THE FIRST MARRIAGE

THE FIRST MARRIAGE

"Then the Lord God made a woman from the rib he had taken out of the man, and he brought her to the man. The man said, 'This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called "woman," for she was taken out of man.' That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh." Genesis 2:22-24 NIV

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Bible in a year: Ezra 6-7

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Thoughts for Today



The first marriage was built on a foundation of five principles. First, today's scripture clearly shows God is the creator of the marriage relationship. Marriage was not dreamed up by a sociologist, nor did it come about because of a consensus reached through a poll. Instead, God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him" (Genesis 2:18).



Second, heterosexuality is God's pattern for marriage. Adam was male and Eve was female (Genesis 2:23; 3:20; Leviticus 18:22). Third, monogamy is God's design for marriage (Genesis 2:22-24). God gave Adam one wife. Fourth, God's pattern for marriage is for physical and spiritual unity. God describes this union as "one flesh" (Genesis 2:24; Matthew 19:4-5). They are to cleave to each other, to be glued to each other. And fifth, God designed marriage to be permanent (Genesis 2:24; Matthew 19:6). When two people who are glued together are pulled apart, it causes pain. Divorce brings pain to everyone involved.



Consider this ...



As we trace God's plan for marriage and the family, we see its significant role in the Ten Commandments. "Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you" (Exodus 20:12 NIV). This is the fifth commandment and serves as the centerpiece of all the others. The first four deal with our relationship with God, and the last five focus on social relationships. The commandment serves as a bridge from our focus on God to our focus on relating to people.



If the focus on God is not present in the home, social relationships in all society including church, school, our nation, and workplace will suffer for lack of respect, direction, and purpose. Rules will change frequently without an anchor, and subsequent ethical decisions deteriorate.







We need to live according to God's pattern in the home. To honor him. To be a living example to our children. We need to teach this kind of respect and honor to our children.

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Father, help us to pattern our family relationships according to your family plan. In our home, help us to love and respect one another and above all to honor you. In Jesus' name . . .

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THE FIRST MARRIAGE

THE FIRST MARRIAGE
"Then the Lord God made a woman from the rib he had taken out of the man, and he brought her to the man. The man said, 'This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called "woman," for she was taken out of man.' That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh." Genesis 2:22-24 NIV
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Bible in a year: Ezra 6-7
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Thoughts for Today

The first marriage was built on a foundation of five principles. First, today's scripture clearly shows God is the creator of the marriage relationship. Marriage was not dreamed up by a sociologist, nor did it come about because of a consensus reached through a poll. Instead, God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him" (Genesis 2:18).

Second, heterosexuality is God's pattern for marriage. Adam was male and Eve was female (Genesis 2:23; 3:20; Leviticus 18:22). Third, monogamy is God's design for marriage (Genesis 2:22-24). God gave Adam one wife. Fourth, God's pattern for marriage is for physical and spiritual unity. God describes this union as "one flesh" (Genesis 2:24; Matthew 19:4-5). They are to cleave to each other, to be glued to each other. And fifth, God designed marriage to be permanent (Genesis 2:24; Matthew 19:6). When two people who are glued together are pulled apart, it causes pain. Divorce brings pain to everyone involved.

Consider this ...

As we trace God's plan for marriage and the family, we see its significant role in the Ten Commandments. "Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you" (Exodus 20:12 NIV). This is the fifth commandment and serves as the centerpiece of all the others. The first four deal with our relationship with God, and the last five focus on social relationships. The commandment serves as a bridge from our focus on God to our focus on relating to people.

If the focus on God is not present in the home, social relationships in all society including church, school, our nation, and workplace will suffer for lack of respect, direction, and purpose. Rules will change frequently without an anchor, and subsequent ethical decisions deteriorate.



We need to live according to God's pattern in the home. To honor him. To be a living example to our children. We need to teach this kind of respect and honor to our children.
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Father, help us to pattern our family relationships according to your family plan. In our home, help us to love and respect one another and above all to honor you. In Jesus' name . . .
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GRIEF

GRIEF

Read: 2 Corinthians 1:3-5

"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. For just as the sufferings of Christ flow over into our lives, so also through Christ our comfort overflows." ( 2 Corinthians 1:3-5 ) NIV

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Thoughts for Today



People who grew up in abusive homes grieve for many losses: The loss of a childhood. Not having a safe, nurturing environment in which to grow and flourish. What they might have been if they had had a healthy, loving home.



Grief is a noisy emotion. We push it down and try to go on with our lives, but it keeps popping up and reminding us of what we have lost.



Consider this ...





If we do not deal with grief, it can brew bitterness and resentment in us. It contributes to self-hate and self-condemnation as ways of explaining the ugly things that have happened to us. The good news is that we can turn to God for comfort. Today's scripture assures us that He offers comfort in ALL our troubles. And as we are comforted by Him, we will be able to help others by offering them the same kind of comfort God gives us.



