This is just a brief statement I wanted to share since I have been on vacation for the past week.
Ladies and gentlemen, if you chose to get married (without the Lord's leading) and are going through various trials and tribulations, you have to decide to STAY married. What I mean is, you might have fallen down and did things the world's way, and now are suffering from the devil's snares, but you have to make a decision to do what's right. You're married under the eyes of the Lord. Decide to do the biblical thing and leave your marriage in his hands.
I have told people, it's not a marriage without some trials. I learned this from Juanita Bynum;a CD she has about the Proverbs 31 woman...you are going to have to go through some things. Especially being a Christian; you will go through a lot of things.
I am not one to say my marriage is perfect, but I am one to say I will fight the good fight despite what the world thinks. As Christians, you have to look at the love you originally had and bring it back into the marriage. You might have to understand that it is going to take time, but time is all you have (long or short). God is looking to you both (if you are saved) to do the right thing according to his word. If only one of you is saved, get 'ta prayin'! Someone has to keep the strength in the marriage, especially if you want it all to work.
There are going to be times where each of you are going to have to take YOU out of the equation and pull it all together. We are in our last days and the last thing you want to hinder you from making it to heaven is not being who you need to be in your marriage.
Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord. Fro the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the Savior. Eph. 5:22-23
Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ Loved the church and gave himself up for her to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word,
Eph 5: 25-27
God is good and will "see" you through all things in your life. Look to him to help you rekindle the spice in your life.
God bless.
God's awesome power and grace are evident in our lives. Women need to grasp their spirituality and obtain the breakthroughs necessary for growth and elevation.
Monday, March 31, 2008
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Working Wednesday---How does your internet voice SOUND?
I first wrote about "Internet voice" on qassia; click the title above and you can view what we call intel.
Okay, a brief synopsis; your Internet voice (blogs, networking postings, etc) tells a lot about your character and how well you work with others.
If you can't speak kindly to others in your Internet voice are you going to make it in the business world?
One of those people that see your post, or advertisement, etc is either going to be a customer or refer YOU to someone else.
Work had at smiling when you type and be spiritually affectionate to those you don't know and can't see. Why? Your income counts on it.
Okay, a brief synopsis; your Internet voice (blogs, networking postings, etc) tells a lot about your character and how well you work with others.
If you can't speak kindly to others in your Internet voice are you going to make it in the business world?
One of those people that see your post, or advertisement, etc is either going to be a customer or refer YOU to someone else.
Work had at smiling when you type and be spiritually affectionate to those you don't know and can't see. Why? Your income counts on it.
Monday, March 17, 2008
Marriage Monday ~~Your Spouse Isn't Saved!
We are in a time where we have to live according to the word. It's no time for mistakes, and mishaps...thought patterns have to change. OUR marriages are at stake and the enemy knows it. We can pull it together now or wait.......until the rapture..which will be too late.
God gave us directions so let's try to adhere to them:
1. 1 Corinthians 7:5
Do not deprive each other except by mutual consent and for a time, so that you may devote yourselves to prayer.
~~~do not take the intimacy away from your spouse.........you both need it.
2. 1 Corinthians 7:33
But a married man is concerned about the affairs of this world--how he can please his wife---
~~~the husband can't be everything to everybody, if he isn't anything to his wife first.
3. 1 Corinthians 7: 34(b)
But a married woman is concerned about the affairs of this world--how she can please her husband.
~~the wife can't be anything to the world if she isn't a wife in her home first.
4. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
Love is patient, love is kind, It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
~~what else is there to say? Walk in total love with your spouse.
5. Ephesians 5:25-27
Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the Church and gave himself up for her 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.
~~Husbands find it easy to blame their wives (or any woman) for any and all things. But as the husband, despite the faults in the wife, they should build them up in FRONT OF PEOPLE, while praying to the Lord to help change them.
Come back next week for part two!
**Don't forget registration for the For the Married Weekend in Lake Geneva, WI.
God gave us directions so let's try to adhere to them:
1. 1 Corinthians 7:5
Do not deprive each other except by mutual consent and for a time, so that you may devote yourselves to prayer.
~~~do not take the intimacy away from your spouse.........you both need it.
