My Beloved Spencer,
I promise...
I will love you forever,
I will speak life into you,
I will treat you with respect,
I will support you,
I will be silly with you,
I will cry with you,
I would die for you,
I promise -
Always.
Your Best Friend ~ Tina
This poem was written By:
(c) Eurydice Stanley
~My Personal Memes~
My Prayer for this blog as well as my other three is the same prayer that Shannon Woodward has in her wonderful book:"A Whisper in Winter"
She writes;
"My prayer is that as you read through these stories,(my post) you'll begin to rest in God's perfect love, and maybe for the first time in a long while you'll stop struggling and striving.
Open your eyes and look up, and you'll see an amazing site: God is looking right back at you. He can't help it. Your Father loves you so much. He can't take
His eyes off you."
My personal prayer; my heart is that through my life and through God's wisdom and blessings that He has bestowed upon me, will reach out to all of you. That you will see my
heart to serve, love and nuture my beloved husband. That most importantly you will feel God's Amazing Grace through this site and it will so capture and transform
the way you live your life and the way you honor and represent your husband. May you adorn your husbands head with the finest gold and the most
precious jewels in the land. Amen
~ Pearls of Wisdom ~
Beginning July, 2008
~ Proverbs 31 Challenge ~
Beginning July, 2008
~ Virtuous Women Challenge ~
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Encouraging My Husband
![However, let each man of you [without exception] love his wife as [being in a sense] his very own self; and let the wife see that she respects and reverences her husband [that she notices him, regards him, honors him, prefers him, venerates, and esteems him; and that she defers to him, praises him, and loves and admires him exceedingly]. Ephesians 5:33](http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u159/ladolcevitabacon/blogs/Challenge.jpg)
Honoring My Husband
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Marriage By Grace
~ Wife Matters ~
~ 6 Way to Help Him Be the Spiritual Leader of Your Home ~
* Encourage him to be the spiritual leader at home.
When he leads be ready to follow.
* Pray God's Word over him daily. Pray over every area of his life.
* Encourage him to find an accountability partner, besides yourself, a
trusted and spiritual male friend. One that he can be transparent with and
one who shares his same beliefs in God, family and church.
* Help him make good use of his time. Time is critical to sustaining a spiritual
walk. A husband's schedule is often hectic, long, and stressful.
* Maintain a clean and organized home. Try your best to make the atmosphere
run smoothly and peacefully. Set aside a place in the home for him to be able
to study and read the word of God.
* Acknowledge his efforts around the house, do not nag him daily.
"But He said to me, My grace (My favor and loving-kindness and mercy) is enough for you [sufficient against any danger and enables you to bear the trouble manfully];
for My strength and power are made perfect (fulfilled and completed) and show themselves most effective in [your] weakness. Therefore,
I will all the more gladly glory in my weaknesses and infirmities, that the strength and power of Christ (the Messiah) may rest (yes,
may pitch a tent over and dwell) upon me!
Artwork by ~ Debbie Dewitt
Artwork by ~ Smith Haynes
Thursday, July 3, 2008~ Virtuous Women's Challenge ~ July 2008 ~ |
"Virtuous Women Challenge"
For the next 12 months in 2008, I will be challenging all of us to become better "godly" women.
Each month, I will present a new challenge. These challenges will involve memorizing Scripture and applying that Scripture to our lives.
Everything that we will be learning will revolve around the following: bettering ourselves as women, wives, mothers and business women, as well as becoming a better daughter, sister, Aunt, and friend.
May these cahllenges so richly bless you as you learn to become Virtuous Women.
Please feel free to post the above graphic on your blog as long as you provide a link back to my blog.
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Have a blessed day ladies, and be ready to be CHALLENGED!
Tina |
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Thursday, July 3, 2008~ Proverbs 31 Challenge ~ repost instructions ~ |
| Proverbs 31 challenge finally up. How many times have we read Proverbs 31 and cringed? Only to find ourselves saying, "I can never be her!" Well, ladies there is hope. I am so glad that God never puts anything in the word that we can not attain to. We just have to remember who is in control. The challenge is to find your favorite version of these verses. We are going to memorize them and study them line upon line, precept upon precept. I will not be rushing this study. I will be challenging you to take part in many neat activities that I will include in this study.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Materials you will need:Your BibleComposition Journal or a scrapbookscrapbooking paper to decorate the front an back cover of your journala beautiful pretty pen with pink ink.and passion, lots of passion.I am so excited about this challenge.I am currently decorating my journal/scrapbook and will post pictures as soon as possible.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I want to start out by looking at two versions ~The first version is the amplified and the second is the Message. Now I am not very fond of the message as a daily bible because it can water down the word too much, but I thought it's version of Proverbs 31 was nice.Amplified Version of Proverbs 31:10-31
10 A capable, intelligent, and virtuous woman--who is he who can find her? She is far more precious than jewels and her value is far above rubies or pearls.
11 The heart of her husband trusts in her confidently and relies on and believes in her securely, so that he has no lack of [honest] gain or need of [dishonest] spoil.
12 She comforts, encourages, and does him only good as long as there is life within her.
13 She seeks out wool and flax and works with willing hands [to develop it].
14 She is like the merchant ships loaded with foodstuffs; she brings her household's food from a far [country].
15 She rises while it is yet night and gets [spiritual] food for her household and assigns her maids their tasks.
16 She considers a [new] field before she buys or accepts it [expanding prudently and not courting neglect of her present duties by assuming other duties]; with her savings [of time and strength] she plants fruitful vines in her vineyard. [S. of Sol. 8:12.]
17 She girds herself with strength [spiritual, mental, and physical fitness for her God-given task] and makes her arms strong and firm.
18 She tastes and sees that her gain from work [with and for God] is good; her lamp goes not out, but it burns on continually through the night [of trouble, privation, or sorrow, warning away fear, doubt, and distrust].
