Saturday, October 16, 2010
Monday, August 23, 2010
A Woman's Journey
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
What a man and a woman longs for.
"We think you'll find that every woman in her heart of hearts longs for three things: to be romanced, to play an irreplaceable role in a great adventure, and to unveil beauty. That's what makes a woman come alive. Every man wants a battle to fight. You might not want to fight in a war, but don't you long for a man that will fight for you? Women don't fear a man's strength if he is a good man. Men also long for adventure. Adventure is a deeply spiritual longing in the heart of every man. Every man longs for a beauty to rescue. There is nothing that inspires a man to courage so much as the woman he loves.
Now, can you see how the desires of a man's heart and the desires of a woman's heart were at least meant to fit beautifully together? A woman in the presences of a good man, a real man, loves being a woman. His strength allows her feminine heart to flourish. His pursuit draws out her beauty. And a man in the presence of a real woman loves being a man. Her beauty arouses him to play the man, it draws out his strength. She inspires him to be a hero.~John & Stasi Eldredge 'Captivating'~
Monday, August 16, 2010
"Flee Sexual Immorality"
Day 285
Rose Sweet says, "If the pressure keeps coming and coming and you're getting weaker and weaker—quit standing in front of the bakery window. Remove yourself. It's as simple as that.
"You sit and struggle, asking, 'What should I do? I'm trying to enforce these boundaries.' Get up and walk away. Get out of the car. Go home. Don't go out with that person anymore. If all your friends are pressuring you, get new friends. Now, of course, this involves severing relationships. But move on and let God replace what you let go of."
Many people fall into a sexual relationship because they are "people pleasers." They don't want to cause tension or stir up a conflict in a relationship by constantly being the one who says, "No." As a result, they do something they seriously regret, harming everyone involved. Sticking to your boundaries and upholding your beliefs may cause others to look down on you, to say hurtful words, or to try to make you feel guilty or wrong. You need to get to a place inside yourself where this is okay.
"Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a man commits are outside his body, but he who sins sexually sins against his own body. Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body" (1 Corinthians 6:18-20).
Father, give me the courage to say "No" and to flee from any situation in which I feel pressured or uncomfortable. Amen.
Day 285
Rose Sweet says, "If the pressure keeps coming and coming and you're getting weaker and weaker—quit standing in front of the bakery window. Remove yourself. It's as simple as that.
"You sit and struggle, asking, 'What should I do? I'm trying to enforce these boundaries.' Get up and walk away. Get out of the car. Go home. Don't go out with that person anymore. If all your friends are pressuring you, get new friends. Now, of course, this involves severing relationships. But move on and let God replace what you let go of."
Many people fall into a sexual relationship because they are "people pleasers." They don't want to cause tension or stir up a conflict in a relationship by constantly being the one who says, "No." As a result, they do something they seriously regret, harming everyone involved. Sticking to your boundaries and upholding your beliefs may cause others to look down on you, to say hurtful words, or to try to make you feel guilty or wrong. You need to get to a place inside yourself where this is okay.
"Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a man commits are outside his body, but he who sins sexually sins against his own body. Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body" (1 Corinthians 6:18-20).
Father, give me the courage to say "No" and to flee from any situation in which I feel pressured or uncomfortable. Amen.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Monday, July 26, 2010
A man that loves Jesus is a real man.
http://beachunited.tv/eleven22-archives/eleven22-archives/178-eleven22.html
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Divorce Care
Breaking the "One Flesh" Bond
Day 264
Sexual intercourse—and the words, touches, and thoughts that go with it—is God-created and God-approved within the bonds of marriage. Sex is so amazing that when a couple comes together, they supernaturally bond. Even after intercourse is over, the couple is still bonded because sex cannot occur without that supernatural bonding to occur as well. Genesis 2:24 says the couple becomes "one flesh."