Our Lord Jesus is familiar with suffering. He suffered more than we can ever comprehend--and He did it because He loves us. Reach out to Him for comfort and healing. He is waiting with open arms.

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Lord, I have allowed this grief to affect my life in so many ways. I don't want to go on like this, but I know I can't fix the problem. Please help me accept your love and comfort. And as I experience healing, help me to comfort others. In Jesus' name ...

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GUILT

GUILT

Read: 1 John 1:9

"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness." ( 1 John 1:9 ) NIV

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Thoughts for Today



Guilt is an emotion that we take on early in life, especially if we grow up surrounded by domestic violence. Even though we are powerless to stop the violence, we feel responsible for what is happening.



A man once told this story. When he was three years old, his mother made all the children stand in a row in the kitchen because someone had taken several cookies from the cookie jar. She finally decided he was the culprit. She burned the tips of all his fingers with a cigarette. Then she locked him in a small, windowless shed in the yard. When the father came home and discovered what the mother had done, he beat her. The three-year-old felt responsible for everything that happened that day even though he had not even taken the cookies. As a 28-year-old man, he still could not get rid of the guilt.



Consider this ...





We can take our guilt, real or imagined, to the cross. Jesus paid the price in full to set us free from condemnation. The things we did do wrong will have consequences, but we can be set free from real or imagined guilt as we receive the wonderful grace of our Lord Jesus Christ.



Bring your guilt to the cross. Let the love and grace of Jesus cleanse you and set you free.

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Lord, thank you for your love and grace. I bring my failures and my guilt to you and ask forgiveness. I know that some of the guilt is imagined, but it still haunts me. Help me to leave it at the foot of the cross. In Jesus' name ...

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THE DYSFUNCTIONAL OR DISENGAGED FAMILY

THE DYSFUNCTIONAL OR DISENGAGED FAMILY

"Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger by the way you treat them. Rather, bring them up with the discipline and instruction that comes from the Lord." Ephesians 6:4 NLT

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Bible in a year: Ezra 8-9

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Thoughts for Today





Dysfunctional families are a tragic and growing part of our society. In a dysfunctional family, the authority line between the parents and children is blurry. It is hard to detect who is in charge.







In this type of family, some parents try to live their lives vicariously through their children. For example, some fathers may press their sons to excel in sports because they were never successful themselves.







The parents blame each other for parenting problems they encounter. Sometimes one of the parents may be an enabler to the child with deviant behavior. Patterns of permissive parenting and neglectful parenting are common in dysfunctional families.







Some families are disengaged. In a disengaged family, there is a strong authority line between the parents and children with little going on emotionally. The boundaries in this family are rigid with a lack of communication. The disengaged family is low on support but strong on rules and control. It is common in this family pattern for children to look forward to reaching adulthood so they can leave this domineering system.





Consider this ...



Today's scripture addresses the needs in dysfunctional and disengaged families. Parents are not to provoke children by placing unfair expectations or being inconsistent or exerting rigid control without building a loving and caring relationship. But they are to discipline in love and teach them the ways of the Lord.

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Father, we need your guidance and help in our family. Teach us to be wise and loving parents, parents who love our children enough to discipline and teach them-all according to your plan and in your love. In Jesus' name . . .





These thoughts were drawn from ...

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THE FRAGMENTED FAMILY

THE FRAGMENTED FAMILY

"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God\'s will is-his good, pleasing and perfect will." Romans 12:2 NIV

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Bible in a year: Ezra 3-5

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Thoughts for Today



The family has become so fragmented in our society it is difficult to describe what normal family life is. The traditional family was once our core foundation and stabilizing force. Now special interest groups, sociology professors, and even marriage counselors who do not have a clue about what "family values" mean are giving advice to families.



In the minds of many people, singles having children, homosexual marriages, and sexual relationships outside marriage are an acceptable norm. Many people's values are formed or changed by television programs, Internet blogs and social media, movies, and what they see and hear in the news and the behavior of celebrated people. Even Christians can easily be lulled into accepting sinful relationships and lifestyles. Some states are legalizing same-sex "marriage."







The breakdown of the family is cradled in moral erosion. In a society where there are no boundaries, morality is defined by whatever fits the situation. Without a foundation of biblical principles, husbands and wives have difficulty understanding each other because the male and female role differences become blurred. The term "for better or worse" is more likely "if you make me feel good and meet my needs." According to Jennifer Baker of the Forest Institute of Professional Psychology in Springfield, Missouri,50% percent of first marriages, 67% of second, and 74% of third marriages end in divorce.



Consider this ...



With today's maze of family life, we are much like a dog chasing its own tail-going in circles and becoming more confused and sick. Many parents say, "I really want to be a good dad, mom, husband, or wife, but I am not sure how. I did not have a role model." With family fragmentation, busy lifestyles, relocations, and an increase in second and third marriages, we have lost much of the continuity with the past we once had.



Looking to the world for answers does not help. Today's Scripture cautions us not to conform to the patterns of the world, but to be transformed-through his Word. Only then will we understand God's plan for the family. And his is the only plan that will work.