19 She lays her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.
20 She opens her hand to the poor, yes, she reaches out her filled hands to the needy [whether in body, mind, or spirit].
21 She fears not the snow for her family, for all her household are doubly clothed in scarlet.
22 She makes for herself coverlets, cushions, and rugs of tapestry. Her clothing is of linen, pure and fine, and of purple [such as that of which the clothing of the priests and the hallowed cloths of the temple were made].
23 Her husband is known in the [city's] gates, when he sits among the elders of the land.
24 She makes fine linen garments and leads others to buy them; she delivers to the merchants girdles [or sashes that free one up for service].
25 Strength and dignity are her clothing and her position is strong and secure; she rejoices over the future [the latter day or time to come, knowing that she and her family are in readiness for it]!
26 She opens her mouth in skillful and godly Wisdom, and on her tongue is the law of kindness [giving counsel and instruction].
27 She looks well to how things go in her household, and the bread of idleness (gossip, discontent, and self-pity) she will not eat.
28 Her children rise up and call her blessed (happy, fortunate, and to be envied); and her husband boasts of and praises her, [saying],
29 Many daughters have done virtuously, nobly, and well [with the strength of character that is steadfast in goodness], but you excel them all.
30 Charm and grace are deceptive, and beauty is vain [because it is not lasting], but a woman who reverently and worshipfully fears the Lord, she shall be praised!
31 Give her of the fruit of her hands, and let her own works praise her in the gates [of the city]!
Footnotes:
- Proverbs 31:10 It is most unfortunate that this description of God's ideal woman is usually confined in readers' minds merely to its literal sense--her ability as a homemaker, as in the picture of Martha of Bethany in Luke 10:38-42. But it is obvious that far more than that is meant. When the summary of what makes her value "far above rubies" is given (in Prov. 31:30), it is her spiritual life only that is mentioned. One can almost hear the voice of Jesus saying, "Mary has chosen the good portion... which shall not be taken away from her" (Luke 10:42).
- Proverbs 31:29 "Many daughters have done... nobly and well... but you excel them all." What a glowing description here recorded of this woman in private life, this "capable, intelligent, and virtuous woman" of Prov. 31! It means she had done more than Miriam, the one who led a nation's women in praise to God (Exod. 15:20, 21); Deborah, the patriotic military advisor (Judg. 4:4-10); Ruth, the woman of constancy (Ruth 1:16); Hannah, the ideal mother (I Sam. 1:20; 2:19); the Shunammite, the hospitable woman (II Kings 4:8-10); Huldah, the woman who revealed God's secret message to national leaders (II Kings 22:14); and even more than Queen Esther, the woman who risked sacrificing her life for her people (Esth. 4:16). In what way did she "excel them all"? In her spiritual and practical devotion to God, which permeated every area and relationship of her life. All seven of the Christian virtues (II Pet. 1:5) are there, like colored threads in a tapestry. Her secret, which is open to everyone, is the Holy Spirit's climax to the story, and to this book. In Prov. 31:30, it becomes clear that the "reverent and worshipful fear of the Lord," which is "the beginning (the chief and choice part) of Wisdom" (Prov. 9:10), is put forth as the true foundation for a life which is valued by God and her husband as "far above rubies or pearls" (Prov. 31:10).
Message Version of Proverbs 31:10-31
A good woman is hard to find,
and worth far more than diamonds.
Her husband trusts her without reserve,
and never has reason to regret it.
Never spiteful, she treats him generously
all her life long.
She shops around for the best yarns and cottons,
and enjoys knitting and sewing.
She's like a trading ship that sails to faraway places
and brings back exotic surprises.
She's up before dawn, preparing breakfast
for her family and organizing her day.
She looks over a field and buys it,
then, with money she's put aside, plants a garden.
First thing in the morning, she dresses for work,
rolls up her sleeves, eager to get started.
She senses the worth of her work,
is in no hurry to call it quits for the day.
She's skilled in the crafts of home and hearth,
diligent in homemaking.
She's quick to assist anyone in need,
reaches out to help the poor.
She doesn't worry about her family when it snows;
their winter clothes are all mended and ready to wear.
.jpg) She makes her own clothing,
and dresses in colorful linens and silks.
Her husband is greatly respected
when he deliberates with the city fathers.
She designs gowns and sells them,
brings the sweaters she knits to the dress shops.
Her clothes are well-made and elegant,
and she always faces tomorrow with a smile.
When she speaks she has something worthwhile to say,
and she always says it kindly.
She keeps an eye on everyone in her household,
and keeps them all busy and productive.
Her children respect and bless her;
her husband joins in with words of praise:
"Many women have done wonderful things,
but you've outclassed them all!"
Charm can mislead and beauty soon fades.
The woman to be admired and praised
is the woman who lives in the Fear-of-God.
Give her everything she deserves!
Festoon her life with praises!
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Tuesday, June 10, 2008~ July Notes ~ |
Starting in July the Proverbs 31 Challenge, Pearls of Wisdom and the Virtuous Woman Challenge will begin again.
Thank You Tina
See the pics to the left.
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Tuesday, June 10, 2008~ Words from Jullian ~ |
Here are some encouraging tidbits from Jillian’s post:
Sing joyfully to God, all the earth:
serve ye the Lord with gladness.
Come in before his presence with exceeding great joy.
– Psalm 99:2
“Everyone is drawn to a smile,
who and what you are is reflected in your face.”
–Created to Be His Helpmeet
The most effective beauty aid is free–a joyful smile.
“Is your husband still married
to the same sweet little thing you were
when you were courting?
Or a long faced sickly complainer?
Love is like a flower, it grows only with sunshine.
Has your lover seen your sunshine lately?
Is he still your lover? What would HE say?”
