"The heart of her husband safely trusts her" - Proverbs 31:11 NKJV
The poet wrote, 'Love in your heart is not put there to stay. Love isn't love, till you give it away.' We can be rejected by many, as long as we can come home and be loved by one. At times life will beat you down, so make your home a sanctuary. Here's a story to help you do that.
He'd finally decided to ask his employer for a pay rise. Before leaving for work he told his wife about it. All day long she felt apprehensive. Finally, late in the afternoon he summoned the courage to approach his boss. To his delight he got the pay rise. Elated, he arrived home to a beautiful table set with their best china and lighted candles. Smelling the aroma of a specially prepared meal, he guessed that somebody from the office had called his wife and tipped her off. Finding her in the kitchen he shared the good news. They embraced before sitting down to a wonderful meal. Next to his plate he found a note that read, 'Congratulations! I knew you'd get the pay rise. This dinner is to show how much I love you.' Later, on his way to the kitchen to help his wife serve dessert, he noticed a second card that had fallen from her pocket. Picking it up off the floor he read, 'Don't worry about not getting the pay rise. You deserve it anyway. This dinner is to show you how much I love you.' Acceptance! Love! She stood behind him no matter what - softening the blows, healing the wounds, believing in him. So the word for you today is - support your spouse!
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Praise In The Early Stages
"They praised [God] because the foundation was laid" - Ezra 3:11 NKJV
We read, 'When the builders completed the foundation of the Lord's Temple... all the people gave a great shout, praising the Lord... ' (vv. 10-11 NLT). Why praise God in the early stages of something? First, because praise is an act of faith. It says, 'Lord, what You start, You finish. Thank You for giving me Your plan because Your plan always prevails. Some folk think I won't succeed, but with You on my side I'll succeed anyway. I'm not doing this for myself; I'm doing it for You and with You.' Second, because praise strengthens you. Nehemiah told his workers, '... "The joy of the Lord is your strength!"' (Nehemiah 8:10 NLT). If you lose your joy you lose your strength. If you lose your strength you lose your power to overcome the enemy. If you lose your power to overcome the enemy, you're defeated. But if you praise God even when all you have in front of you is a small beginning, His joy will energise you and you'll find it easier to complete the task. If you only praise God when things are easy or going right, you won't praise much, you won't have joy and you won't have strength. Third, because praise changes your environment. Imagine wheelbarrows, cement mixers, a partially built wall, and in the midst of it people shouting the praises of God. That's what happens when you put on a praise CD or tune into a Christian radio station; your problems don't necessarily change, but your outlook does. Simply stated, when you praise God in the early stages, you work better and the job gets done!
We read, 'When the builders completed the foundation of the Lord's Temple... all the people gave a great shout, praising the Lord... ' (vv. 10-11 NLT). Why praise God in the early stages of something? First, because praise is an act of faith. It says, 'Lord, what You start, You finish. Thank You for giving me Your plan because Your plan always prevails. Some folk think I won't succeed, but with You on my side I'll succeed anyway. I'm not doing this for myself; I'm doing it for You and with You.' Second, because praise strengthens you. Nehemiah told his workers, '... "The joy of the Lord is your strength!"' (Nehemiah 8:10 NLT). If you lose your joy you lose your strength. If you lose your strength you lose your power to overcome the enemy. If you lose your power to overcome the enemy, you're defeated. But if you praise God even when all you have in front of you is a small beginning, His joy will energise you and you'll find it easier to complete the task. If you only praise God when things are easy or going right, you won't praise much, you won't have joy and you won't have strength. Third, because praise changes your environment. Imagine wheelbarrows, cement mixers, a partially built wall, and in the midst of it people shouting the praises of God. That's what happens when you put on a praise CD or tune into a Christian radio station; your problems don't necessarily change, but your outlook does. Simply stated, when you praise God in the early stages, you work better and the job gets done!
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Why We Need Each Other
A mouse looked out through a crack in a farmhouse wall and was distraught to discover a mousetrap. When he went to tell his buddies, the chicken said, 'Sorry, pal, not my problem.' The pig said, 'I'll pray for you.' The cow was busy and said, 'Come back later.' Dejected, the mouse was left alone to handle his problem. That night, a poisonous snake got caught in the mousetrap and when the farmer's wife went to investigate she got bitten. She developed a raging fever, and everyone knows you treat a fever with chicken soup. So the farmer took his axe to the barn for the main ingredient! As his wife's condition deteriorated and neighbours gathered, he had to butcher the pig to feed them. Finally she died. So many people came to the funeral that he ended up slaughtering the cow to make dinner for them all. In the end, everybody lost!