This week we will take a brief look at that plan.

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Father, help me better understand your plan for my family. As I search the Scriptures, I pray my mind will be transformed and I will know your good, pleasing, and perfect will. In Jesus' name . . .

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Australia vs Holland
Spain vs Chile
Cameroun vs Croatia
Colombia vs Ivory Coast
Uruguay vs England
Japan vs Greece
Italy vs Costa Rica
Switzerland vs France
Honduras vs Ecuador
Argentina vs Iran
Germany vs Ghana
Nigeria vs Bosnia
Belgium vs Russia
South Korea vs Algeria
USA vs Portugal
 
How to win?

1.  You can comment on this thread until 4pm on Thursday 18th of June, matching the fixture to the number i.e. 1 = Australia vs Holland and for each fixture, predict if it will end in a home win (H), draw (D) or away win (A).

Please remember;

 H = Home win

D = Draw

A = Away win

2. The scores at the end of normal play is taken as the final result, extra time is not included. i.e 1.A = Brazil indicates you predict that Holland will win away against Australia.

This is quite simple; just get all your predictions correct and you stand a chance of winning the sum of N500, 000. If there are multiple winners, they all will be duly rewarded. The PRIZE Money will be shared if we have multiple winners.

Example: 1 = A, 2 = D, 3 = A, 4 = H, 5 A, 6 = A, 7 = A, 8 = H, 9 = H, 10 = H, 11 = A, 12 = H, 13 = A, 14 = D, 15 = A

You have only one chance to submit your predictions and any multiple submission/s will be disqualified. Any form of editing of posts earns outright disqualification. Please note also that you must have liked this page to be eligible to win.

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1. Open to all customers who must be 18 years or over

Winners of Classic 15 for ROUND 1 will be made known on 18th and ROUND 2 fixtures will be published on the 18th of June 2014.

ROUND 2 winners will be published by 23rd of June and POOL C fixtures will be published on same day.

 ROUND 3 winners will be made public on the 27th of June 2014.

2. Customers that correctly select the following shall be eligible to receive the corresponding prize:

*** The match result (home win, draw, or away win) of all 15 matches to 'clear the jackpot' or win a share of the Jackpot Pool i.e The Jackpot is cleared at this point and the Pool re-loaded to the tune of N500,000

*** The match result of any 14 of the 15 matches to win the consolation prize or get a share of the consolation dividend which is 30% of the Jackpot pool

*** In the event of no one scoring 14/15 correctly, the match result of any 13 of the 15 matches to win or be part-winners of a share of the consolation dividend which amounts to 30% of the Jackpot pool.

In the event that for each round, there is no ultimate winner or winners, the roll-over sum will be added to the guaranteed pool for the next round, effectively increasing the amount that can be won in the next round.

3. All matches will be settled on the official result after 90 minutes of play, including any 'injury time'. Extra time and penalty shoot-outs shall not be included

4. If a match is abandoned or postponed from its scheduled date or time but is then rescheduled to take place no later than the advertised kick-off time of the last match on the status in chronological order, then provided the match is played to completion at the re-arranged time all selections will stand

5. BEN Latest News at its discretion maychoose to underwrite the pool at any time to a minimum guaranteed return to either a single Winner or as a total Jackpot Pool.

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GAMING: Win big at World Cup 2014 FREE CLASSIC 15 ROUND 2 (18-22nd June) #BENlatestnews #BeUpdated

Visit BEN Latest News on Facebook Page: Click this link »
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=443681719077160 like the page and predict the outcomes of these 15 fixtures in the ongoing WC 2014 in Brazil. 

Australia vs Holland
Spain vs Chile
Cameroun vs Croatia
Colombia vs Ivory Coast
Uruguay vs England
Japan vs Greece
Italy vs Costa Rica
Switzerland vs France
Honduras vs Ecuador
Argentina vs Iran
Germany vs Ghana
Nigeria vs Bosnia
Belgium vs Russia
South Korea vs Algeria
USA vs Portugal
 
How to win?

1.  You can comment on this thread until 4pm on Thursday 18th of June, matching the fixture to the number i.e. 1 = Australia vs Holland and for each fixture, predict if it will end in a home win (H), draw (D) or away win (A).

Please remember;

 H = Home win

D = Draw

A = Away win

2. The scores at the end of normal play is taken as the final result, extra time is not included. i.e 1.A = Brazil indicates you predict that Holland will win away against Australia.

This is quite simple; just get all your predictions correct and you stand a chance of winning the sum of N500, 000. If there are multiple winners, they all will be duly rewarded. The PRIZE Money will be shared if we have multiple winners.

Example: 1 = A, 2 = D, 3 = A, 4 = H, 5 A, 6 = A, 7 = A, 8 = H, 9 = H, 10 = H, 11 = A, 12 = H, 13 = A, 14 = D, 15 = A

You have only one chance to submit your predictions and any multiple submission/s will be disqualified. Any form of editing of posts earns outright disqualification. Please note also that you must have liked this page to be eligible to win.

