his sexual drive to the Lord and practice
self control. Pray that your sexual intimacy together will be fresh,
positive, and a reflection of selfless love. (Prov. 5:15, 18; 1 Cor. 7:3; Song of Solomon 7:10)
Day 13 Pray
that your husband use practical skills to build your family and make
wise decisions for your welfare. Pray that he will serve unselfishly. (Gal. 5:13; Phil. 2:3-4)
Day 14 Pray
that your husband will speak words that build you and your family, and
reflect a heart of love. Pray that he will not use filthy language. (Prov. 18:21; Eph. 4:29)
Day 15 Pray
that your husband will choose his friends wisely. Pray that God will
bring him men who will encourage his accountability before God, and will
not lead him into sin. (Prov. 13:20; Prov. 27:17)
Day 16 Pray
that your husband will choose healthy, God-honoring activities. Pray
that he will not live in bondage to any questionable habits or hobbies,
but that he will experience freedom in holiness as he yields to the
Spirit’s control. (1 Cor. 6:12, 10:31; 2 Tim. 2:4)
Day 17 Pray
that your husband will enjoy his manliness as he patterns his life
after Christ and strong men in the faith. Pray for his physical,
emotional, mental, social and spiritual strength. (Eph. 3:16; 1 Peter 2:21; 1 Cor. 10:11)
Day 18 Pray
that your husband will have an eternal perspective—living in light of
eternity. Pray that he will reject materialism and temporal values and
put God first in his life. (Matt. 6:33; Deut. 6:5; Eph. 5:16; Ps. 90:12)
Day 19 Pray
that your husband will be patient and a man of peace. Pray that he will
not give in to anger, but will allow the Holy Spirit to control his
responses. (Rom. 14:19; Ps. 34:14)
Day 20 Pray
that your husband will yield his mind and thoughts to the Lord. Pray
that he will not entertain immoral or impure thoughts, and that he will
resist the temptation to indulge in pornography. (Prov. 27:12; 2 Cor. 10:5)
Day 21 Pray
that your husband will learn how to relax in the Lord and, in his
greatest times of stress, find joy and peace in his relationship with
God. Pray that he will submit his schedule to the Lord. (Neh. 8:10; Prov. 17:22; Ps. 16:11)
Day 22 Pray
that your husband will practice forgiveness in your relationship and
with others. Pray that he will recognize any roots of bitterness, and
yield any resentment and unforgiving attitudes to the Lord. (Eph. 4:32; Heb. 12:15)
Day 23 Pray
that your husband will be a good father—disciplining his children
wisely and loving them unconditionally. If he is not a father, pray that
he will find a young man to mentor in the things of the Lord. (Eph. 6:4; Col. 3:21; 2 Tim. 2:1-2)
Day 24 Pray
that your husband will have a balanced life—that he will balance work
and play. Pray that he will fear God, but also gain favor with people he
knows at work and church. (Luke 2:52; Prov. 13:15)
Day 25 Pray
that your husband will be courageous in his stand against evil and
injustice, and that he will stand for the truth. Pray that he will
protect you and your family from Satan’s attacks. (Ps. 31:24; Eph. 6:13; Ps. 27:14)
Day 26 Pray
that your husband will discover and live his God-given purpose. Pray
that he will offer all his dreams to the Lord, and pursue only those
goals that will bring God glory and count for eternity. (Jer. 29:11; 1 Cor. 10:31)
Day 27 Pray
that your husband will understand the importance of taking care of his
body—the temple of the Holy Spirit—for the glory of God. Pray that he
will practice self-control by making wise food choices, and get
sufficient exercise to stay healthy. (Rom. 12:1-2; 1 Cor. 6:19-20, 9:27)
Day 28 Pray that your husband will be a man of prayer. Pray that he will seek and pursue God in purposeful quiet times. (1 Thess. 5:17; Luke 22:46; James 5:16)
Day 29 Pray
that your husband will surrender his time and talents to the Lord. Pray
that his spiritual gifts will be manifest in his career, at church, and
in your home. (Eph. 5:15-16; 1 Cor. 12:4, 7)
Day 30 Pray
that your husband will serve God and others with pure motives. Pray
that he will obey the Lord from his heart, and glorify Him in
everything. (1 Cor. 10:13; John 7:17-18; Col. 3:23-24)
Day 31 Pray
that your husband will recognize the lies of the Enemy in his life.
