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When He Doesn't Want your Jesus, Part 2

1 Peter 3:2

"...when they see the purity and reverence of your lives."

(Please note:  If your husband is doing something illegal or immoral...  If you are being abused in any way, shape or form - please seek professional counsel.)

When your man doesn't want to know your Jesus...  It is NOT YOUR PROBLEM.   He's not your project.  He's not your mission field in the sense of carrying the responsibility of changing his heart. 

He's God's issue.  He is on God's mission field.  He's God's problem.

Your responsibility, however is for your man to see the purity and reverence of your lives. 

Recently, I looked to see what the Amplified translation says concerning the word reverence.  Read the following slowly.  Note the words describing reverence.  Each one are action verbs.

"When they observe the pure and modest way in which you conduct yourselves, together with your reverence [for your husband; you are to feel for him all that reverence includes:

to respect,

defer to,

revere him - to honor,

esteem,

appreciate,

prize,

and in the human sense to adore him, that is to admire, praise,

be devoted to,

deeply love and

enjoy your husband."

  

And don't forget from yesterday's post, these intentional behaviors on our part, are focused on the man who is intentionally walking in disobedience.  (1 Peter 3:1)

 

Did you get that?  

 

He's probably not behaving in a way that we think of deserving. He may even rub us like sandpaper.

 

So naturally, our inclination is to withhold love, sex, respect, adoration.  We fail to esteem, prize and appreciate.

 

Yet, as wives, our responsibility is obedience to God's Word.  That's it! 

God's responsibility is heart CHANGE.  Oh and girlfriend - when the heart changes - the behavior changes, the motives change, everything changes...

You can't do this.  Only God can change a heart.

 

Let him go.  He's not your responsibility. 

 

Next Post:  Did you note the phrase "you are to feel for him all that reverence includes."

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General Session – Gwen Brodd- “Unwrapping the Gift of Sexual Intimacy”

 

 



When He Doesn't Want Your Jesus, Part 1

1 Peter 3:1

Wives, in the same way be submissive to your husbands so that, if any of them do not believe the Word, they may be won over without words by the behavior of their wives."

What do you do when your husband doesn't want your Jesus? 
When he won't to go to church?
When he doesn't want to hear your "Bible-beater lingo?"

Do you divorce him?

Do you beat him over the head with your Bible anyway?

Do you guilt him into submission?

We live in a self-sufficient, independent world.  Often, the last thing I want to do is depend on someone else.  Especially when I think I'm right!

Recently I read 1 Peter 3:1 from the Amplified Translation.  It's made me look at this issue of submission in an entirely new light.  Maybe it will help you as well.

"In like manner, you married women, be submissive to your own husbands

[subordinate yourselves as being secondary to and dependent on them, and adapt yourselves to them],

 so that if any do not obey the Word [of God],they may be won over not by discussion but by the [godly] lives of their wives."

No, we don't divorce them; we don't beat them into submission...

We intentionally choose to be second in rank (in the home) -

despite what the 'Housewives of New York' are doing.

We choose to become dependent -

despite our independence teaching world.

We adapt ourselves to their desires and schedules -

instead of insisting they adapt to us.

As we choose to intentionally snub the world

instead of God's Word,

He'll cause your man to want your Jesus.

What Time is It? Part 2

“Day to day pours forth speech, and night to night reveals knowledge.”

Psalm 19:2

As I started to tell you last week:

The clock said 4:34.

And, yes, that was “a.m.”

This, however, was not a typical “roll over, glance at the clock, go back to sleep" moment:  those numbers JUMPED off the clock and knocked me awake.

When I heard “Look it up,” I knew that this was not an “inconvenient” wake-up:  this was an “invitation” to a Daddy-Daughter date. 

Seeing the hours and minutes on the clock just might be

a SCRIPTURE REFERENCE, calling you to dive into God’s Word.  

3:16 is about the only one I could identify by itself, for it’s John 3:16.  

I don’t easily memorize chapter and verse.  So- - -4:34?  All I can say is, PRAISE THE LORD FOR GOOGLE! 

I grabbed my laptop, typed in “4:34” and  - WOW!

The primary verse that leapt off the page was :

Luke 4:34  - - - -“My food is to do the will of Him who sent me

and to accomplish His work..”

Why was this important to me? 

It affirmed to me my position with Tara and the Knowing God Ministries team . . . on the very week that we were kicking off this new season.  My sweet Lord was letting me know:  I’m exactly where I belong. AND, it affirmed:  I’ve got work to do.

And a second reference did the “resonance” thing, too:

Mark 4:34.  - - - - “He did not say anything to them without using a parable.

But when he was alone with his own disciples, he explained everything.”

Oh, what another sweet confirmation this verse is to this “artsy” and “deep” woman!  Jesus Himself used parables - - word pictures – ORDINARY IMAGES – simple, daily-life “things” to speak and teach His truth!

So, the “work I’ve got to do” is in staying true to the purpose He has created for me:

1. Being obedient to hear His voice –
2. Writing what I hear. . .  
3. Not being afraid of using ordinary life things – like digital clocks! – to share His truths!

Have fun with this one, friends!  Use the digital-clock-Google-reference method (disclaimer:  not found in any theological seminary curriculum!).

Sometimes it’s just a fun exercise in searching for Biblical references.  But what I have found is this – any time I am faithful to open His Word, He is faithful to speak.

[Please share your experiences with the digital clock “prayer trigger” 

and encourage us all by commenting below any time.]

What Time is It? Part 1

“Day to day pours forth speech, and night to night reveals knowledge.”

Psalm 19:2

The clock said 4:34.