Terms and Conditions

1. Open to all customers who must be 18 years or over

Winners of Classic 15 for ROUND 1 will be made known on 18th and ROUND 2 fixtures will be published on the 18th of June 2014.

ROUND 2 winners will be published by 23rd of June and POOL C fixtures will be published on same day.

 ROUND 3 winners will be made public on the 27th of June 2014.

2. Customers that correctly select the following shall be eligible to receive the corresponding prize:

*** The match result (home win, draw, or away win) of all 15 matches to 'clear the jackpot' or win a share of the Jackpot Pool i.e The Jackpot is cleared at this point and the Pool re-loaded to the tune of N500,000

*** The match result of any 14 of the 15 matches to win the consolation prize or get a share of the consolation dividend which is 30% of the Jackpot pool

*** In the event of no one scoring 14/15 correctly, the match result of any 13 of the 15 matches to win or be part-winners of a share of the consolation dividend which amounts to 30% of the Jackpot pool.

In the event that for each round, there is no ultimate winner or winners, the roll-over sum will be added to the guaranteed pool for the next round, effectively increasing the amount that can be won in the next round.

3. All matches will be settled on the official result after 90 minutes of play, including any 'injury time'. Extra time and penalty shoot-outs shall not be included

4. If a match is abandoned or postponed from its scheduled date or time but is then rescheduled to take place no later than the advertised kick-off time of the last match on the status in chronological order, then provided the match is played to completion at the re-arranged time all selections will stand

5. BEN Latest News at its discretion maychoose to underwrite the pool at any time to a minimum guaranteed return to either a single Winner or as a total Jackpot Pool.

#BeUpdated . .Play Your GAME!!!

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THE FRAGMENTED FAMILY

THE FRAGMENTED FAMILY
"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God\'s will is-his good, pleasing and perfect will." Romans 12:2 NIV
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Bible in a year: Ezra 3-5
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Thoughts for Today

The family has become so fragmented in our society it is difficult to describe what normal family life is. The traditional family was once our core foundation and stabilizing force. Now special interest groups, sociology professors, and even marriage counselors who do not have a clue about what "family values" mean are giving advice to families.

In the minds of many people, singles having children, homosexual marriages, and sexual relationships outside marriage are an acceptable norm. Many people's values are formed or changed by television programs, Internet blogs and social media, movies, and what they see and hear in the news and the behavior of celebrated people. Even Christians can easily be lulled into accepting sinful relationships and lifestyles. Some states are legalizing same-sex "marriage."



The breakdown of the family is cradled in moral erosion. In a society where there are no boundaries, morality is defined by whatever fits the situation. Without a foundation of biblical principles, husbands and wives have difficulty understanding each other because the male and female role differences become blurred. The term "for better or worse" is more likely "if you make me feel good and meet my needs." According to Jennifer Baker of the Forest Institute of Professional Psychology in Springfield, Missouri,50% percent of first marriages, 67% of second, and 74% of third marriages end in divorce.

Consider this ...

With today's maze of family life, we are much like a dog chasing its own tail-going in circles and becoming more confused and sick. Many parents say, "I really want to be a good dad, mom, husband, or wife, but I am not sure how. I did not have a role model." With family fragmentation, busy lifestyles, relocations, and an increase in second and third marriages, we have lost much of the continuity with the past we once had.

Looking to the world for answers does not help. Today's Scripture cautions us not to conform to the patterns of the world, but to be transformed-through his Word. Only then will we understand God's plan for the family. And his is the only plan that will work.



This week we will take a brief look at that plan.
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Father, help me better understand your plan for my family. As I search the Scriptures, I pray my mind will be transformed and I will know your good, pleasing, and perfect will. In Jesus' name . . .
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THE DYSFUNCTIONAL OR DISENGAGED FAMILY

THE DYSFUNCTIONAL OR DISENGAGED FAMILY
"Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger by the way you treat them. Rather, bring them up with the discipline and instruction that comes from the Lord." Ephesians 6:4 NLT
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Bible in a year: Ezra 8-9
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Thoughts for Today


Dysfunctional families are a tragic and growing part of our society. In a dysfunctional family, the authority line between the parents and children is blurry. It is hard to detect who is in charge.



In this type of family, some parents try to live their lives vicariously through their children. For example, some fathers may press their sons to excel in sports because they were never successful themselves.



The parents blame each other for parenting problems they encounter. Sometimes one of the parents may be an enabler to the child with deviant behavior. Patterns of permissive parenting and neglectful parenting are common in dysfunctional families.



Some families are disengaged. In a disengaged family, there is a strong authority line between the parents and children with little going on emotionally. The boundaries in this family are rigid with a lack of communication. The disengaged family is low on support but strong on rules and control. It is common in this family pattern for children to look forward to reaching adulthood so they can leave this domineering system.


Consider this ...