Pray that his attitudes and actions will be guided by the truth as he
brings his thoughts into captivity to the Word of God. (John 8:44; 2 Cor. 10:4-5)http://www.raisinggodlychildren.org/2011/11/31-days-of-praying-for-your-husband.html
31 Biblical Virtues to Pray for Your Children
31 BIBLICAL VIRTUES To Pray For Your Kids
by Luanne M. Ashe on Sunday, 30 September 2012 at 15:12 ·
1. Salvation—"Lord,
let salvation spring up within my children, that they may obtain the
salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory." (Isa. 45:8; 2
Tim. 2:10)
2. Growth in Grace—"I pray that my children may grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ." (2 Pet. 3:18)
3. Love—"Grant, Lord, that my children may learn to live a life of love, through the Spirit who dwells in them." (Gal. 5:25; Eph. 5:2)
4. Honesty and Integrity—"May integrity and honesty be their virtue
and their protection." (Ps. 25:21)
5. Self-Control—"Father, help my children not to be like many others around them, but let them be alert and self-controlled in all they do." (1 Thess. 5:6)
6. Love for God's Word—"May my children grow to find Your Word more precious than much pure gold and sweeter than honey from the comb." (Ps. 19:10)
7. Justice—"God, help my children to love justice as You do and act justly in all they do." (Ps. 11:7; Mic. 6:8)
8. Mercy—"May my children always be merciful, just as their Father is merciful." (Luke 6:36)
9. Respect (for self, others, and authority)—"Father, grant that my children may show proper respect to everyone, as Your Word commands." (1 Pet. 2:17)
10. Biblical Self-Esteem—"Help my children develop a strong self-esteem that is rooted in the realization that they are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus." (Eph. 2:10)
11. Faithfulness—"Let love and faithfulness never leave my children, but bind these twin virtues around their necks and write them on the tablet of their hearts." (Prov. 3:3)
12. Courage—"May my children always be strong and courageous in their character and in their actions." (Deut. 31:6)
13. Purity—"Create in them a pure heart, O God, and let that purity of heart be shown in their actions." (Ps. 51:10)
14. Kindness—"Lord, may my children always try to be kind to each other and to everyone else." (1 Thess. 5:15)
15. Generosity—"Grant that my children may be generous and willing to share, and so lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age." (1 Tim. 6:18-19)
16. Peace-Loving—"Father, let my children make every effort to do what leads to peace." (Rom. 14:19)
17. Joy—"May my children be filled with the joy given by the Holy Spirit." (1 Thess. 1:6)
18. Perseverance—"Lord, teach my children perseverance in all they do, and help them especially to run with perseverance the race marked out for them." (Heb. 12:1)
19. Humility—"God, please cultivate in my children the ability to show true humility toward all." (Titus 3:2)
20. Compassion—"Lord, please clothe my children with the virtue of compassion." (Col. 3:12)
21. Responsibility—"Grant that my children may learn responsibility, for each one should carry his own load." (Gal. 6:5)
22. Contentment—"Father, teach my children the secret of being content in any and every situation, through Him who gives them strength." (Phil. 4:12-13)
23. Faith—"I pray that faith will find root and grow in my children's hearts, that by faith they may gain what has been promised to them." (Luke 17:5-6; Heb. 11:1-40)
24. A Servant's Heart—"God, please help my children develop servant's hearts, that they may serve wholeheartedly, as if they were serving the Lord, not men." (Eph. 6:7)
25. Hope—"May the God of hope grant that my children may overflow with hope and hopefulness by the power of the Holy Spirit." (Rom. 15:13)
26. Willingness and Ability to Work—"Teach my children, Lord, to value work and to work at it with all their heart, as working for the Lord and not for men." (Col. 3:23)
27. Passion for God—"Lord, please instill in my children a soul that 'followeth hard after thee,' one that clings passionately to You." (Ps. 63:8)
28. Self-Discipline—"Father, I pray that my children may acquire a disciplined and prudent life, doing what is right and just and fair." (Prov. 1:3)
29. Prayerfulness—"Grant, Lord, that my children's lives may be marked by prayerfulness, that they may learn to pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers." (1 Thess. 5:17)
30. Gratitude—"Help my children to live lives that are always overflowing with thankfulness and always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ." (Eph. 5:20; Col. 2:7)
