Here are some guiding values, laws, commandments, advise, and reminders of how to live our lives from the bible.
What do you love?
Duty: Deuteronomy 6:5
"You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind."
Get your priorities straight.
Seek First: Matthew 6:33
"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you."
Spend time with God.
Draw Near : James 4:8 WEY:
"Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and make your hearts pure, you who are half-hearted towards God."
http://bible.cc/james/4-8.htm
Rise above it all.
Be Transformed: Romans 12:1
"And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God."
http://www.bible-knowledge.com/Renewing-of-Your-Mind.html
Go to church.
Be with Other Believers: Matt. 18:20
"Where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them."
Exercise, hike, eat healthy, don't smoke, don't drink alcohol, etc.
Body is the Temple: 1 Cor. 6:19-20
"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,"
http://www.carm.org/sermons/1Cor_6-19-20.htm
Date Believers
Coupleship : 2 Corinthians 6:14:
"Do not be unevenly yoked with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and lawlessness have in common? What fellowship has light with darkness?"
http://www.bridepub.com/bridem73.htm
Can't buy what God makes.
Possessions: Luke 12:27 WEY:
"Observe the lilies, how they grow. They neither labor nor spin. And yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was as beautifully dressed as one of these."
http://bible.cc/luke/12-27.htm
Be kind and loving.
All Done in Love: 1 Corinthians 16:14 WEY:
"Let all that you do be done from motives of love."
http://bible.cc/1_corinthians/16-14.htm
Spiritual teacher of the family.
Responsibility of Men: Ephesians 5:22-24
"The husband is head of his wife as Christ is head of the church."
Be thankful.
Thankfulness: Psalms 118:1
"O Give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever."
http://bible.cc/luke/12-27.htm
Love others; but God first.
Top Two Principles, Matthew 22:34-40
"Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?" And [Jesus] said to him, "'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.' This is the great and foremost commandment. The second is like it: 'You shall love you neighbor as yourself.' On these two commandments depend the whole Law and the Prophets."
http://www.soundofgrace.com/piper95/04-30-95.htm
Saturday, September 16, 2006
Friday, September 15, 2006
Evenly Yoked in Relationships
In the old days when farmers used oxen to plow the fields it was important to make sure the oxen were evenly yoked. If one of the pairs were slightly in front of the other the team would eventually make a circle?
How often do couples embark on plowing their field of life unevenly yoked? A believer and unbeliever will not have the same root moral beliefs which will become the foundation of their partnership.
It may not seem like a big deal at first. But over time this poorly yoked couple will get nowhere as they circle instead of progress forward. I pray that others may benefit from my failed attempt and not keeping God the center of my marriage and family.
I have recently realized that my past marriage of nine years was never evenly yoked. I left God and the bible to please a woman. I have now reaped what I have sown. I don't think my wife would even understand the importance of keeping God first in our lives. I have been broken and humbled. I am reminded to seek ye first the kingdom of God and all these things shall be added unto you.
It's the duty of the man to be the head of the family and spiritual leader. I have failed. Now I must rise above the past and pray humbly for strength and resolve. I pray my failed example of a marriage will help others realize that God as the foundation will see the couple through many troubles.
I put my trust and faith in God that all is happening in perfect order.
Thank you God for this chance at being the best I can be.
How often do couples embark on plowing their field of life unevenly yoked? A believer and unbeliever will not have the same root moral beliefs which will become the foundation of their partnership.
It may not seem like a big deal at first. But over time this poorly yoked couple will get nowhere as they circle instead of progress forward. I pray that others may benefit from my failed attempt and not keeping God the center of my marriage and family.
I have recently realized that my past marriage of nine years was never evenly yoked. I left God and the bible to please a woman. I have now reaped what I have sown. I don't think my wife would even understand the importance of keeping God first in our lives. I have been broken and humbled. I am reminded to seek ye first the kingdom of God and all these things shall be added unto you.
It's the duty of the man to be the head of the family and spiritual leader. I have failed. Now I must rise above the past and pray humbly for strength and resolve. I pray my failed example of a marriage will help others realize that God as the foundation will see the couple through many troubles.
I put my trust and faith in God that all is happening in perfect order.
Thank you God for this chance at being the best I can be.
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Longing for Another
Sometimes we share our inner being with another and are forever charged with their energy. We carry this charge of their energy with us long after they have left our presence. We may further realize that what we shared was unlike any other and forever carry their love in a sacred place throughout our many lives.
What do we do at that point when a past lover has left us physically, emotionally, and spiritually? We may know intellectually that we can not change another's feelings or make them do something they do not wish to do. But darn it, it sure would be nice if they showed that they still loved us on some level.
We may wish that the other has a realization from God and runs back into our arms, loves on us, and pledges their undying love for an eternity. Well, this seems to only happen in movies. But, perhaps a simple sign like a phone call would mean so much.
We possibly could believe that they did in fact love us. We wouldn't feel so ashamed in feeling like we have been taken as a fool. Too all those who have loved as fools of the heart!
Cheers!
What do we do at that point when a past lover has left us physically, emotionally, and spiritually? We may know intellectually that we can not change another's feelings or make them do something they do not wish to do. But darn it, it sure would be nice if they showed that they still loved us on some level.
We may wish that the other has a realization from God and runs back into our arms, loves on us, and pledges their undying love for an eternity. Well, this seems to only happen in movies. But, perhaps a simple sign like a phone call would mean so much.
We possibly could believe that they did in fact love us. We wouldn't feel so ashamed in feeling like we have been taken as a fool. Too all those who have loved as fools of the heart!
Cheers!
Sunday, September 10, 2006
The Plan - Our's vs. Gods
Prior, proper, planning, prevents, poor, performance is the mantra of an organized person. What happens when things are not going as planned? We all like to "control" our lives but when events unfold differently than we had anticipated we are uneasy at best.
There comes a point when we realize that we are not in control of anything except our attitude in any given situation. Let go and let God is the best plan of all asking for guidance each step of the way. Leaving our faith and trust with God during the "good" times seems to be the challenge.
Once things are "going" as planned we think "We" are the ones in control. This is our delusion. At times we may get a glimpse of something we've always wanted. Then we are shown that the timing isn't right. At times like that we need to know that God's delays are not God's denials.
There is a good reason for all that happens even though we can not see His perfect plan. Keep the faith and trust that all is unfolding as it should in God's perfect plan.
There comes a point when we realize that we are not in control of anything except our attitude in any given situation. Let go and let God is the best plan of all asking for guidance each step of the way. Leaving our faith and trust with God during the "good" times seems to be the challenge.
Once things are "going" as planned we think "We" are the ones in control. This is our delusion. At times we may get a glimpse of something we've always wanted. Then we are shown that the timing isn't right. At times like that we need to know that God's delays are not God's denials.
There is a good reason for all that happens even though we can not see His perfect plan. Keep the faith and trust that all is unfolding as it should in God's perfect plan.
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