Today's scripture addresses the needs in dysfunctional and disengaged families. Parents are not to provoke children by placing unfair expectations or being inconsistent or exerting rigid control without building a loving and caring relationship. But they are to discipline in love and teach them the ways of the Lord.
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Father, we need your guidance and help in our family. Teach us to be wise and loving parents, parents who love our children enough to discipline and teach them-all according to your plan and in your love. In Jesus' name . . .


These thoughts were drawn from ...
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GUILT

GUILT
Read: 1 John 1:9
"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness." ( 1 John 1:9 ) NIV
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Thoughts for Today

Guilt is an emotion that we take on early in life, especially if we grow up surrounded by domestic violence. Even though we are powerless to stop the violence, we feel responsible for what is happening.

A man once told this story. When he was three years old, his mother made all the children stand in a row in the kitchen because someone had taken several cookies from the cookie jar. She finally decided he was the culprit. She burned the tips of all his fingers with a cigarette. Then she locked him in a small, windowless shed in the yard. When the father came home and discovered what the mother had done, he beat her. The three-year-old felt responsible for everything that happened that day even though he had not even taken the cookies. As a 28-year-old man, he still could not get rid of the guilt.

Consider this ...


We can take our guilt, real or imagined, to the cross. Jesus paid the price in full to set us free from condemnation. The things we did do wrong will have consequences, but we can be set free from real or imagined guilt as we receive the wonderful grace of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Bring your guilt to the cross. Let the love and grace of Jesus cleanse you and set you free.
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Lord, thank you for your love and grace. I bring my failures and my guilt to you and ask forgiveness. I know that some of the guilt is imagined, but it still haunts me. Help me to leave it at the foot of the cross. In Jesus' name ...
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GRIEF

GRIEF
Read: 2 Corinthians 1:3-5
"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. For just as the sufferings of Christ flow over into our lives, so also through Christ our comfort overflows." ( 2 Corinthians 1:3-5 ) NIV
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Thoughts for Today

People who grew up in abusive homes grieve for many losses: The loss of a childhood. Not having a safe, nurturing environment in which to grow and flourish. What they might have been if they had had a healthy, loving home.

Grief is a noisy emotion. We push it down and try to go on with our lives, but it keeps popping up and reminding us of what we have lost.

Consider this ...


If we do not deal with grief, it can brew bitterness and resentment in us. It contributes to self-hate and self-condemnation as ways of explaining the ugly things that have happened to us. The good news is that we can turn to God for comfort. Today's scripture assures us that He offers comfort in ALL our troubles. And as we are comforted by Him, we will be able to help others by offering them the same kind of comfort God gives us.

Our Lord Jesus is familiar with suffering. He suffered more than we can ever comprehend--and He did it because He loves us. Reach out to Him for comfort and healing. He is waiting with open arms.
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Lord, I have allowed this grief to affect my life in so many ways. I don't want to go on like this, but I know I can't fix the problem. Please help me accept your love and comfort. And as I experience healing, help me to comfort others. In Jesus' name ...
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TODAY TEACHING TITLE "ANGER"

ANGER

Read: Ephesians 4:31

Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice." ( Ephesians 4:31 ) NIV

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Thoughts for Today



Anger is a God-given emotional response we all experience occasionally. When we surrender ourselves to God and use self-control, anger is a normal emotion; uncontrolled, it can have tragic consequences. For those who have experienced abuse, anger is often used as a means of avoiding other even more unpleasant and devastating feelings like guilt, shame, grief and fear.



Consider this ...





As we seek God for healing, we should ask Him where all the anger and hurt come from. He will show us the reason we try to avoid feeling pain and will help us face what we need to face to let go of the pain, the past, and the anger.



We must be willing to go to God with our feelings, no matter what they are. We need to repent of the anger and bitterness. Usually one of the most difficult steps in the healing process is forgiving those we need to forgive. What may seem impossible is possible with Christ's help.



Healing is a process that may require many trips to the foot of the cross and many requests for the Lord to change us. But remember this: He is able, more than able, to help us overcome and become all He has designed us to be. His arms are not too short!

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Father, help me understand this anger and overcome it. Forgive me. And help me forgive those who have hurt me. That seems impossible, but then I remember how you forgave me even when I didn't deserve it. Give me the strength to show your kind of forgiveness to others. In Jesus' name ...

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TODAY TECHING TITLE 'FEAR'

FEAR

Read: 2 Timothy 1:7

"For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline." ( 2 Timothy 1:7 ) NLT

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Thoughts for Today



Fear is a powerful emotion that is difficult to control. It can freeze us in place and make it hard for us to protect ourselves. It attacks our ability to trust. It compromises our ability to relax in relationships. It takes over our thought processes, and we have trouble focusing and learning.



We often repress intense fear. We push it down and cover it up with other emotions like anger, depression, and anxiety. If we grow up with fear as a major organizer of our emotional life, we have difficulty developing trusting relationships. When we do connect with people, we have trouble being natural and genuine.