2. 1 Corinthians 7:33
But a married man is concerned about the affairs of this world--how he can please his wife---
~~~the husband can't be everything to everybody, if he isn't anything to his wife first.
3. 1 Corinthians 7: 34(b)
But a married woman is concerned about the affairs of this world--how she can please her husband.
~~the wife can't be anything to the world if she isn't a wife in her home first.
4. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
Love is patient, love is kind, It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
~~what else is there to say? Walk in total love with your spouse.
5. Ephesians 5:25-27
Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the Church and gave himself up for her 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.
~~Husbands find it easy to blame their wives (or any woman) for any and all things. But as the husband, despite the faults in the wife, they should build them up in FRONT OF PEOPLE, while praying to the Lord to help change them.
Come back next week for part two!
**Don't forget registration for the For the Married Weekend in Lake Geneva, WI.
Friday, March 14, 2008
Family Friday~~Pulling it all together
When you create a life that seems it is bigger than the plan YOU had, you have to pull it all together for balance and completion in the HOME!
Well,this hits home for me because everything I dream about to be prosperous and successful, is about to fall into the gutter because my home life isn't 100%. I blame my parents for this; if they weren't go-getters, creative minded, dreamers, and people that just wanted more out of life, I would be working my 9-5 and being Suzy Homemaker. So what do I do? Find balance. (I want you to visit ivillage.com and sign up with ilearn which has free online classes for just this topic).
The importance of balance gives us all the connection we need in our lives and frees us from stress. The primary importance to keep life stable and obtain this balance is the connection we have with the Lord. We are all God's children; when we choose to follow HIM, we are walking the path that opens our ears to hearing, seeing and doing.
So how do we start to get there:
1. Obey all the commands (not just the commandments)
2. Study the word
3. Fellowship with other like minded, spiritual individuals
4. Always be in prayer
5. Take classes or lessons regarding balance
6. Don't give up
7. Always trust the Lord.
These few steps may sound easy, but once you get started it's hard. I want to also, suggest that you visit Greg Dickow's web site and sign up for the Thinking Fast.
http://www.changinglives.org or www.thinkingfast.org
You have to scripturally start somewhere in order to get things in order and in balance.
Blessings.
Well,this hits home for me because everything I dream about to be prosperous and successful, is about to fall into the gutter because my home life isn't 100%. I blame my parents for this; if they weren't go-getters, creative minded, dreamers, and people that just wanted more out of life, I would be working my 9-5 and being Suzy Homemaker. So what do I do? Find balance. (I want you to visit ivillage.com and sign up with ilearn which has free online classes for just this topic).
The importance of balance gives us all the connection we need in our lives and frees us from stress. The primary importance to keep life stable and obtain this balance is the connection we have with the Lord. We are all God's children; when we choose to follow HIM, we are walking the path that opens our ears to hearing, seeing and doing.
So how do we start to get there:
1. Obey all the commands (not just the commandments)
2. Study the word
3. Fellowship with other like minded, spiritual individuals
4. Always be in prayer
5. Take classes or lessons regarding balance
6. Don't give up
7. Always trust the Lord.
These few steps may sound easy, but once you get started it's hard. I want to also, suggest that you visit Greg Dickow's web site and sign up for the Thinking Fast.
http://www.changinglives.org or www.thinkingfast.org
You have to scripturally start somewhere in order to get things in order and in balance.
Blessings.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Thinking Thursday! ~~Calling All Women
I just wanted to stop in and share a few things with you (actually a web site for all irresistable women!
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Tuesday Tea~~Taking time to listen
Good evening everyone! This is the perfect time to have tea! We can relax and we can use this time to think, pray, and listen. Our tea time today is about listening!
The problem in our families and in our friendships is that we don't listen. When we start a conversation pick pick picking at the problems someone else has we aren't listening to the other person to resolve the issue. Problems need to be resolved and handled in a respectful manner, not the parent/child syndrome. How is that? Parents tend to talk/yell/bark/scream and don't want a response from their children; we can't carry on those conversations into their adulthood, or in the other relationships we have.
Listening........direction.........spirit.........heart.
These few words intertwine with each other so that the result is positive. If you are walking the christian walk completely and talking the christian talk, your spirit will direct you...your heart has to be right to accept the spirit and it's direction.....if you are going in the right direction, you are listening.
