GET BUSY. . . .GET TO WORK!

5-29-2013. . . .GET BUSY....GET TO WORK!

"Whatever you do, do well, for in death, where you are going, there is no working or planning, or knowing, or understanding.  (Eccl 9:10 TLB)  Anything worth doing, is worth doing well!  If we are going to do anything, the time to do it is now, without delay.  Death is coming to us all.   Let's die without regret over what we could have or should have done.  So write the book; the song; start the business; change the career; accept the calling!  Whatever it is in your heart, Get busy.....Get to work now!

Prayer: Lord, thank you for giving us the time we need to accomplish all that is in our hearts to do.  Help not get distracted or sidetracked with excuses and when time comes, grant us rest without regret.  Amen!

John 9:4. . . .I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work. KJV

SAFEGUARD YOUR ONENESS!

4-26-2013. . . . SAFEGUARD YOUR ONENESS!

"For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh."  (Eph 5:31 KJV)  While the text mentions specifically father and mother, (primary family) the leaving and cleaving is not limited to them only.  The equation (1+1=1) of making a couple one includes, a man and his wife!  Therefore, involvement and/or interference from all others is prohibited!   Safeguard your oneness!

Prayer: Lord, Bless every marriage union with your intended oneness!  Amen!

John 17:21. . . .My prayer for all of them is that they will be of one heart and mind, just as you and I are, Father-that just as you are in me and I am in you, so they will be in us, and the world will believe you sent me. TLB

KEEP YOUR COMMITMENT PURE!

4-25-2013. . . .KEEP YOUR COMMITMENT PURE!

“Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral. (Heb 13:4-5 NIV)  The sacredness of marriage should always be held in high esteem, especially when tempted with outside distractions. The commitment is made not only with each other, but also with God! Keep the commitment pure!

Prayer: Lord sanctify every marriage union with you purity. Amen!

Heb 13:4. . . . Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge. KJV

ALL IN!

4-24-2013. . . .ALL IN!

"Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God."  (Eph 5:21 KJV)  Marriage is a partnership in which both the man and the woman are willing and committed to being "ALL IN!"  Both are equally accountable and responsible first to God and then, to each other.  There are no other options!  As a couple, if you're going to win, you must willing to be "ALL IN!"

PRAYER: Lord, your plan for couples in marriage works as long as we are willing to work your plan.  Lord, help us to always be willing.  Amen.!

Col 3:23-24. . . . And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.  KJV

THE NUMBERS WILL ADD UP!

4-23-2013. . . .THE NUMBERS WILL ADD UP!

"For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh.  This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church." (Eph 5:31-32 KJV)  1+1=1!  The marriage equation may be hard to understand, but with the proper commitment and love, the numbers will add up!

PRAYER:  Lord, thank you for every marriage.  Our prayer as couples is, Lord, make us one!  Also Lord, for those that are seeking you and desire to be in a married covenant relationship, grant them the desire of their hearts and open their eyes so that they may see each other.  Amen!

 Gen 1:27-28. . . . So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.  And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.  KJV

IT'S A GOOD THING

4-22-2013. . . .IT'S A GOOD THING!


"The man who finds a wife finds a good thing; she is a blessing to him from the Lord." (Prov 18:22 TLB)  Man for woman and Woman for man.  God's design for marriage was and is gender specific.  The blessing of the Lord comes only when we remain true to His plan.  It's a good thing!

PRAYER: Lord, thank you for marriage!  Bless every man and woman that enters into this covenant relationship!  Amen!

Eph 5:31. . . . For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh.  KJV

TRUST HIM!

4-19-2013. . . .TRUST HIM!

"The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.  I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies." (Ps 18:2-3 KJV)   When God is for us, all those that are against us are of little or no consequence!  Don't sweat it. . . .Trust Him!

Prayer: Lord, in you we trust.  We are safe and secure in spite of the existence of enemies.  Our trust remains strong in you!  Amen!

Rom 8:31. . . . What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?  KJV