–Created to Be His Helpmeet
If you have reason to be hurt or discouraged,
and yet you sing with thanksgiving,
this is a true sacrifice of worship to God.
A wise woman sets a joyful mood in her home.
… She knows that a lighthearted home relieves her husband of stress.
Joy begins with thankfulness.
It is amazing how your mouth controls your soul
…you can smile, and say thank you,
and your spirit is directed into gratitude,
with joy following.
Thankfulness is how you think.
Joy is the abundance it produces.
Read Jillian’s journey from discontent to joy
and how it is reigniting the spark in her marriage.
It was a good kick in the pants for me!
I struggle with pity parties from time to time
(although I rarely admit that’s what they are).
Time to quit being discontent and choose joy.
It’ll do wonderful things for your marriage.
Encourage your spouse
with a joyful heart and a smile on your face.
Remember, Ladies:
It is better to dwell in the wilderness,
than with a contentious and an angry woman.
– Proverbs 21:19
A quarrelsome wife is like
a constant dripping on a rainy day.
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Tuesday, February 12, 2008~ Simply Romantic ~ |
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Buy Your Beloved Husband a beautiful leather bound journal and write your personal thoughts, inspirational and romantic quotes, and love notes for him. Also keep any memory keepers: tickets to movies you have seen together, little notes you have added to his lunch box for work, record each date night you have went on and how it made you feel.
****Add only good and precious thoughts in this journal. This journal is not a place to bash him, train him or ridicule him! It is a journal of unconditional love.
As you journey through life together, start a tradition that you give him one each Valentines Day to look over. This way he can see your love visually. He can also see all the activities that you all did and what you thought.
Let's face it ladies, they need help. They were not meant to have a detailed mind like ourselves. Let's give them the extra push.
Okay, go shopping. Look for the journal that says your beloveds name. Let it draw you to it. Don't pick something that you would like, but find a journal that makes you think of your husband when you see it.
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Wednesday, February 6, 2008~ Pearls of Wisdom ~ |
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Never get to old to hold hands
"I am always with you; you hold me with your right hand. You guide me with Your counsel, and afterward you will take me to glory."
Psalm 73:23-24
It starts from the time we are born holding our mother's hand. Then we hold onto out little childhood friends in play, then we hold a hand to walk across the street. On to puppy love, and then on to marriage and into old age.
Holding hands is one of the silent, yet most romantic and intimate expression of love between two people.
My husband and I hold hands and I love it. There is just something about my husband holding my hand when we are out. It's like his silent way of telling the world that I am his. That he is proud to have me next to him.
I can remember when we first started dating we took walks at the lake and held hands along with waterfronts. We sat on our blanket after eating a wonderful picnic meal and he would wrap his arms around me and hold both of my hands. i felt so protected.
Even today, I feel very protected by my husband. He is my bestfriend and I hope to hold his hand for many years to come.
My challenge today is to hold your mans hand every chance you get. Tell him you love him and you hope to hold his hand for ever. That he makes you feel like you are on top of the world and that you are very proud of him.
Ladies, even if these feelings are not there, even if you are going through something with your spouse, I encourage you to begin to speak life into that relationship and speak it as though it were.
There are times that I am upset with my husband, but I try to keep in mind what my husband is really like and how he really feels about me. I pray for him and the situation and speak the word over him. Then I begin to speak to him as that man, because face it ladies there are so many times that are husbands just act cranky like we do. They deserve forgiveness and for us to overlook those moments.
Remember, we only live once and we need to love with as much heart as we can, so ladies, hold your spouses hand until the day you have to released it lovingly into the hands of God, or when He chooses to take one of you home.
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Monday, February 4, 2008~ God's Love Letter ~ |
It touched me the way I never expected it to be... This is by far the best Love Letter I've ever received... Enjoy~
My child,
You may not know me, but I know everything about you (Psalm 139:1). I know when you sit down, and when you rise up (Psalm 139:2), I am familiar with your ways (Psalm 139:3), even the very hairs on your head are numbered (Matthew 10:29-31). For you were made in my image (Genesis 1:27). In me you live and move, and have your being , for you are my offspring (Acts 17:28).
I knew you even before you were conceived (Jeremiah 1:4-5). I chose you when I planned creation (Ephesians 1:11-12). You were not a mistake, for all your plans are written in my book (Psalms 139:15-16). I determined the exact time of your birth, and where you would live (Acts 17:26). You were fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalms 139:14), I knit you together in your mother's womb (Psalms 139:13), and brought you forth on the day you were born (Psalms 71:6).
I have been misrepresented by those who don't know me (John 8:41-44). I am not distant and angry, but I am the complete expression of love (1 John 4:16), and it is my desire to lavish my love on you (1 John 3:1) simply because you are my child and I am your Father (1 John 3:1). I offer you more than your earthly father ever could (Matthew 1:11) for I am the perfect Father (Matthew 5:48). Every good gift that you receives comes from my hand (James 1:17) for I am your provider and I meet all your needs (Matthew 6:31-33).
My plan for your future has always been filled with hope (Jeremiah 29:11) Because I love you with an everlasting love (Jeremiah 31:3). My thoughts towards you are countless as the sands on the seashore (Psalms 139:17-18) And I rejoice over you with singing (Zephaniah 3:17). I will never stop doing good to you (Jeremiah 32:40) For you are my treasured possession (Exodus 19:5). I desired to establish you with all my heart and all my soul (Jeremiah 32:41).
And I want to show you great and marvelous things (Jeremiah 33:3) If you seek me with all your heart, you will find me (Deuteronomy 4:29). Delight in me, and I will give you the desires of your heart (Psalms 37:4), For it is I who give you those desires (Philippians 2:13).
