Tuesday 17 November 2015
6 WAYS TO BUILD UP YOUR HUSBAND
1. Listen to what he has to say so that you will recognize what is on his heart
2. Make an effort to be as cheerful as you were when you were engaged to be married
3. Ignore his faults and focus on his strong points by taking note of them
4. Compliment him for the way that he looks and the good things that he does like working hard for the family
5. See him for who he is, not who you want him to be
6. Be slow to anger. Relay your frustration with love, respect, and a cool head
"A continual dripping on a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike" (Proverb 27:15)
2. Make an effort to be as cheerful as you were when you were engaged to be married
3. Ignore his faults and focus on his strong points by taking note of them
4. Compliment him for the way that he looks and the good things that he does like working hard for the family
5. See him for who he is, not who you want him to be
6. Be slow to anger. Relay your frustration with love, respect, and a cool head
"A continual dripping on a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike" (Proverb 27:15)
THE ART OF MARRIAGE
Happiness in marriage is not something that just happens
A good marriage must be created
In the art of marriage the little things are the big things
It is never being too old to hold hands
It is remembering to say "I love you" at least once a day
It is never going to sleep angry
It is at no time taking the other for granted, the courtship should not end with the honeymoon, it should continue through all the years
It is having a mutual sense of values and common objectives
It is standing together facing the world
It is forming a circle of love that gathers in the whole family
It is doing things for each other, not in the attitude of duty or sacrifice, but in the spirit of joy
it is speaking words of appreciation and demonstrating gratitude in thoughtful ways
It is not looking for perfection in each other
It is cultivating flexibility, patience, understanding and a sense of humor
It is having the capacity to forgive and forget
It is giving each other an atmosphere in which each can grow
It is finding room for the things of the spirit
It is a common search for the good and the beautiful
It is establishing a relationship in which the independence is equal, dependence is mutual and the obligation is reciprocal
It is not only marrying the right partner, it is being the right partner
It is discovering what marriage can be, at its best
(Wilfred Allan Peterson)
A good marriage must be created
In the art of marriage the little things are the big things
It is never being too old to hold hands
It is remembering to say "I love you" at least once a day
It is never going to sleep angry
It is at no time taking the other for granted, the courtship should not end with the honeymoon, it should continue through all the years
It is having a mutual sense of values and common objectives
It is standing together facing the world
It is forming a circle of love that gathers in the whole family
It is doing things for each other, not in the attitude of duty or sacrifice, but in the spirit of joy
it is speaking words of appreciation and demonstrating gratitude in thoughtful ways
It is not looking for perfection in each other
It is cultivating flexibility, patience, understanding and a sense of humor
It is having the capacity to forgive and forget
It is giving each other an atmosphere in which each can grow
It is finding room for the things of the spirit
It is a common search for the good and the beautiful
It is establishing a relationship in which the independence is equal, dependence is mutual and the obligation is reciprocal
It is not only marrying the right partner, it is being the right partner
It is discovering what marriage can be, at its best
(Wilfred Allan Peterson)
NEVER FORGET THESE IMPORTANT THINGS
Along your ride called "Life", never forget these important things:
1. Home is not a place, but a feeling
2. Time is not measured by a clock, but by moments
3. Heartbeats are not heard, but felt and shared
(Author Unknown)
1. Home is not a place, but a feeling
2. Time is not measured by a clock, but by moments
3. Heartbeats are not heard, but felt and shared
(Author Unknown)
Friday 6 November 2015
DON'T COMPLICATE LIFE
Missing somebody? - CALL
Wanna meet up? - INVITE
Wanna be understood? - EXPLAIN
Have questions? - ASK
Don't like something? - SAY IT
Like something? - STATE IT
Want something? - ASK FOR IT
Love someone? - TELL THEM
Keep your life SIMPLE
LEADERSHIP TRAITS
L: Loyalty
E: Empathy
A: Accountability
D: Duty and determination
E: Energy and encouragement
R: Respect
S: Selflessness
H: Honorable and Humble
I: Integrity and innovation
P: Passion for and pride in work
E: Empathy
A: Accountability
D: Duty and determination
E: Energy and encouragement
R: Respect
S: Selflessness
H: Honorable and Humble
I: Integrity and innovation
P: Passion for and pride in work
MARRIAGE CONVERSATION STARTERS
- Do I do anything that makes you feel unloved or disrespected?
- What is a characteristic you have that is under-appreciated?
- In what areas are you struggling? How can I support you and pray for you?
- What is your favorite activity we do together?