And, yes, that was “a.m.”

This, however, was not a typical “roll over, glance at the clock, go back to sleep"moment:  those numbers JUMPED off the clock and knocked me awake.

Backing up a bit . . .

Recently God has finally gotten through my thick skull this concept:
He wants to speak to me– AND (even harder to grasp) He’s speaking all the time . . . if only I have “ears to hear.” 

He first started using the digital clock to call me to pray for people by having the time displayed remind me of someone’s BIRTHDAY.

6:16?  The day of my daughter’s birth.  So of course when I see it, I think of her and pray. 

But one day I happened to glance at various clocks and saw 6:16 THREE TIMES (yes, one clock was way off).  God got my attention and I was praying intently for my daughter.  In fact I almost emailed; but I didn’t get to it before her husband called that evening:   they had just taken their one-month old daughter to the hospital for a serious respiratory infection!

Was I concerned?  YES. 

Was I fearful? NO! 

For the Lord had “gone before” to call me to prayer, and let me KNOW:  He is in control.  In that moment I experienced the “I will not be shaken” (Ps. 62:6) of walking with the Lord:  to be in a storm but not have it “rock my world”.

The best part of using a digital clock as a “prayer trigger” for people is that EVERY BIRTHDAY possible occurs!  Twelve hours?  All twelve months are represented! 

Next post: we’ll go a little deeper, but for today, allow God to bring people to mind through the clocks you see . . . and pray as the Spirit leads you to pray.

Sometimes you’ll be prompted to pick up the phone and call them to let them know. 

Sometimes you’ll feel led to send an email or a text (or even send a card).

Sometimes you’ll simply pray.

Regardless, TRUST:  the God of the universe is speaking TO you and working THROUGH you to deliver His love to the world.   

So, I ask you now: 

What time is it?

[Please share your experiences with the digital clock “prayer trigger” 

and encourage us all by commenting below any time.]

5 Tips from Friday's Luncheon!

James 1:17

"Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father."

As we kick-off a new ministry season, Knowing God Ministries is committed to helping women make a difference in their corner of the world.

For the 90 women in attendance - we pray YOU made a difference in your marriage this past weekend!  And that you'll continue to make a difference.

To see more pictures, click HERE
To order a CD of Gwen's General Session - Click HERE

     

Married for 37 years, Mom of 4 and a Grandmother, our guest speaker, Gwen Brodd addressed the topic of sexual intimacy with great boldness and candor. She did not mince words.  She did not hold back.   She did not cross the line, yet at the same time, she "went there."  

Want a few highlights from her General Session?

• Sex is a holy act of worship.  It is a gift given by God to a married man and woman.  Hebrews 13:4 says, "Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure..."

The word "bed" in Greek means "altar."   A couple's bedroom is the holy of holies; with the bed as the altar - in God's sight.  Responding to our husbands physically - it an act of worship.

• God's divine plan and purpose for sex between a husband and wife:

1. To be united into 1 flesh -
2. Pleasure of the flesh -
3. Procreation - 

• Tip #1:  Signal:  Gwen encouraged us to have a candle in our bedrooms that serve as a signal. If your husband lights the candle, you need to prepare mentally and physically.  (Shave, wash and clean.)  She says, "This will help your state of mind."

• Tip #2:  Frequency - Gwen encouraged us, "Anytime, anywhere, any place."  Oh, yeah - she said it.
• Tip #3:  Adjust your schedule to his desires - after 2-3 days, semen begins build up and there is significant pressure.  (Oh yeah, she said that too.)

• Tip #4:  What to do when he wants it - and you don't: 

1. Get your mind into it and your body will respond -
2. Repeat Scripture to yourself: "God's grace is sufficient."  "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength."

• Tip #5:  NEVER EVER:  Use sex as a means of getting something or as punishment.

She said much, much, much more.  You'll have to get the CD to learn more.

After the General Session, one of the KGM Board Members approached me and said, "No one else is talking about this subject.  I'm so glad we are."

I couldn't agree more.

Does God Speak to Ordinary People, Part 2

ISI is FRIDAY, August 9th!
REGISTER NOW
Pre-Registration rate closes - WEDNESDAY!

General Session:Unwrapping the Gift of Sexual Intimacy

 Workshop: How can I have Peace… My Closet’s a Mess!

 (Descriptions, Details and Menu Below)

 

Speaker: Gwen Brodd

Does God Speak to Ordinary People? + 2 New Announcements

ISI is FRIDAY, August 9th! REGISTER NOW

 

We're excited about our August kick-off speaker and message Friday!  (See below for details)

We're excited to see you again!  And we're excited to see how God is going to grow each of us so that we can impact our corners of the world!

 

If you have not already signed up for Friday's luncheon - Wednesday is the deadline for the Pre-Registration rate.  Don't miss out!

2 NEW Announcements for ISI: 

1.  Opportunity for FREE LUNCH!

1. Go ahead and pay/register yourself -

2. Invite 5 friends -
They must pay and pre-register by the deadline: August 7th

3. Notify us that your table is registered and who they are.

 We'll refund your $ and YOUR LUNCH IS FREE!
 

We're finding that women (who may be leery of organized religion) will come to the luncheon at a place like MacGregor.  Impact your corner of the world for Christ by inviting women in your corner to hear practical, life-changing messages.

 

2.  NEW MENU!

Starting in August (and every other month), we'll begin offering a hot plated lunch! 

 

August menu: 

Chicken Cordon Bleu with Whole Grain Mustard Sauce

Mashed Potatoes

Asparagus

Rolls and butter -

If you are a vegetarian or specific dietary needs - no problem!   Let us know.