I am able to do more than you could possibly imagine (Ephesians 3:20), For I am your greatest encourager (2 Thesselonians 2:16-17). I am also the Father who comforts you in all your troubles (2 Corinthians 1:3-4). When you are brokenhearted, I am close to you (Psalm 34:18). As a shepherd carries a lamb, I have carried you close to my heart (Isaiah 40:11).
One day, I will wipe away every tear from your eyes (Revelation 21:3-4). I am your Father, and I love you even as I love my son, Jesus (John 1:23). For in Jesus, my love for you is revealed (John 17:26). He is the exact representation of my being (Hebrews 1:3). He came to demonstrate that I am for you, not against you (Romans 8:31). And to tell you that I am not counting your sins (2 Corinthians 5:18-19).
Jesus died so that you and I can be reconciled (2 Corinthians 5:18-19). His death was the ultimate expression of my love for you (1 John 4:10).
I gave up everything I loved that I might gain your love (Romans 8:31-32). If you received the gift of my son Jesus, you received me (1 John 2:23), And nothing will ever separate you from my love again (Romans 8:38-39).
Come home and I will throw the biggest party heaven has ever seen (Luke 15:7). I have always been Father, and will always be Father (Ephesians 3:14-15).
My question is, will you be my child? (John 1:12-13)
I am waiting for you (Luke 15: 11-12)
Love,
Your Dad
Almighty God
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Monday, February 4, 2008~ Commitment to Loveliness ~ |
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Continue to studying the fruit of the spirit study
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Pray more about my opinions and speak less
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Continue fixing breakfast for my husband before work
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Start sewing more for my home, children and for my business: "A Piece of My Heart"
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Begin new devtions for the children according to their ages.
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Monday, February 4, 2008~ Proverbs 31 Challenge ~ |
| Proverbs 31 challenge finally up. How many times have we read Proverbs 31 and cringed? Only to find ourselves saying, "I can never be her!" Well, ladies there is hope. I am so glad that God never puts anything in the word that we can not attain to. We just have to remember who is in control. The challenge is to find your favorite version of these verses. We are going to memorize them and study them line upon line, precept upon precept. I will not be rushing this study. I will be challenging you to take part in many neat activities that I will include in this study.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Materials you will need:Your BibleComposition Journal or a scrapbookscrapbooking paper to decorate the front an back cover of your journala beautiful pretty pen with pink ink.and passion, lots of passion.I am so excited about this challenge.I am currently decorating my journal/scrapbook and will post pictures as soon as possible.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I want to start out by looking at two versions ~The first version is the amplified and the second is the Message. Now I am not very fond of the message as a daily bible because it can water down the word too much, but I thought it's version of Proverbs 31 was nice.Amplified Version of Proverbs 31:10-31
10 A capable, intelligent, and virtuous woman--who is he who can find her? She is far more precious than jewels and her value is far above rubies or pearls.
11 The heart of her husband trusts in her confidently and relies on and believes in her securely, so that he has no lack of [honest] gain or need of [dishonest] spoil.
12 She comforts, encourages, and does him only good as long as there is life within her.
13 She seeks out wool and flax and works with willing hands [to develop it].
14 She is like the merchant ships loaded with foodstuffs; she brings her household's food from a far [country].
15 She rises while it is yet night and gets [spiritual] food for her household and assigns her maids their tasks.
16 She considers a [new] field before she buys or accepts it [expanding prudently and not courting neglect of her present duties by assuming other duties]; with her savings [of time and strength] she plants fruitful vines in her vineyard. [S. of Sol. 8:12.]
17 She girds herself with strength [spiritual, mental, and physical fitness for her God-given task] and makes her arms strong and firm.
18 She tastes and sees that her gain from work [with and for God] is good; her lamp goes not out, but it burns on continually through the night [of trouble, privation, or sorrow, warning away fear, doubt, and distrust].
19 She lays her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.
20 She opens her hand to the poor, yes, she reaches out her filled hands to the needy [whether in body, mind, or spirit].
21 She fears not the snow for her family, for all her household are doubly clothed in scarlet.
22 She makes for herself coverlets, cushions, and rugs of tapestry. Her clothing is of linen, pure and fine, and of purple [such as that of which the clothing of the priests and the hallowed cloths of the temple were made].
23 Her husband is known in the [city's] gates, when he sits among the elders of the land.
24 She makes fine linen garments and leads others to buy them; she delivers to the merchants girdles [or sashes that free one up for service].
25 Strength and dignity are her clothing and her position is strong and secure; she rejoices over the future [the latter day or time to come, knowing that she and her family are in readiness for it]!
26 She opens her mouth in skillful and godly Wisdom, and on her tongue is the law of kindness [giving counsel and instruction].
27 She looks well to how things go in her household, and the bread of idleness (gossip, discontent, and self-pity) she will not eat.
28 Her children rise up and call her blessed (happy, fortunate, and to be envied); and her husband boasts of and praises her, [saying],
29 Many daughters have done virtuously, nobly, and well [with the strength of character that is steadfast in goodness], but you excel them all.
30 Charm and grace are deceptive, and beauty is vain [because it is not lasting], but a woman who reverently and worshipfully fears the Lord, she shall be praised!
31 Give her of the fruit of her hands, and let her own works praise her in the gates [of the city]!
Footnotes:
- Proverbs 31:10 It is most unfortunate that this description of God's ideal woman is usually confined in readers' minds merely to its literal sense--her ability as a homemaker, as in the picture of Martha of Bethany in Luke 10:38-42. But it is obvious that far more than that is meant. When the summary of what makes her value "far above rubies" is given (in Prov. 31:30), it is her spiritual life only that is mentioned. One can almost hear the voice of Jesus saying, "Mary has chosen the good portion... which shall not be taken away from her" (Luke 10:42).