"If sex were just physical," says Paula Reinhardt, "any of us could walk away and feel nothing from it. But there's a real bond that's made. When people go through the breaking of multiple sexual bonds, they are losing a little bit of themselves over and over. Often when I relate to a woman who's had a number of men in her life, I feel like I'm relating to someone for whom the lights are on but I can't get in to her personality. She's simply been through the breaking of too many bonds."
Maybe you have engaged in sex outside of marriage or are worried you have lost an irretrievable part of yourself from your prior marriage. Dr. Linda Mintle offers this reassurance: "Sometimes people who have divorced wonder if a part of them has been forever lost. No, in God's economy, that part of you can be recovered through prayer and through asking God to restore that loss to you."
God can redeem you from any situation and sin. He can free you and restore wholeness to you. Just ask Him.
"I have swept away your offenses like a cloud, your sins like the morning mist. Return to me, for I have redeemed you" (Isaiah 44:22).
Redeemer God, You alone have the power to rescue me from my own pit of sinfulness and despair. You can mend my broken bonds and make me whole in Christ. Amen.
Breaking the "One Flesh" Bond
Day 264
Sexual intercourse—and the words, touches, and thoughts that go with it—is God-created and God-approved within the bonds of marriage. Sex is so amazing that when a couple comes together, they supernaturally bond. Even after intercourse is over, the couple is still bonded because sex cannot occur without that supernatural bonding to occur as well. Genesis 2:24 says the couple becomes "one flesh."
"If sex were just physical," says Paula Reinhardt, "any of us could walk away and feel nothing from it. But there's a real bond that's made. When people go through the breaking of multiple sexual bonds, they are losing a little bit of themselves over and over. Often when I relate to a woman who's had a number of men in her life, I feel like I'm relating to someone for whom the lights are on but I can't get in to her personality. She's simply been through the breaking of too many bonds."
Maybe you have engaged in sex outside of marriage or are worried you have lost an irretrievable part of yourself from your prior marriage. Dr. Linda Mintle offers this reassurance: "Sometimes people who have divorced wonder if a part of them has been forever lost. No, in God's economy, that part of you can be recovered through prayer and through asking God to restore that loss to you."
God can redeem you from any situation and sin. He can free you and restore wholeness to you. Just ask Him.
"I have swept away your offenses like a cloud, your sins like the morning mist. Return to me, for I have redeemed you" (Isaiah 44:22).
Redeemer God, You alone have the power to rescue me from my own pit of sinfulness and despair. You can mend my broken bonds and make me whole in Christ. Amen.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
God's Plan
It's amazing to me the difference between what I imagined my life being like and how my life is actually turning out. The next few months may be rough but God has a plan for me. I wonder what He is preparing me for? I am leery and excited at the same time. Whatever He has in store, it will be good. Glory be to God.
Monday, July 12, 2010
Friday, July 9, 2010
Specific list of qualities:
Spirit-controlled Christian
Jesus is #1 in his life, not just an ornament
Broken; understands how to rely totally upon Jesus
Ministry-minded; wherever he is, he is available
Motivator; man of vision, concerned about lost souls
Sensitive spirit; in tune to the needs of others
Understands the awesome responsibility of a husband to his wife
Humble enough to be a disciple (teachable) and able to disciple others
Man of prayer; he knows the key to success is his private time with God
Family man; he desires to have children and raise them properly for God's glory
No more Bozo's for me.
-Puts the needs of others ahead of his own
-Rejoices in his relationship with Christ
-Maintains proper relationships
-Refuses to jump ahead of God's timing
-Seeks to meet the practical needs of others
-Stands for what is right
-Follows through on his God-given responsibilities
-Understands the importance of feelings and emotions
-Flees temptation to compromise
Be careful whom you spend time with.
The human heart is easily swayed and often betrayed at the hand of emotion. We dare not leave the outcome to chance; we must choose in advance or live in agony, such needless tragedy-Jon Mohr
Broken Hearts
Thousands of needless tears, Produced by careless cheers, Assuming that Boaz is finally here, When the arrival of her prince is not even near...JMK
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