Consider this ...





Are you plagued with fear? Today's scripture makes it clear that God is telling us that we can triumph over fear. He has given us a spirit of power, love, and self-discipline. He also tells us in 1 John 4:18 that perfect love drives away fear. God's love is perfect, and He loves you. As you grasp hold of that truth, you will be able to trust Him more. When you begin to understand how much He loves you, you will no longer experience that devastating fear.



Philippians 4:6 tells us specific steps to take to overcome fear:

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. (NIV)



Talk to God about everything. Believe that He loves you--and thank Him for His love. Only then will you be able to walk in peace, not fear. Remember that this is not a onetime event. Daily we need to give all our cares and fears to Him, and commit to trusting in His love.

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Lord, thank you for loving me. Thank you for giving me a spirit of power, love, and self-discipline. Help me to trust you more, to accept your perfect love. I know that only then can I overcome fear. In Jesus' name ...

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THE MODEL FOR MARRIAGE

THE MODEL FOR MARRIAGE

"As the Scriptures say, 'A man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one.' This is a great mystery, but it is an illustration of the way Christ and the church are one." Ephesians 5:31-32 NLT

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Thoughts for Today



In Ephesians 5:22-33 we see the apostle Paul presenting Christ and the Church as a pattern for marriage. God shows the importance and high standing of marriage by using Christ and the Church as a pattern to follow.



As you look at Christ and the Church as the model for marriage, the principles involved can take your union with your spouse to another plane of living. A Spirit-filled marriage, one controlled by the Holy Spirit and patterned after these scriptures in Ephesians, can become a miracle relationship. You can experience marriage as "the best thing this side of heaven."




The atmosphere in a Spirit-filled marriage involves more than exercising spiritual gifts or having Scripture verses plastered on the walls. It is a husband wife sharing a daily walk with Christ in prayer, meditation, and Bible reading-communion with God and with each other.



Consider this ...

Marriage according to God's plan is a union of unconditional love, forgiveness, and service to each other . . . all leading to intimacy. The partners continually draw closer to each other. They know each other. They are truly "one flesh." There is no hidden agenda-they can share openly with each other about everything.



Every marriage faces challenges. This kind of union does not happen easily, and it does not happen overnight. It takes a lifetime of learning and building. But if you both commit fully to God's way . . . you can be united as one and lead your entire family into the blessings of God's family plan.

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Lord, help us to grow in unconditional love, forgiveness, and service to each other. Help us find the kind of intimacy you planned for marriage. And help us lead our children according to your plan. In Jesus' name . . .

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THE FUNCTIONAL FAMILY

THE FUNCTIONAL FAMILY

And further, submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. For wives, this means submit to your husbands as to the Lord. . . . For husbands, this means love your wives, just as Christ loved the church. . . .So again I say, each man must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband. . . . Children, obey your parents because you belong to the Lord, for this is the right thing to do. . . . Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger by the way you treat them. Rather, bring them up with the discipline and instruction that comes from the Lord. Ephesians 5:21-22, 25, 33; 6:1, 4 NLT (Suggested reading: Ephesians 5:21-6:4)

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Bible in a year: Ezra 10

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Thoughts for Today



In a functional family, communication lines are open between parents and children. Children have input into family matters; however, the parents make the final decision for the child's well-being.



A functional family is characterized by a sense of family wholeness. Each family member has a feeling of belonging, which contributes to their personal self-esteem.







Children need to see a loving relationship between their parents. Spouses who love and respect each other contribute greatly to the children's sense of well-being.



Consider this ...



The characteristics of a functional family are described by the apostle Paul in today's Scripture reading. Each family member has a role to play in God's plan for the family. This unit functions properly when there is submission to Christ. And husbands and wife are admonished to stand together as one in Christ. Children honor and obey their parents.



Paul describes checks and balances to prevent abuse and neglect in the family unit. The entire family operates under the lordship of Jesus Christ.

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Father, help us to submit more fully to your plan for families. Help us to submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. Help us as parents to stand in unity in guiding our children and teaching them your ways. In Jesus' name . . .

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SHAME

SHAME

Read: Romans 8:1

"Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." ( Romans 8:1 ) NIV

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Thoughts for Today



Domestic violence affects millions of people. In the United States alone, "between 600,000 and 6 million women are victims of domestic violence each year, and between 100,000 and 6 million men, depending on the type of survey used to obtain the data" (http://www.dvrc-or.org/domestic/violence/resources/C61/). Violence and abuse, especially in the home, are increasingly being exposed. Media attention and public outcries have riveted attention on child neglect and abuse, sexual violence, psychological maltreatment of children, rape, mate beating, mistreatment of the elderly, abandonment, and other forms of abuse. People who have suffered such abuse, or been in a household where it was taking place, are often haunted for years by terrible memories. They feel shame, fear, anger and grief brought about by the painful events of the past. This week we will look at these wounded emotions and discuss how to be set free from them. Hope and healing are available!