- Proverbs 31:29 "Many daughters have done... nobly and well... but you excel them all." What a glowing description here recorded of this woman in private life, this "capable, intelligent, and virtuous woman" of Prov. 31! It means she had done more than Miriam, the one who led a nation's women in praise to God (Exod. 15:20, 21); Deborah, the patriotic military advisor (Judg. 4:4-10); Ruth, the woman of constancy (Ruth 1:16); Hannah, the ideal mother (I Sam. 1:20; 2:19); the Shunammite, the hospitable woman (II Kings 4:8-10); Huldah, the woman who revealed God's secret message to national leaders (II Kings 22:14); and even more than Queen Esther, the woman who risked sacrificing her life for her people (Esth. 4:16). In what way did she "excel them all"? In her spiritual and practical devotion to God, which permeated every area and relationship of her life. All seven of the Christian virtues (II Pet. 1:5) are there, like colored threads in a tapestry. Her secret, which is open to everyone, is the Holy Spirit's climax to the story, and to this book. In Prov. 31:30, it becomes clear that the "reverent and worshipful fear of the Lord," which is "the beginning (the chief and choice part) of Wisdom" (Prov. 9:10), is put forth as the true foundation for a life which is valued by God and her husband as "far above rubies or pearls" (Prov. 31:10).
Message Version of Proverbs 31:10-31
A good woman is hard to find,
and worth far more than diamonds.
Her husband trusts her without reserve,
and never has reason to regret it.
Never spiteful, she treats him generously
all her life long.
She shops around for the best yarns and cottons,
and enjoys knitting and sewing.
She's like a trading ship that sails to faraway places
and brings back exotic surprises.
She's up before dawn, preparing breakfast
for her family and organizing her day.
She looks over a field and buys it,
then, with money she's put aside, plants a garden.
First thing in the morning, she dresses for work,
rolls up her sleeves, eager to get started.
She senses the worth of her work,
is in no hurry to call it quits for the day.
She's skilled in the crafts of home and hearth,
diligent in homemaking.
She's quick to assist anyone in need,
reaches out to help the poor.
She doesn't worry about her family when it snows;
their winter clothes are all mended and ready to wear.
She makes her own clothing,
and dresses in colorful linens and silks.
Her husband is greatly respected
when he deliberates with the city fathers.
She designs gowns and sells them,
brings the sweaters she knits to the dress shops.
Her clothes are well-made and elegant,
and she always faces tomorrow with a smile.
When she speaks she has something worthwhile to say,
and she always says it kindly.
She keeps an eye on everyone in her household,
and keeps them all busy and productive.
Her children respect and bless her;
her husband joins in with words of praise:
"Many women have done wonderful things,
but you've outclassed them all!"
Charm can mislead and beauty soon fades.
The woman to be admired and praised
is the woman who lives in the Fear-of-God.
Give her everything she deserves!
Festoon her life with praises!
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Monday, February 4, 2008~ Simply Romantic ~ |
I love Romance!
Simply Romantic is just that. I will be adding some tips and ideas to add to your marraige that will add a little romance. Hope you enjoy.
Tip 1~
Write a check for 100 kisses and be available to cash the check when and whereever he please. (the secret ~ whose really counting how many he has spent? Heee)
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Monday, February 4, 2008~ February Challenge ~ |
"Virtuous Women Challenge"
Alright Ladies, I hope you all have truly been blessed by this challenge.
Just to refresh anyones memory or to share with anyone who is new to this site. We have been working on Ephesians 5:21-33 We were reading, memorizing and putting these verses to work in our marriage. I see that not too many people participated or atleast they didn't post? If you did the challenge I would really enjoy it if you would leave a comment on how this challenge has affected you as a believer, wife and how it affected your overall marriage.
As much as I want to move on to a new challenge. I have really prayed about this and feel that I am to run this challenge one more time. Not only for other women, but for myself as well. So if you did the challenge I encourage you to do it again and dig in deeper to this challenge. 30 days we know is never really enough time for these verses concerning our marriage. As far as I can see, I truly believe they are the foundation to any great marriage. If we can get them memorized and working in our marriage I know that our marriage will be more of a blessing and God can move freely within our relationship. So here again I will include the post for last months challenge below.
I really want to here from you all, so please feel free to post through out February. I will also be having many fun things here for couples. Especially since love is in the air for this month. Some ideas that will refresh, rejuventate and bring you all closer.
Tina.
PS ~ I would suggest getting a journal specifically for marraige. It is a great place to add prayers, thoughts, and what God is speaking to you. This jounral will become a marriage treasure for years to come. So take your time and let it become a part of your journey to being the best wife God called YOU to be.
"Virtuous Women Challenge"
For the next 12 months in 2008, I will be challenging all of us to become better women. Each month, I will present a new challenge. These challenges will involve memorizing Scripture and applying that Scripture to our lives. Everything that we will be learning will revolve around the following: bettering ourselves as women, wives, mothers and business women, as well as becoming a better daughter, sister, Aunt, and friend. May you enjoy as you learn to become Virtuous Women. Please feel free to post the above graphic on your blog as long as you provide a link back to my blog. Please link the graphic to:
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January's Challenge
Read, memorize, and meditate on the verses below. Then read and answer the discussion questions. My challenge to you this month starting today is to memorize these 13 verses. Then each day meditate and speak them over your marriage. Leave me comments along the way and share with us how these verses are changing the way you view marriage and what impact they have had on your marriage. All comments regarding this month's challenge need to be posted by January 31st.
Thanks,
Tina
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Ephesians 5:21-33
5:21 subjecting yourselves one to another in the fear of Christ.
5:22 Wives, be subject to your own husbands, as to the Lord.
5:23 For the husband is the head of the wife, and Christ also is the head of the assembly, being himself the savior of the body.
5:24 But as the assembly is subject to Christ, so let the wives also be to their own husbands in everything.
