One Anothering Bible Verses

After reading "Authentic Relationships: Discover the Lost Art of One Anothering" by Wayne & Clay Jacobsen, I knew I'd like a list of the bible verses referenced. The authors kindly list the verses and the relevant portion of the text on pages 10-11 but I thought it'd be neat to have it as a jpeg that could randomly pop into my computer's screen saver and figured I should post it here in case some of you wanted that too (feel free to use it for personal reasons). I'm still learning how to use paint. If you have any tips or can recommend a quick and easy read for mastering it I'd appreciate the information. Remember that God already loves you beyond measure - keeping that in mind sure helps me throughout the day. May God bless you and deepen your love for Him and your fellow humans! 

Top 10 Lessons From Judi Rossi's Lecture "Three Essentials of a Successful Military Wife"

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Earlier this week at the Fort Meade Protestant Women of the Chapel (PWOC) kickoff event I enjoyed a lecture by author Judy Rossi. She spoke on the Three Esssentials of a Successful Military Wife. She gave a great lecture, shared her wisdom and made us both laugh and think. Below are my top ten lessons/reminders from the lecture. I hadn't planned on this post so didn't differentiate between her actual quotes and my paraphrases when I took my notes. Hopefully I got the spirit of her lecture right and these notes will be a blessing to you.

1. Revere the Lord and lean on Him at all times.

2. Our husbands should be our #1 ministry.

3. Submitting to Jesus will help in submitting to your husband. Submitting doesn't mean that you're lesser than but that you are recognizing his God given position as head of the household.

4. Learn to be concise in making requests or explanations to your husband.

5. See your husband as a gift from God and his strengths as God given gifts.

6. Disrespect wounds a man deeply. Show him respect at all times.

7. Do only good to your husband, every day and at all times.

8. You can help complete your husband by meeting his needs.

9. Heed your husband's counsel. If you ask for his advice, follow it.

10. Appreciate the differences between male and female (you and your husband) instead of letting them frustrate you.

Once again, I'm reminded that having a right relationship with God leads to right relationships with people, including our husbands. May you grow closer to God today and may God bless you and your relationships!

 
 

Take Time to See

"Nobody sees a flower -- really -- it is so small it takes time -- we haven't time -- and to see takes time, like to have a friend takes time." Georgia O'Keeffe 

This quote reminds me of the importance of being in the moment and taking the time to appreciate the beauty of those we love. May you experience the joy of really seeing today and know that you are loved.

Life's Purpose - Love

As Christians there are many ways to view God's will for your life. But if we're being honest with ourselves whatever you're doing needs to be in line with the two greatest commandments from Matthew 22: 37-39: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’" It's not something any of us can probably achieve 100 percent of the time on this side of heaven but definitely is worth striving toward. 

No matter how we feel or what circumstances surround us we can choose to worship God, shed our selfish nature and put on loving kindness. Remembering that it's not our strength but His strength that makes this transition possible. I pray, dear reader friend, that you will choose love today. May God fill you with His loving Spirit and work His love in you today!