- What do you miss about our life before children?
- What is your dream for your life and our family?
- If we could meet only one of your needs, which one would it be?
- What is your idea of a romantic night?
- What is your favorite memory of us?
- What surprised you the most about having children?
(All Pro Dad)
- What is a characteristic you have that is under-appreciated?
- In what areas are you struggling? How can I support you and pray for you?
- What is your favorite activity we do together?
- What do you miss about our life before children?
- What is your dream for your life and our family?
- If we could meet only one of your needs, which one would it be?
- What is your idea of a romantic night?
- What is your favorite memory of us?
- What surprised you the most about having children?
(All Pro Dad)
Thursday 5 November 2015
PRAYING FOR YOUR FUTURE HUSBAND
"Lord, I lift up my future husband to You and pray, according to Your Word, that:
- He would cherish me, his future wife, as Christ loves the church (Ephesians 5:25)
- He would flee from temptation and be freed from any bondage to sin (Romans 12:9; John 10:10; Isaiah 61:1)
- He would meditate day and night on Your Word, pray without ceasing and stay faithful to Christ to the end (Psalm 1:1-3, 1 Thess. 5:17, Hebrew 12:1-2)
- He will love You with all his heart, soul, mind, and strength (Mark 12:30, 1 Samuel 16:7)
- He will be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger (James 1:19)
- You protect him physically, mentally, and spiritually (Psalm 28:7-9, Psalm 41, John 17:15, 2 Thess. 3:3)
- You will instruct him and teach him in the way he should go (Psalm 32:8)
- He would develop strong relationship with other godly men (Ephesians 4:24-25, Hebrew 10:24, Proverb 27:17)
- He would be Kingdom minded and a ministry partner (Matthew 6:20-21, Matthew 6:33, Colossians 3:2)
- He will fear You, walk in wisdom and righteousness (1 Kings 9:4-5, Proverbs 1:7, Proverbs 15:33)
- He will walk in humility before You and have a teachable spirit (Micah 6:8; 2 Timothy 3:16)
YOU ARE
Beautiful - Psalm 45:11
Unique - Psalm 139:13
Loved - Jeremiah 31:3
Special - Ephesians 2:10
Created for a purpose - Jeremiah 29:11
Cared for - Ephesians 3:17-19
Lovely - Daniel 12:3
Precious - 1 Corinthians 6:20
Important - 1 Peter 2:9
Forgiven - Psalm 103:12
A new creation - 2 Corinthians 5:17
Protected - Psalm 121:3
Empowered - Philippians 4:13
Chosen - John 5:16
Family - Ephesians 2:19
YOU ARE MINE - Isaiah 43:1
Unique - Psalm 139:13
Loved - Jeremiah 31:3
Special - Ephesians 2:10
Created for a purpose - Jeremiah 29:11
Cared for - Ephesians 3:17-19
Lovely - Daniel 12:3
Precious - 1 Corinthians 6:20
Important - 1 Peter 2:9
Forgiven - Psalm 103:12
A new creation - 2 Corinthians 5:17
Protected - Psalm 121:3
Empowered - Philippians 4:13
Chosen - John 5:16
Family - Ephesians 2:19
YOU ARE MINE - Isaiah 43:1
20 LITTLE THINGS TO MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE IN YOUR MARRIAGE
1. Greet him warmly
2. Offer a kind word
3. Give thanks
4. Speak the truth
5. Look at the bright side
6. Shrug off small annoyances
7. Snuggle together
8. Serve cheerfully
9. Pray for each other
10. Listen carefully
11. Apologize humbly
12. Kiss on the lips
13. Laugh at each other's jokes
14. Give a soft answer
15. Step away together
16. Smile at him
17. Forgive fully
18. Spend time together
19. Build up
20. Decide you are going to love each other
(Club 31 Women)
2. Offer a kind word
3. Give thanks
4. Speak the truth
5. Look at the bright side
6. Shrug off small annoyances
7. Snuggle together
8. Serve cheerfully
9. Pray for each other
10. Listen carefully
11. Apologize humbly
12. Kiss on the lips
13. Laugh at each other's jokes
14. Give a soft answer
15. Step away together
16. Smile at him
17. Forgive fully
18. Spend time together
19. Build up
20. Decide you are going to love each other
(Club 31 Women)