The Bible says, '... Encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with everyone.' It only takes one thing to be an encourager: a willingness to '... bear the weaknesses of those without strength and not just please ourselves' (Romans 15:1 NAS). Before deciding somebody else's problem has nothing to do with you, read this: '... If one member suffers, all the members suffer... ' (1 Corinthians 12:26 NKJV). You can't sit on the sidelines while someone's hurting; tomorrow it may be you! We are told to 'Share each other's burdens... ' (Galatians 6:2 NLT). When one of us is threatened we're all at risk. Our lives are woven together for a reason; each of us is a vital thread in another person's tapestry
The Bible says, '... Encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with everyone.' It only takes one thing to be an encourager: a willingness to '... bear the weaknesses of those without strength and not just please ourselves' (Romans 15:1 NAS). Before deciding somebody else's problem has nothing to do with you, read this: '... If one member suffers, all the members suffer... ' (1 Corinthians 12:26 NKJV). You can't sit on the sidelines while someone's hurting; tomorrow it may be you! We are told to 'Share each other's burdens... ' (Galatians 6:2 NLT). When one of us is threatened we're all at risk. Our lives are woven together for a reason; each of us is a vital thread in another person's tapestry
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
OOOPS! I forgot to tell you a few things
Hello again, Ladies
I forgot to include yesterday in the reminder about a few outreach projects…..
If you can, please remember we are having a secret shower for Dalys’s daughter. If you have anything a new mom could use, including words of advice in a card, please remember to bring it on Thursday. you can wrap any items or put them in a gift bag. Names on the bag are optional. We will be delivering the stuff to her daughter early next week. The Lord has really laid on our hearts to reach out to this young new mom and let her know God not only knows about her situation but He loves her and her new little baby dearly.
Please do not feel obligated to contribute if you are not at a point to be able to do so. Again, a card with encouraging words and prayer is just as powerful in God’s eyes and those in whom they have been offered on behalf of.
Secondly, the food pantry is in need of diapers. We will be collecting diapers all this month to deliver to the food pantry. We have chosen to do this activity as our Spring Outreach since the PRC is well blessed with food and diapers at this time. Our love and support will still be with the Will County PRC as we come together to support them in their Annual Walk for Life in April.
Also, we are still in need of some ladies to bake for the couples event on March 20th. If you have already received an email from Priscilla, she has your name and has you on the list. if you are willing to help support this event (they in turn are supporting our MOMS group and will give us some PR) by baking, please let myself or Priscilla know asap. Any amount of cookies or brownies are appreciated.
As sisters in Christ we stand in the gap for those whom the Lord lays on our hearts. I am so blessed to call you all my sisters. I treasure each one of you and pray for you and your families. Today is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it!!!!!!
Blessings to you,
I forgot to include yesterday in the reminder about a few outreach projects…..
If you can, please remember we are having a secret shower for Dalys’s daughter. If you have anything a new mom could use, including words of advice in a card, please remember to bring it on Thursday. you can wrap any items or put them in a gift bag. Names on the bag are optional. We will be delivering the stuff to her daughter early next week. The Lord has really laid on our hearts to reach out to this young new mom and let her know God not only knows about her situation but He loves her and her new little baby dearly.
Please do not feel obligated to contribute if you are not at a point to be able to do so. Again, a card with encouraging words and prayer is just as powerful in God’s eyes and those in whom they have been offered on behalf of.
Secondly, the food pantry is in need of diapers. We will be collecting diapers all this month to deliver to the food pantry. We have chosen to do this activity as our Spring Outreach since the PRC is well blessed with food and diapers at this time. Our love and support will still be with the Will County PRC as we come together to support them in their Annual Walk for Life in April.
Also, we are still in need of some ladies to bake for the couples event on March 20th. If you have already received an email from Priscilla, she has your name and has you on the list. if you are willing to help support this event (they in turn are supporting our MOMS group and will give us some PR) by baking, please let myself or Priscilla know asap. Any amount of cookies or brownies are appreciated.
As sisters in Christ we stand in the gap for those whom the Lord lays on our hearts. I am so blessed to call you all my sisters. I treasure each one of you and pray for you and your families. Today is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it!!!!!!
Blessings to you,
Monday, March 7, 2011
Tips for Keeping A Good Marriage
* Laugh and do not take things so seriously at times
* Be patient, things in life can be seasonal
* Be content
* Support your spouse positively and give spiritual encouragement
* Say what you mean and mean what you say
* Consider what is truly important in the relationship
* Communicate – don’t assume your husband knows what you want
* Practice forgiveness
* Listen!!!!!!!
* Make your spouse a priority
* Look for the good and tell him one (or more) positive things daily
* Agree to disagree
* Communication and sharing skills are important – practice them
* Become a student of each other
* Enjoy sex as a husband and wife united together
* Find something to do together (hobby, sport, etc)
* Have date nights on a regular basis if possible
* Express gratitude for each other
* Kiss him good-bye every morning
* Really listen to one another: Stop-Look-Listen
* Meditate on the reasons why you love your spouse Pray together and be of one mind
* Watch your touch with other men
* Communicate, tolerate and support one another
* Be a cheerleader for your spouse
* Make time for show interest in what interests your spouse
* Don’t stop French kissing
* Treat your husband as your neighbor
* Pray and listen for discernment
* Stop the “stinkin thinking” as soon as it starts
* Remember forgiveness begins with yourself
* Don’t hold onto offenses – forgive right away and stop the enemy in his tracks
* Be patient, things in life can be seasonal
* Be content
* Support your spouse positively and give spiritual encouragement
* Say what you mean and mean what you say
* Consider what is truly important in the relationship
* Communicate – don’t assume your husband knows what you want
* Practice forgiveness
* Listen!!!!!!!