31. A Heart for Missions—"Lord, please help my children to develop a desire to see Your glory declared among the nations, Your marvelous deeds among the peoples." (Ps. 96:3)
By Bob Hostetier
http://www.raisinggodlychildren.org/2011/02/31-biblical-virtues-to-pray-for-your_28.html
2. Growth in Grace—"I pray that my children may grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ." (2 Pet. 3:18)
3. Love—"Grant, Lord, that my children may learn to live a life of love, through the Spirit who dwells in them." (Gal. 5:25; Eph. 5:2)
4. Honesty and Integrity—"May integrity and honesty be their virtue
and their protection." (Ps. 25:21)
5. Self-Control—"Father, help my children not to be like many others around them, but let them be alert and self-controlled in all they do." (1 Thess. 5:6)
6. Love for God's Word—"May my children grow to find Your Word more precious than much pure gold and sweeter than honey from the comb." (Ps. 19:10)
7. Justice—"God, help my children to love justice as You do and act justly in all they do." (Ps. 11:7; Mic. 6:8)
8. Mercy—"May my children always be merciful, just as their Father is merciful." (Luke 6:36)
9. Respect (for self, others, and authority)—"Father, grant that my children may show proper respect to everyone, as Your Word commands." (1 Pet. 2:17)
10. Biblical Self-Esteem—"Help my children develop a strong self-esteem that is rooted in the realization that they are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus." (Eph. 2:10)
11. Faithfulness—"Let love and faithfulness never leave my children, but bind these twin virtues around their necks and write them on the tablet of their hearts." (Prov. 3:3)
12. Courage—"May my children always be strong and courageous in their character and in their actions." (Deut. 31:6)
13. Purity—"Create in them a pure heart, O God, and let that purity of heart be shown in their actions." (Ps. 51:10)
14. Kindness—"Lord, may my children always try to be kind to each other and to everyone else." (1 Thess. 5:15)
15. Generosity—"Grant that my children may be generous and willing to share, and so lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age." (1 Tim. 6:18-19)
16. Peace-Loving—"Father, let my children make every effort to do what leads to peace." (Rom. 14:19)
17. Joy—"May my children be filled with the joy given by the Holy Spirit." (1 Thess. 1:6)
18. Perseverance—"Lord, teach my children perseverance in all they do, and help them especially to run with perseverance the race marked out for them." (Heb. 12:1)
19. Humility—"God, please cultivate in my children the ability to show true humility toward all." (Titus 3:2)
20. Compassion—"Lord, please clothe my children with the virtue of compassion." (Col. 3:12)
21. Responsibility—"Grant that my children may learn responsibility, for each one should carry his own load." (Gal. 6:5)
22. Contentment—"Father, teach my children the secret of being content in any and every situation, through Him who gives them strength." (Phil. 4:12-13)
23. Faith—"I pray that faith will find root and grow in my children's hearts, that by faith they may gain what has been promised to them." (Luke 17:5-6; Heb. 11:1-40)
24. A Servant's Heart—"God, please help my children develop servant's hearts, that they may serve wholeheartedly, as if they were serving the Lord, not men." (Eph. 6:7)
25. Hope—"May the God of hope grant that my children may overflow with hope and hopefulness by the power of the Holy Spirit." (Rom. 15:13)
26. Willingness and Ability to Work—"Teach my children, Lord, to value work and to work at it with all their heart, as working for the Lord and not for men." (Col. 3:23)
27. Passion for God—"Lord, please instill in my children a soul that 'followeth hard after thee,' one that clings passionately to You." (Ps. 63:8)
28. Self-Discipline—"Father, I pray that my children may acquire a disciplined and prudent life, doing what is right and just and fair." (Prov. 1:3)
29. Prayerfulness—"Grant, Lord, that my children's lives may be marked by prayerfulness, that they may learn to pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers." (1 Thess. 5:17)
30. Gratitude—"Help my children to live lives that are always overflowing with thankfulness and always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ." (Eph. 5:20; Col. 2:7)
31. A Heart for Missions—"Lord, please help my children to develop a desire to see Your glory declared among the nations, Your marvelous deeds among the peoples." (Ps. 96:3)
By Bob Hostetier
http://www.raisinggodlychildren.org/2011/02/31-biblical-virtues-to-pray-for-your_28.html
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Do You Hate Someone?