Shame is a pervasive feeling of being inadequate as a human being. Every area of family violence causes shame. For example, children growing up in homes where a parent is committing adultery feel ashamed of their adulterous parent's behavior and are similarly ashamed of the faithful parent who is trying to keep it a secret. Children of alcoholics are ashamed of their parent's drinking and the chaos it creates in their homes. When verbal abuse and labeling take place, shame becomes a dominant motivation for doing anything possible to avoid the continual reminders of inadequacy.



Shame leaves us with a strong sense of being uniquely and hopelessly different and less than other human beings. It isolates and alienates us. We may feel that we can never live up to the expectations of those close to us, or that the reason we were abused was related to some inadequacy within us that caused and perpetuated the abuse.



Consider this ...





Shame occurs in secret and isolates its victims, keeping them from challenging their feelings. God's light allows us to begin to challenge our early assumptions and distorted perceptions. It exposes the destructive decisions shame breeds and sets us free from the lies we never before challenged.



God's light comes through prayerfully studying the Scriptures, absorbing them, believing them for yourself. God loves you and wants to heal your emotions. When you made Jesus Lord of your life, you became a child of your perfect heavenly Father. And the Bible promises there is no condemnation in Him. Jesus does not condemn you. Ask Him to help you see yourself as He does--loved by Him, precious to Him.

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Father, I have suffered for so long with this shame. Help me to overcome the lies and see nothing but Your truth. Thank you for loving me. In Jesus' name ...

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SHAME

SHAME
Read: Romans 8:1
"Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." ( Romans 8:1 ) NIV
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Thoughts for Today

Domestic violence affects millions of people. In the United States alone, "between 600,000 and 6 million women are victims of domestic violence each year, and between 100,000 and 6 million men, depending on the type of survey used to obtain the data" (http://www.dvrc-or.org/domestic/violence/resources/C61/). Violence and abuse, especially in the home, are increasingly being exposed. Media attention and public outcries have riveted attention on child neglect and abuse, sexual violence, psychological maltreatment of children, rape, mate beating, mistreatment of the elderly, abandonment, and other forms of abuse. People who have suffered such abuse, or been in a household where it was taking place, are often haunted for years by terrible memories. They feel shame, fear, anger and grief brought about by the painful events of the past. This week we will look at these wounded emotions and discuss how to be set free from them. Hope and healing are available!

Shame is a pervasive feeling of being inadequate as a human being. Every area of family violence causes shame. For example, children growing up in homes where a parent is committing adultery feel ashamed of their adulterous parent's behavior and are similarly ashamed of the faithful parent who is trying to keep it a secret. Children of alcoholics are ashamed of their parent's drinking and the chaos it creates in their homes. When verbal abuse and labeling take place, shame becomes a dominant motivation for doing anything possible to avoid the continual reminders of inadequacy.

Shame leaves us with a strong sense of being uniquely and hopelessly different and less than other human beings. It isolates and alienates us. We may feel that we can never live up to the expectations of those close to us, or that the reason we were abused was related to some inadequacy within us that caused and perpetuated the abuse.

Consider this ...


Shame occurs in secret and isolates its victims, keeping them from challenging their feelings. God's light allows us to begin to challenge our early assumptions and distorted perceptions. It exposes the destructive decisions shame breeds and sets us free from the lies we never before challenged.

God's light comes through prayerfully studying the Scriptures, absorbing them, believing them for yourself. God loves you and wants to heal your emotions. When you made Jesus Lord of your life, you became a child of your perfect heavenly Father. And the Bible promises there is no condemnation in Him. Jesus does not condemn you. Ask Him to help you see yourself as He does--loved by Him, precious to Him.
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Father, I have suffered for so long with this shame. Help me to overcome the lies and see nothing but Your truth. Thank you for loving me. In Jesus' name ...
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TODAY TEACHING TITLE "ANGER"

ANGER
Read: Ephesians 4:31
Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice." ( Ephesians 4:31 ) NIV
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Thoughts for Today

Anger is a God-given emotional response we all experience occasionally. When we surrender ourselves to God and use self-control, anger is a normal emotion; uncontrolled, it can have tragic consequences. For those who have experienced abuse, anger is often used as a means of avoiding other even more unpleasant and devastating feelings like guilt, shame, grief and fear.

Consider this ...


As we seek God for healing, we should ask Him where all the anger and hurt come from. He will show us the reason we try to avoid feeling pain and will help us face what we need to face to let go of the pain, the past, and the anger.

We must be willing to go to God with our feelings, no matter what they are. We need to repent of the anger and bitterness. Usually one of the most difficult steps in the healing process is forgiving those we need to forgive. What may seem impossible is possible with Christ's help.