5:25 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the assembly, and gave himself up for it;
5:26 that he might sanctify it, having cleansed it by the washing of water with the word,
5:27 that he might present the assembly to himself gloriously, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.
5:28 Even so ought husbands also to love their own wives as their own bodies. He who loves his own wife loves himself.
5:29 For no man ever hated his own flesh; but nourishes and cherishes it, even as the Lord also does the assembly;
5:30 because we are members of his body, of his flesh and bones.
5:31 "For this cause a man will leave his father and mother, and will be joined to his wife. The two will become one flesh."
5:32 This mystery is great, but I speak concerning Christ and of the assembly.
5:33 Nevertheless each of you must also love his own wife even as himself; and let the wife see that she respects her husband.
"Good Marraiges result not from always agreeing with eachother, but from making an effort to understand why the other is thinking, feeling, or acting a certain way."
by~
Robin McGraw
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Read the following questions, mediate upon them , pray about them and answer them to the best of your understanding.
Wives
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What is the relationship between "submission" and "obedience"? (1Pet 3:5,6)
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What are some examples of how we practice submission to the Lord?
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What are some examples of a wife submitting to her husband?
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What conflicts do you see between this passage and today's society?
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For example, is the role of a husband a recognized authority figure in today's society?
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Is "submission" of a wife considered a virtue in today's society?
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For woman who are married or considering marriage,under what conditions would you be willing to obey your husband? (Probably good to clarify this before you get married!)
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For men considering marriage, what characteristics might you look for in a woman which may indicate that she would recognize and submit to your authority over her as her husband?
Husbands
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From vs 25-27, how did Christ express His love for the church?
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How might this concept of love differ from the world's concept of love?
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How might husbands be involved in the process of making their wives holy and blameless?
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vs 29 if we really love our own body, wouldn't it be best to do for it whatever it wants us to do?
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How did Jesus treat His body? (and I really mean his physical body)
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With Control: Matt 4:2-4 (Fasting)
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With Purpose: John 6:51-56 (My flesh I give for the life of the world)
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With Honor: John 2:19-21 (God's Temple)
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Similarly, how has He historically treated His Church?
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For example, consider how he speaks to the Ephesian church in Rev 2:1-7.
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Would it ever by appropriate for husbands to speak to their wives in a similar manner? (Similarly you might consider how He spoke to other churches in Rev 2,3 in deriving applications based on the priniciples revealed in this section)
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vs 31-32 What is the purpose of marriage?
Comments
Categorical Submission
Eph 5:21 Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.
One way in which we can express our reverence for Christ is by submitting to the authorities under which he has placed us. "Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted" Rom 13:1-2a One way to measure one's reverence for Christ is by their attitude towards and the degree to which they properly submit to the human authorities God has established in their life.
To submit to one another of course does not mean that every individual submits to every other individual (which is a sort of egalitarian interpretation). For in that case there would be no recognized authority to begin with. Rather this verse means for the one under authority to submit to the one who is in authority over them. In Ephesians 5 and 6 Paul categorizes who are those in authority and their subordinates and speaks about the role relationships between the two.
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Eph 5:22 Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord.
In this modern age of feminism this is perhaps one of the most contemptible verses in the Bible to the modern feminist, and as such it is one of the ways in which Christian women can be outstanding in the practice of their faith. As it is Western feminist society doesn't even recognize the role of husband as one having a legitimate God given role of authority over his wife. In fact much of modern society can be characterized as God had spoken in Isaiah, "Their children are rebellious and women rule over them. O my people, your guides lead you astray; they turn you from the path." Isaiah 3:12 But as for Christians, "do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is— his good, pleasing and perfect will." Rom 12:2
The manner in which wives submit to their husbands is a reflection of the manner in which they submit to the Lord. Being submissive to the Lordship of Christ will be reflected in your marriage. Indeed women who have embraced their role of service and subordination to the Lord will find taking on the role of submission and subordination to their husband to be natural, and indeed even a way in which to influence others for Christ, even if their husband is an unbeliever. A women's submission to her husband is a beautiful thing.
"Wives, in the same way be submissive to your husbands so that, if any of them do not believe the word, they may be won over without words by the behavior of their wives, when they see the purity and reverence of your lives. Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight. For this is the way the holy women of the past who put their hope in God used to make themselves beautiful. They were submissive to their own husbands" 1Peter 3:1-5
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Husband head of the wife
Eph 5:23,24 For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the Savior. Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything.
The husband is head of his wife in a similar manner in which Christ is head of the church. So in considering what constitutes submission in a marriage relationship we can draw upon what the Bible says of the subordinate role of the church to Christ. Would the relationship between the church and Christ be characterized as egalitarian? Certainly not. While modern evangelical feminists may claim that the "authority" which passage seems to indicate that the husband has over his wife does not incorporate "power or control", only responsibility, I would say it would follow that neither would Christ's authority over His church incorporate "power or control", but only responsibility, which is not the case. Treating the authority of husbands with such contempt is to likewise treat the authority of Christ with contempt, which is not something Christians would do.
How does the church submit to Christ? It first of all takes on an attitude of subordination and embraces the intention to do what he said. And as such it seeks to find out what the Lord has commanded explicitly and implicitly and what are his intentions concerning the purpose and role of the church so as to derive applications in accordance with his will. And secondly is the church's practice of verbally acknowledging the lordship of Christ. From this analogy wives can derive applications as to how they may treat their husbands appropriately.
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In Everything
Now as for the phrase "in everything", due to the infiltration of feminism into modern Christendom, and consequently the lack of education on the subject of submission, there seems to be a great deal of hostility and ignorance on the concepts of submission to human authority. So just to set the record straight, all human authority has only a limited realm of authority outside of which it cannot exercise legitimate authority. This is not to say, as some would prefer so as to excuse themselves from submission, that if one attempts to exercise authority outside of their legitimate realm of authority they lose authority altogether. That is not the case. For example Christians were commanded to submit to civil authority even though at times civil authority would overstep their bound. Consequently many early Christians were killed by civil authority because they refused to worship Caesar, a command given by Caesar outside of his legitimate realm of authority. And yet they continued to obey with regards to other civil regulations. Likewise for wives. "In everything" is referring to everything which is within their husband's legitimate realm of authority.