This spiritual synopsis is an example of where you should be in life and in business.It's important to apply your spiritual lessons to the life you have in this world.
Taking time to listen means, listening to the kids in your life because they DO have something to say. What do they have to say? They want you to feel their pain, feel their happy times, their scary times etc. It's not about being their friend, because they may need that too, but it's about letting them know you are listening to whatever stupidness they are saying. If you have an ear to listen to the latest gossip, the newest songs, you can listen to your kids.
Taking time to listen means, listening to the needs of your co-workers or clients. You can't successfully get through a work day without knowing the needs or services that should be done on daily basis. You can lose your job and/or your clients because you didn't listen.
So, tea time is over...and this one was mouth full, I pray you have read something to turn the light bulb on about listening in your family and in your business!
God bless!
The problem in our families and in our friendships is that we don't listen. When we start a conversation pick pick picking at the problems someone else has we aren't listening to the other person to resolve the issue. Problems need to be resolved and handled in a respectful manner, not the parent/child syndrome. How is that? Parents tend to talk/yell/bark/scream and don't want a response from their children; we can't carry on those conversations into their adulthood, or in the other relationships we have.
Listening........direction.........spirit.........heart.
These few words intertwine with each other so that the result is positive. If you are walking the christian walk completely and talking the christian talk, your spirit will direct you...your heart has to be right to accept the spirit and it's direction.....if you are going in the right direction, you are listening.
This spiritual synopsis is an example of where you should be in life and in business.It's important to apply your spiritual lessons to the life you have in this world.
Taking time to listen means, listening to the kids in your life because they DO have something to say. What do they have to say? They want you to feel their pain, feel their happy times, their scary times etc. It's not about being their friend, because they may need that too, but it's about letting them know you are listening to whatever stupidness they are saying. If you have an ear to listen to the latest gossip, the newest songs, you can listen to your kids.
Taking time to listen means, listening to the needs of your co-workers or clients. You can't successfully get through a work day without knowing the needs or services that should be done on daily basis. You can lose your job and/or your clients because you didn't listen.
So, tea time is over...and this one was mouth full, I pray you have read something to turn the light bulb on about listening in your family and in your business!
God bless!
Monday, March 10, 2008
Marriage Monday ----It takes two, but which two?
Welcome to Marriage Monday! Today's topic is neither good nor bad,but very thought provoking.
It takes two to make a marriage work. Today, we're talking about which two; actually, which two does it start WITH. (Follow me, it may take some time)
1. When you are a Christian married couple, both believing completely in the Lord, it's going to take you to realize what you need to do to make it. Together, you are going to have to pray and submit yourselves to God. You are going to have to repent for whatever you might have done wrong to your spouse. You are going to have to get into your prayer closets and listen to the spirit as it tells you WHAT YOU DID WRONG. When both spouses are saved and filled with the Holy Spirit, the world can't tell you what to do, only the spirit can..and following God's word....
2. When only one spouse is saved and filled with the Holy Spirit, you still have to go in prayer and listen to the Lord. Wives have a problem with starting off in prayer (honestly, I do)..and we always end up in prayer when everything has hit the fan and the divorce papers are being printed. Ladies and gentlemen, prayer is the only way out........direction from the bible is the only way IN....It's going to take the one saved spouse and the Lord to get this marriage back on track. And again, you are going to have to listen and know what to do next.
It's all about being on the right track. The enemy is going to come and attack you with all that he can when he knows you are trying to do what is right according to the word. AND you will have to be ready...whatever is important to you and your salvation the enemy will come in and try to tear it down..you have to know what to do next and start now! Don't let your marriage become a stomping ground for the devil and his army of misfits. Build your marriage up with praise, thanksgiving and worship! And Allow the Lord to move..it takes two...and make sure the Lord is one of those TWO!
It takes two to make a marriage work. Today, we're talking about which two; actually, which two does it start WITH. (Follow me, it may take some time)
1. When you are a Christian married couple, both believing completely in the Lord, it's going to take you to realize what you need to do to make it. Together, you are going to have to pray and submit yourselves to God. You are going to have to repent for whatever you might have done wrong to your spouse. You are going to have to get into your prayer closets and listen to the spirit as it tells you WHAT YOU DID WRONG. When both spouses are saved and filled with the Holy Spirit, the world can't tell you what to do, only the spirit can..and following God's word....
