GETTING UNSTUCK IN LIFE
Much like the child of Israel we can get stuck on issues that hold us back from our full potential. Have you ever watched kids in a mall get stuck in a revolving door? It’s funny at first then after a few minutes they start to get frustrated and one of the children begins to cry. If we are not careful we can get stuck in the revolving door of life and miss the full potential of what God is attempting to do in our lives.
U.NCONDITIONAL DEVOTION
Ø Matthew 19:5 "for this cause shall a man leave father and mother and shall cleave to his wife."
o The partnership of marriage "cleave" i.e. glue, as a gift consecrated to God, so the husband gives himself completely to his wife, and the wife to her husband - consecrate to each other
Ø My Father used to always tell my mother, “Linda if you ever leave me pack my suitcase because I am going with you.”
Ø Never use the “D” word. Using the word “divorce” as a manipulation tool will destroy a marriage.
N.EVER STOP GROWING
Ø 2 Timothy 2:15 Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
Ø FAMILY SEMINAR - FEBRUARY 28th ~ Counselor Rev. Stan Russell: 12:30pm - 3:00pm
§ SESSION 1: LOVE AND LOGIC - ”Parenting skills”
§ SESSION 2: DOING MARRIAGE GOD’S WAY – “Marriage Tips"
S.TIR IT UP
Ø 2 Timothy 1:6 Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee.
o If you always do what you’ve always done, then you will always get what you’ve always got
o DEFINITION OF INSANITY: Keep doing the same thing and expect different results
WAYS TO STIR IT UP
Ø 1) Make a homemade card with a picture of the two of you on the cover.
Ø 2) Write a poem. It doesn't have to rhyme.
Ø 3) Send a love letter listing the reasons "Why I love you so much."
Ø 4) Make a coupon book and include coupons for a back rub, a compromise when about to lose an argument, a listening ear when needed, and doing the dishes.
Ø 5) Endeavor to change a habit that would improve your relationship.
T.RUST
Ø 1) CONSISTENCY - People will trust each other if, time after time, they see you responding in a consistent and reasonable manner.
Ø 2) LOYALTY - Defend each other!
U.NDERSTANDING
Ø “Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves.”
Ø “Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a LISTENING EAR, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.”
C.OMMUNICATE
Ø The Story has been told of an elderly couple sitting on the porch in rocking chairs and the woman says, “Paw, how come you never tell me you love me?” He responded by saying, Maw, I told you I loved you at the altar when we were married 50 years ago and if anything changes I’ll tell you!”
K.EEP THE MAIN THING THE MAIN THING
Ø Joshua 24:15 And if it seems evil to you to serve the Lord, choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”
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