Healing is a process that may require many trips to the foot of the cross and many requests for the Lord to change us. But remember this: He is able, more than able, to help us overcome and become all He has designed us to be. His arms are not too short!
------------------------------------------------------------------
Father, help me understand this anger and overcome it. Forgive me. And help me forgive those who have hurt me. That seems impossible, but then I remember how you forgave me even when I didn't deserve it. Give me the strength to show your kind of forgiveness to others. In Jesus' name ...
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THE MODEL FOR MARRIAGE

THE MODEL FOR MARRIAGE
"As the Scriptures say, 'A man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one.' This is a great mystery, but it is an illustration of the way Christ and the church are one." Ephesians 5:31-32 NLT
------------------------------------------------------------------
Thoughts for Today

In Ephesians 5:22-33 we see the apostle Paul presenting Christ and the Church as a pattern for marriage. God shows the importance and high standing of marriage by using Christ and the Church as a pattern to follow.

As you look at Christ and the Church as the model for marriage, the principles involved can take your union with your spouse to another plane of living. A Spirit-filled marriage, one controlled by the Holy Spirit and patterned after these scriptures in Ephesians, can become a miracle relationship. You can experience marriage as "the best thing this side of heaven."

The atmosphere in a Spirit-filled marriage involves more than exercising spiritual gifts or having Scripture verses plastered on the walls. It is a husband wife sharing a daily walk with Christ in prayer, meditation, and Bible reading-communion with God and with each other.

Consider this ...

Marriage according to God's plan is a union of unconditional love, forgiveness, and service to each other . . . all leading to intimacy. The partners continually draw closer to each other. They know each other. They are truly "one flesh." There is no hidden agenda-they can share openly with each other about everything.

Every marriage faces challenges. This kind of union does not happen easily, and it does not happen overnight. It takes a lifetime of learning and building. But if you both commit fully to God's way . . . you can be united as one and lead your entire family into the blessings of God's family plan.
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Lord, help us to grow in unconditional love, forgiveness, and service to each other. Help us find the kind of intimacy you planned for marriage. And help us lead our children according to your plan. In Jesus' name . . .
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TODAY TECHING TITLE 'FEAR'

FEAR
Read: 2 Timothy 1:7
"For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline." ( 2 Timothy 1:7 ) NLT
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Thoughts for Today

Fear is a powerful emotion that is difficult to control. It can freeze us in place and make it hard for us to protect ourselves. It attacks our ability to trust. It compromises our ability to relax in relationships. It takes over our thought processes, and we have trouble focusing and learning.

We often repress intense fear. We push it down and cover it up with other emotions like anger, depression, and anxiety. If we grow up with fear as a major organizer of our emotional life, we have difficulty developing trusting relationships. When we do connect with people, we have trouble being natural and genuine.

Consider this ...


Are you plagued with fear? Today's scripture makes it clear that God is telling us that we can triumph over fear. He has given us a spirit of power, love, and self-discipline. He also tells us in 1 John 4:18 that perfect love drives away fear. God's love is perfect, and He loves you. As you grasp hold of that truth, you will be able to trust Him more. When you begin to understand how much He loves you, you will no longer experience that devastating fear.

Philippians 4:6 tells us specific steps to take to overcome fear:
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. (NIV)

Talk to God about everything. Believe that He loves you--and thank Him for His love. Only then will you be able to walk in peace, not fear. Remember that this is not a onetime event. Daily we need to give all our cares and fears to Him, and commit to trusting in His love.
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Lord, thank you for loving me. Thank you for giving me a spirit of power, love, and self-discipline. Help me to trust you more, to accept your perfect love. I know that only then can I overcome fear. In Jesus' name ...
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THE FUNCTIONAL FAMILY

THE FUNCTIONAL FAMILY
And further, submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. For wives, this means submit to your husbands as to the Lord. . . . For husbands, this means love your wives, just as Christ loved the church. . . .So again I say, each man must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband. . . . Children, obey your parents because you belong to the Lord, for this is the right thing to do. . . . Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger by the way you treat them. Rather, bring them up with the discipline and instruction that comes from the Lord. Ephesians 5:21-22, 25, 33; 6:1, 4 NLT (Suggested reading: Ephesians 5:21-6:4)
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Bible in a year: Ezra 10
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Thoughts for Today

In a functional family, communication lines are open between parents and children. Children have input into family matters; however, the parents make the final decision for the child's well-being.

A functional family is characterized by a sense of family wholeness. Each family member has a feeling of belonging, which contributes to their personal self-esteem.



Children need to see a loving relationship between their parents. Spouses who love and respect each other contribute greatly to the children's sense of well-being.

Consider this ...

The characteristics of a functional family are described by the apostle Paul in today's Scripture reading. Each family member has a role to play in God's plan for the family. This unit functions properly when there is submission to Christ. And husbands and wife are admonished to stand together as one in Christ. Children honor and obey their parents.

Paul describes checks and balances to prevent abuse and neglect in the family unit. The entire family operates under the lordship of Jesus Christ.
------------------------------------------------------------------
Father, help us to submit more fully to your plan for families. Help us to submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. Help us as parents to stand in unity in guiding our children and teaching them your ways. In Jesus' name . . .
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