2. When only one spouse is saved and filled with the Holy Spirit, you still have to go in prayer and listen to the Lord. Wives have a problem with starting off in prayer (honestly, I do)..and we always end up in prayer when everything has hit the fan and the divorce papers are being printed. Ladies and gentlemen, prayer is the only way out........direction from the bible is the only way IN....It's going to take the one saved spouse and the Lord to get this marriage back on track. And again, you are going to have to listen and know what to do next.
It's all about being on the right track. The enemy is going to come and attack you with all that he can when he knows you are trying to do what is right according to the word. AND you will have to be ready...whatever is important to you and your salvation the enemy will come in and try to tear it down..you have to know what to do next and start now! Don't let your marriage become a stomping ground for the devil and his army of misfits. Build your marriage up with praise, thanksgiving and worship! And Allow the Lord to move..it takes two...and make sure the Lord is one of those TWO!
Thursday, March 06, 2008
Thinking Thursday! ~~They Aren't YOU
I wanted to stop in and alert some of us (Christians) about what the world might PUT in your face. What the world thinks is okay is not okay to our Father in heaven.
You have to say YOU AREN'T ME! You aren't living according to the word of the Lord, you aren't working to build the kingdom of God, by tearing down his people. You AREN'T ME........when you run from circumstances and pray afterward....when you look out for you and not the other people (family of not).
The world has to realize that there will be a difference between them and us when it comes to doing the work of the Lord.
In order to walk in that power of direction...who are YOU?
Are you the man or woman you are supposed to be according to the word?
Do you fellowship with other Christians in the house of the Lord?
Are you looking for spiritual direction?
Before you talk about your brothers "speck" in his eye..have you handled the "plank" in your own?
In order to tell people that they AREN'T YOU...you have to know who you ARE!
You have to say YOU AREN'T ME! You aren't living according to the word of the Lord, you aren't working to build the kingdom of God, by tearing down his people. You AREN'T ME........when you run from circumstances and pray afterward....when you look out for you and not the other people (family of not).
The world has to realize that there will be a difference between them and us when it comes to doing the work of the Lord.
In order to walk in that power of direction...who are YOU?
Are you the man or woman you are supposed to be according to the word?
Do you fellowship with other Christians in the house of the Lord?
Are you looking for spiritual direction?
Before you talk about your brothers "speck" in his eye..have you handled the "plank" in your own?
In order to tell people that they AREN'T YOU...you have to know who you ARE!
Monday, March 03, 2008
Marriage Monday-----Calgon, take me away
I am so frustrated with what is going on in the Christian community for our marriages. Wives don't' have enough calgon time.
We need a break away from the nonsense..the drama, the lack of love and intimate response. WE as wives need too. There is so much we can and cannot deal with, even as Christians. It's hard to pray for a husband that you no longer like. It's hard to pray for God to help us, when in our hearts, we aren't sure we want to be helped.
So, we need calgon! We need something to take us away from this spiritually illogical world we live in and give us some peace of mind. I have heard people stress and stress and I have seen families help to tear them down. OH my heavenly father! Wives need something to take them away from this mess and just hear. Marriage is hard, whether you are Christian or not. It's not fun for the wife to do all the work.
With that, what is your answer? What do you think? When you choose to love...love as the bible tells you..why does it seem to be so frustrating? Is it the devil attacking?
I'd like to keep this topic going for next week............if you will lend a hand and talk back!
We need a break away from the nonsense..the drama, the lack of love and intimate response. WE as wives need too. There is so much we can and cannot deal with, even as Christians. It's hard to pray for a husband that you no longer like. It's hard to pray for God to help us, when in our hearts, we aren't sure we want to be helped.
So, we need calgon! We need something to take us away from this spiritually illogical world we live in and give us some peace of mind. I have heard people stress and stress and I have seen families help to tear them down. OH my heavenly father! Wives need something to take them away from this mess and just hear. Marriage is hard, whether you are Christian or not. It's not fun for the wife to do all the work.
With that, what is your answer? What do you think? When you choose to love...love as the bible tells you..why does it seem to be so frustrating? Is it the devil attacking?
I'd like to keep this topic going for next week............if you will lend a hand and talk back!
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