A kindergarten teacher has decided to let her class play a game.
The teacher told each child in the class to bring along a plastic bag containing a few potatoes.
Each potato will be given a name of a person that the child hates,
So the number of potatoes that a child will put in his/her plastic bag will depend on the number of people he/she hates.
So when the day came, every child brought some potatoes with the name of the people he/she hated. Some had 2 potatoes; some 3 while some up to 5 potatoes. The teacher then told the children to carry with them the potatoes in the plastic bag wherever they go (even to the toilet) for 1 week.
Days after days passed by, and the children started to complain due to the unpleasant smell let out by the rotten potatoes. Besides, those having 5 potatoes also had to carry heavier bags. After 1 week, the children were relieved because the game had finally ended….
The teacher asked: “How did you feel while carrying the potatoes with you for 1 week?”. The children let out their frustrations and started complaining of the trouble that they had to go through having to carry the heavy and smelly potatoes wherever they go.
Then the teacher told them the hidden meaning behind the game. The teacher said: “This is exactly the situation when you carry your hatred for somebody inside your heart. The stench of hatred will contaminate your heart and you will carry it with you wherever you go. If you cannot tolerate the smell of rotten potatoes for just 1 week, can you imagine what is it like to have the stench of hatred in your heart for your lifetime???”
Moral of the story: Throw away any hatred for anyone from your heart so that you will not carry sins for a lifetime. Forgiving others is the best attitude to take!
True love is not loving a perfect person but loving an imperfect person perfectly!!
http://www.funnysheep.com/2012/09/10/do-you-hate-someone/
The teacher told each child in the class to bring along a plastic bag containing a few potatoes.
Each potato will be given a name of a person that the child hates,
So the number of potatoes that a child will put in his/her plastic bag will depend on the number of people he/she hates.
So when the day came, every child brought some potatoes with the name of the people he/she hated. Some had 2 potatoes; some 3 while some up to 5 potatoes. The teacher then told the children to carry with them the potatoes in the plastic bag wherever they go (even to the toilet) for 1 week.
Days after days passed by, and the children started to complain due to the unpleasant smell let out by the rotten potatoes. Besides, those having 5 potatoes also had to carry heavier bags. After 1 week, the children were relieved because the game had finally ended….
The teacher asked: “How did you feel while carrying the potatoes with you for 1 week?”. The children let out their frustrations and started complaining of the trouble that they had to go through having to carry the heavy and smelly potatoes wherever they go.
Then the teacher told them the hidden meaning behind the game. The teacher said: “This is exactly the situation when you carry your hatred for somebody inside your heart. The stench of hatred will contaminate your heart and you will carry it with you wherever you go. If you cannot tolerate the smell of rotten potatoes for just 1 week, can you imagine what is it like to have the stench of hatred in your heart for your lifetime???”
Moral of the story: Throw away any hatred for anyone from your heart so that you will not carry sins for a lifetime. Forgiving others is the best attitude to take!
True love is not loving a perfect person but loving an imperfect person perfectly!!
http://www.funnysheep.com/2012/09/10/do-you-hate-someone/
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