Wednesday 4 November 2015
BRUCE LEE'S TOP 7 FUNDAMENTALS FOR GETTING YOUR LIFE IN SHAPE
1. What are you really thinking about today?
"As you think, so shall you become." (Bruce Lee)
2. Simplify
"It is not the daily increase but daily decrease. Hack away at the unessential." (Bruce Lee)
3. Learn about yourself in interactions
"To know oneself is to study oneself in action with another person." (Bruce Lee)
4. Do not divide
"Take no thoughts of who is right or wrong or who is better than. Be not for or against." (Bruce Lee)
5. Avoid a dependency on validation from others
"I am not in this world to live up to your expectations and you are not in this world to live up to mine." (Bruce Lee)
6. Be proactive
"To hell with circumstances; I create opportunities." (Bruce Lee)
7. Be you
(Always be yourself, express yourself, have faith in yourself." (Bruce Lee)
"As you think, so shall you become." (Bruce Lee)
2. Simplify
"It is not the daily increase but daily decrease. Hack away at the unessential." (Bruce Lee)
3. Learn about yourself in interactions
"To know oneself is to study oneself in action with another person." (Bruce Lee)
4. Do not divide
"Take no thoughts of who is right or wrong or who is better than. Be not for or against." (Bruce Lee)
5. Avoid a dependency on validation from others
"I am not in this world to live up to your expectations and you are not in this world to live up to mine." (Bruce Lee)
6. Be proactive
"To hell with circumstances; I create opportunities." (Bruce Lee)
7. Be you
(Always be yourself, express yourself, have faith in yourself." (Bruce Lee)
WHAT IS MARRIAGE?
It's a union, first of all. It's uniting, two hearts becoming one. Marriage is companionship and friendship. it's being together, acting together, doing things together, and not wanting it any other way.
Marriage is understanding. It's being blind to the faults of the other. It's being considerate in every way--considerate of the other's time, feelings, and desires.
Marriage is caring. It's being concerned. It's going out of your way to make sure the other person is well cared for.
Marriage is kindness. It's saying kind words and putting those words into action.
Marriage is support. It's supporting your mate in their endeavors, in their projects, in good times and bad. It's giving them moral support, physical support, prayer support, all-around support. It's cheering them on and encouraging them when they feel down. Marriage is stooping to lift the other. It's being strong when the other is weak.
Marriage is protecting your mate from harm, physical and emotional.
Marriage is provision. It's doing your part to make sure the other has their needs met. It's pulling your share of the load. Marriage is hard work day after day. It's going out of your way to meet the needs of your mate in whatever way you can, even if you don't feel like it. Marriage is lending a helping hand.
Marriage is sacrifice. It's giving of yourself for the one you love. It's being ready to give up your own ideas or desires to make your mate happy. It's giving and giving and giving again. Marriage is yielding, bending, melting together.
Marriage is going the extra mile. Marriage is compassion. It's preferring the happiness of another to your own.
Marriage is give and take. Marriage is taking turns; it's not one sided. Marriage is submission. It's giving the other person a chance. Marriage is living and loving and helping one another. Marriage is learning from one another. Marriage is humbling.
Marriage is being open minded. Marriage is walking a mile in another's shoes.
Marriage is listening and understanding.
Marriage is being there for the other in bad times as well as the good. Married love stands through thick and thin, no matter how hot the trials or how hard the test. Married love never loses hope. It's always there, always dependable, always ready with outstretched hands and open arms to take the other in--to love, to comfort, to hold, and to cherish. Marriage is learning to let the little things pass.
Marriage is communicating honestly and openly. It's being willing to humbly share your heart and deepest thoughts. Marriage is talking, praying, discussing, and agreeing together. Marriage does not let things build up between you by ignoring the other, but rather finds a way; it creates solutions. Marriage is joining hand in hand, heart to heart.
Marriage is discovery. It's discovering each other, learning about each other and all the funny things you say and do. Marriage is a good sense of humor. It's relaxing together, enjoying each other.
Marriage is respect. Marriage is having faith in each other. Marriage is accepting another for what they are. Marriage is coming to the realization that you are not complete without your other half.
Marriage can be the most satisfying and strengthening experience you will ever have.
(David Brandt Berg)
BE A REAL FRIEND TO YOUR SPOUSE
Real friends speak the truth in love
Real friends focus on hope for the future
Real friends share their faith in God's goodness
Real friends pray - for and with - each other
Real friends lend a hand and help - showing respect
Have courage. Real friends encourage
Encourage your spouse
Real friends focus on hope for the future
Real friends share their faith in God's goodness
Real friends pray - for and with - each other
Real friends lend a hand and help - showing respect
Have courage. Real friends encourage
Encourage your spouse
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