If for example a husband were to instruct his wife to violate civil regulations, that is not within his realm of authority (unless perhaps if the civil authorities had overstepped their own boundary). Likewise if a huband commands his wife to do something God indicates is sin. That's not within his legitimate realm of authority and as such the wife should disregard such a command. But that does not then invalidate the commands he has given which were within his legitimate realm of authority.
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Husbands love your wives
Eph 5:25 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her
Notice that while wives were instructed to obey their husands, the husband is instructed to love his wife. This is the language of love in any vertical relationship. The one under authority expresses love for the authority through obedience and consequently respect. Those in authority are to love by seeking to meet the real needs of those under authority, even sacrificially so.
Consider the humilation it may take to be such a husband. "Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death— even death on a cross!" Php 2:5-8
A husband's role is reflect in that of Christ.
Some Aspects of the role of Husband:
To Provide
2Peter 1:3 "His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness"
To Instruct
1Cor 14:35a "If they want to inquire about something, they should ask their own husbands at home"
To Discipline
Rev 3:19 "Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest, and repent."
To Reconcile
Jer 3:12-14 "’Return, faithless Israel,’ declares the LORD, ‘I will frown on you no longer, for I am merciful,’ declares the LORD, ‘I will not be angry forever. Only acknowledge your guilt— you have rebelled against the LORD your God, you have scattered your favors to foreign gods under every spreading tree, and have not obeyed me,’" declares the LORD. "Return, faithless people," declares the LORD, "for I am your husband."
Col 1:22 "But now he has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation—"
To Encourage
2Th 2:16,17 "May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word."
And with regards to the exercise of authority, consider the kinds and purpose of his commands to his church. He had commands concerning their own sanctification, the preparation of then next generation, and concerning influencing those in the world to be reconciled to God.
Sanctify your Wife
Eph 5:26,27 to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, and to present her to himself as a radiant church, without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish, but holy and blameless.
Jesus' priority with regards to the church is to make her holy and blameless. What is the implications Paul wants us to infer concerning the husband's role? The implication appears to be to nurture the wife in such a way as to make her attractive to oneself. Now as the values of a Christian husband are aligned with Christ, it would appear the process and goals would be similar. That is, a woman is only so attractive as she is godly. Teach her through the Word of God, deal with issues of sin with her edification in mind. And as Peter wrote, to develop in her "the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight." 1Peter 3:4 And of course, just as with Christ and his church, cooperation is required.
Of course husbands are to be considerate in this process, as is Christ. Peter mentions, "Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers." 1Peter 3:7
Your Wife Your Body
Eph 5:28-32 In this same way, husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself. After all, no one ever hated his own body, but he feeds and cares for it, just as Christ does the church—for we are members of his body. "For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh." (Genesis 2:24) This is a profound mystery— but I am talking about Christ and the church.
Paul mentions, "The wife’s body does not belong to her alone but also to her husband. In the same way, the husband’s body does not belong to him alone but also to his wife." 1Cor 7:4 Thus in contrast to pro-abortion feminists who say, "It's my body and can do what I damn well please with it", Christian women are to recognize that their body is not solely their property. Likewise concerning Christ and the church it is written, "Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it." 1Cor 12:27 and "he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again."2Cor 5:15
What is the mystery of marriage? Marriage was designed to be an analogy of the relationship between Christ and the church. The Christian's objective in marriage is to try to conform to that design. Thus by understanding the intended relationship between Christ and the church we can learn more about God's intentions concerning the marriage relationship. And conversely, by understanding and experiencing marriage, we can further our understanding of the relationship intended between Christ and the church.
Huband Loves, Wife Respects
Eph 5:33 However, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.
A marriage cannot be considered "working" unless these elements are present. Namely the husband loves his wife appropriately, and the wife respects her husband. Just to mention one other thing, it is counterproductive for the wife to say that I won't respect him until he loves me as I expect, or for the husband to say that I won't love her until she respects me as I expect. Each is responsible to carry out their own role, though just as with Christ and the church, how you carry it out will be affected by your relationship with your spouse.
Wife submit to your husband
"Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them."Col 3:18,19
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Sunday, January 27, 2008~ I have unexpected, but GREAT news ~ |
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Many of you know I have been fasting. I was hoping to go all the way to Feb 3, 2008, but I had to stop due to some very important, yet suprising news that I received Friday night.
Little Ariana Mariah Faith, just turned 5 months, January 20, 08 and has heard that she is no longer going to be the baby.
Due date: Somewhere between September 3-8, 08
This will be my second set this close in age. My 9 year old boy Josiah and 8 year old girl Hannah, could pass for twins and they act just alike, it is scary. They are 14months apart.
Well, I thought I would share the GREAT news. So much for that full spees exercise video and kickboxing! I suppose it is Denise Austin Pregnancy Exercise Video.
I will be adding more about my fast and all the great things God is doing.
Back to normal posting in Feb, and new stuff going on that I will be doing.
Tina
Have a GREAT day!
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Wednesday, January 16, 2008~ I am still here. ~ |
Just a quick note to all my sisters in Christ. I just want to let everyone know that I have not gone anywhere. I am currently taking a Sabbatical and a 21 day fast until the 6th of February. I will be posting as the Lord leads up until that date.
The reason I am taking this time is to lean into God, for direction. I want so much to have God's purpose in my life. I am seeking His destiny for me. There are so many situations that he is showing me and I am just really needing to lean into Him and seek His face and presence.