* Make your spouse a priority
* Look for the good and tell him one (or more) positive things daily
* Agree to disagree
* Communication and sharing skills are important – practice them
* Become a student of each other
* Enjoy sex as a husband and wife united together
* Find something to do together (hobby, sport, etc)
* Have date nights on a regular basis if possible
* Express gratitude for each other
* Kiss him good-bye every morning
* Really listen to one another: Stop-Look-Listen
* Meditate on the reasons why you love your spouse Pray together and be of one mind
* Watch your touch with other men
* Communicate, tolerate and support one another
* Be a cheerleader for your spouse
* Make time for show interest in what interests your spouse
* Don’t stop French kissing
* Treat your husband as your neighbor
* Pray and listen for discernment
* Stop the “stinkin thinking” as soon as it starts
* Remember forgiveness begins with yourself
* Don’t hold onto offenses – forgive right away and stop the enemy in his tracks
MOMS Tips for marriage
Hello!
Hard to believe almost two weeks have passed already since our last meeting. I had completely forgot to send out the Tips for a Great Marriage notes from our table discussions. I came across them as I sat down to put some things together for this week’s meeting. The list is a pretty good one!! Be sure to open the attachment and print it. Refer to it frequently and remind yourself how blessed you truly are and use it as a reminder that all good things in life take work….especially our marriages.
I look forward to seeing you on Thursday. Our discussion will be on discipline and why we need to discipline our children. This discussion is for all….whether your kids are 2 months old, 2 years old or 22 years old. My mamma always says, “once a mom, always a mom!”. In addition to our discussion on the topic, we will also have some time to share about our precious children. PLEASE take a few minutes and pull out a several photos of your children. Share as many or as few as you would like. It will be a fun meeting to meet the children (in picture, of course) of your tablemates. You all will get a chance to share about the wonderful child/children the Lord has placed in your care.
We had many out sick last meeting or with sick little ones. Please know we will be praying for you all and for your attendance at the meeting. I pray that each one of you know you are loved and cherished by our MOMS group, but also, and even more so, by your Lord and Savior!
Until Thursday,
Rose
Hard to believe almost two weeks have passed already since our last meeting. I had completely forgot to send out the Tips for a Great Marriage notes from our table discussions. I came across them as I sat down to put some things together for this week’s meeting. The list is a pretty good one!! Be sure to open the attachment and print it. Refer to it frequently and remind yourself how blessed you truly are and use it as a reminder that all good things in life take work….especially our marriages.
I look forward to seeing you on Thursday. Our discussion will be on discipline and why we need to discipline our children. This discussion is for all….whether your kids are 2 months old, 2 years old or 22 years old. My mamma always says, “once a mom, always a mom!”. In addition to our discussion on the topic, we will also have some time to share about our precious children. PLEASE take a few minutes and pull out a several photos of your children. Share as many or as few as you would like. It will be a fun meeting to meet the children (in picture, of course) of your tablemates. You all will get a chance to share about the wonderful child/children the Lord has placed in your care.
We had many out sick last meeting or with sick little ones. Please know we will be praying for you all and for your attendance at the meeting. I pray that each one of you know you are loved and cherished by our MOMS group, but also, and even more so, by your Lord and Savior!
Until Thursday,
Rose
MEDICAL CLINIC GRAND OPENING
MEDICAL CLINIC GRAND OPENING
Will County Pregnancy Resource Center
Date: Sunday, March 13, 2011
Time: 2pm
Where: 1429 Plainfield Rd in Joliet (at the PRC)
Why: To celebrate what God has done at Will County and what He is going to continue to do!!
Please feel free to invite anyone who shares our vision and heart to see more unborn babies saved through ultrasound technology!
Following the ribbon cutting we will have a dessert social, tours of the renovated center and time of fellowship at the PRC.
Hope to see you at this
MILESTONE CELEBRATION!
For more Information call 815-744-7755 or email rosie@hopeforafuture.com
Will County Pregnancy Resource Center
Date: Sunday, March 13, 2011
Time: 2pm
Where: 1429 Plainfield Rd in Joliet (at the PRC)
Why: To celebrate what God has done at Will County and what He is going to continue to do!!
Please feel free to invite anyone who shares our vision and heart to see more unborn babies saved through ultrasound technology!
Following the ribbon cutting we will have a dessert social, tours of the renovated center and time of fellowship at the PRC.
Hope to see you at this
MILESTONE CELEBRATION!
For more Information call 815-744-7755 or email rosie@hopeforafuture.com
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