Since we can’t change the other person (but don’t we always want to?), we can benefit from asking God to show us where we’re wrong, reveal our own faults, and point out the areas we need to change. As we commit to seeing each other – and ourselves – through Jesus’ eyes, consider how this would transform our marriages, families and communities.
Continue reading →The post urges reflection on how our actions influence future generations’ views of faith. It contrasts the blessings of following God’s Word, likening the righteous to flourishing trees, against the ruin awaiting the wicked. The choice between a life of purpose and one of regret rests with us, impacting both ourselves and our children.
Continue reading →You’ve noticed something different about yourself. Previously, when you faced obstacles, you’d give up. Now, you persevere and see the project or trial through … even when it feels as if you’ve been “waiting on God” forever.
Continue reading →Consider asking your husband how you can pray for him each day. (If the father of your children doesn’t live with you, for whatever reason, remember to put him on your prayer list too.) Your husband wants nothing more than to succeed, but he probably struggles with issues he’s afraid to admit, even to himself. He may feel insecure about being a dad, especially if he didn’t have the benefit of a good role model. Or maybe he feels more like an understudy because he’s “only” a stepdad.
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