I will share as the Lord leads what is happening in my life. He is a wonderful God, isn't He? When we least expect it He begins to woo us to Himself?
I ask for much prayer for me and that God will show me and lead me into the knowledge of why he has created me to be 35 years young in 2008 and what my calling is.
I know that one of my heartstrings has been with missions. My heart has been called to Zambia, Africa for quite sometime now. I also know that He has put prayerwalking into my life as well.
I am seeking direction for my blogs and what God wants to do through me. I anticipate God's heart and His vision for my life.
Thank you all for all your prayers, I feel them coming my way already.
Please continue to do the Challenge for January, WE WILL discuss this come February and there will be a brand new Challenge for that month. I look forward to reading your entries on how the Lord is moving in your blessed marriage.
Much Love in Jesus,
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Wednesday, January 9, 2008~ Pearls of Wisdom ~ |
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"Have Fun Just Being Together"
"As for the rich in this world, charge them not to be proud and arrogant and contemptuous of others, nor to set their hopes on uncertain riches, but on God, Who richly and ceaselessly provides us with everything for [our] enjoyment."
1 Timothy 6:17
In the last Pearls of Wisdom we learned that a great marriage requires our effort, but did you know that it also needs fun. We have got to remember that keeping the spark in our marriage only happens if we keep the mindsets we had in the beginning.
My sweet husband and I continue to this day, to go out every Friday. This is our time, our date night. I find myself every week looking forward to that night. Raising 6 children in our home can have so many highs and lows (more highs!!), but even with all the love that we have for them, we look forward to spending time together. Just us, no children!!
Some people have said to us, "You all are being so selfish!" Well you know what I can only respond with a sorry, but we believe we are giving our children the best gift possible. When we set time aside to keep our marriage strong, to fall in love over and over again, to live in love, we are giving them security.
I will tell you that the children watch. My children are always making cute little comments about daddy is taking mom out to dinner and if he buys me flowers, a card, or something special they notice that too.
You see we are the blueprint to our children of what marriage is to look like as well as what our relationship with Christ should look like. For those two reasons alone is why we put our marriage as top priority, under our personal relationship with Christ, but not under our ministry!
I do not know how many times I have seem married couples who are called by God into a specific ministry, gets so involved into that calling, that they forget they have a married life. I know two right now where I live and their marriage is falling apart. One of the couples we found out just filed for divorce. The devil is busy!
I do want to say I believe that ministry is important, but I also believe that marriage comes first.
God ordained marriage in the beginning. Like I said earlier, marriage was a blueprint for us to show the world how Jesus and the Church work together. Even in that realm when we really look deep into it and ask, "Would God have me put my ministry or calling above the Him?"
No!, You see even in my relationship with Jesus (symbolizing my husband) I am to seek God first, not my calling/ministry! I was born to worship Him and to minister to Him first. Jesus before ministry. There are many people serving ministry, but never serving JESUS! They are serving in vain.
Same in marriage, we work on our marraige first. We represent the "church relationship," This is why God says to a minister that his house is to be in order. He cannot take care of the physical church, if his domestic church is messed up.
I say all this to say, "Have fun, keep the spark alive and take time out for the two of you, always!!"
When was the last time you went out to eat? Went to the movies together, alone? Went to the park and had a picnic? Had a snow fight? or even flew a kite together?
Yes, keep your love child-like. Are we not that way with God? Ladies, when I stand next to my beloved husband, I always ask myself, "Can the world see Jesus in us? Do we exhibit 1 Corinthians 13 love? Oh, that is my hearts prayer, to let me be love to this world, but it starts at home first.
Prayer: "Dear Lord, I know that marriage is your gift to us. How beautiful was your plan to allow us to represent our relationship with you through our marriage. Lord, let me stand up and take that responsibility seriously. I love you so much Lord anf I know my calling as a wife. Show me where you have hidden all the precioous jewels for my husbands crown. Direct my feet onto each chosen path. Let me find each one so that I might place them in his crown. I want him to shine in the cities gates and I know that I play a huge role in that. Thank you for trusting me to represent the churches love and respect for you."
Your Daughter,
Tina
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Monday, January 7, 2008~ Commitment to Loveliness ~ |
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Get up and make my bed every morning.
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Get dressed for the day.
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Watch my speech and my intentions.
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Work on memorizing the Fruits of the Spirit and their order:
22 But the fruit of the [Holy] Spirit [the work which His presence within accomplishes] is love, joy (gladness), peace, patience (an even temper, forbearance), kindness, goodness (benevolence), faithfulness,
23 Gentleness (meekness, humility), self-control (self-restraint, continence). Against such things there is no law [[a]that can bring a charge].
The reason for memorizing them in order is because that is God's plan. Anytime their is a list in the scriptures. or people together. There is order for a reason. In people ~ they are listed by who had the most influence. In a list ~ you can't accomplish the second without doing the first. Example: you cannot have the fullness joy without love, you cannot have peace without joy, patience without peace, kindness without patience, goodness without kindness, faithfulness without goodness, gentleness without faithfulness and self-control without gentleness.
You may experience each one at times, but you cannot have the fullness, or walk in the fullnes of eachone without accomplishing the one listed before it.
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Friday, January 4, 2008~ Good Marriages ~ |
"Virtuous Women Challenge"
For the next 12 months in 2008, I will be challenging all of us to become better women. Each month, I will present a new challenge. These challenges will involve memorizing Scripture and applying that Scripture to our lives. Everything that we will be learning will revolve around the following: bettering ourselves as women, wives, mothers and business women, as well as becoming a better daughter, sister, Aunt, and friend. May you enjoy as you learn to become Virtuous Women. Please feel free to post the above graphic on your blog as long as you provide a link back to my blog. Please link the graphic to:
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