Monday February 6th

A Clash of Wills

Proverbs 16:9

        The mind of man plans his way,

        But the Lord directs his steps.

~Prayer~

Think through the problems  your face right now, and ask God to guide your steps and keep you joyful in the process.

Something To Think About:

When was the last time you faced a circumstance where your will clashed with God’s? Is there  a clash today?

Tuesday February 7th

A Clash of Wills Pt. II

Isaiah 41:10

        'Do not fear, for I am with you;

        Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God.

        I will strengthen you, surely I will help you,

        Surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.'

 

    ~Prayer~

That God will remind you that He is with you in every situation you face, and He knows what He’s doing.

Something To Think About:

Have you turned to God in those circumstances?

 

Wednesday February 8th

The Best and Worst of Times Pt. 1

Romans 5:3-4

    And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; [4] and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope;

~Prayer~

That God would strengthen your faith so that in good time or bad it will result in proven character.

Something To Think About:

Have you been through some “worst of times” in which your faith grew? What situations seem to test your faith the most? Why?

   

Thursday February 9th     

The Best And Worst of Times Pt. 2

Eccles. 12:13

    The conclusion, when all has been heard, is: fear God and keep His commandments, because this applies to every person.

~Prayer~

That you would  learn to fear God and that He would be your reference point in the best and worst of times.

Something To Think About:

For what tribulations can you thank God today?

Friday February 10th

Accepting Your Mate Unconditionally

1 John 4:18

    There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves punishment, and the one who fears is not perfected in love.

~Prayer~

That you would have the ability to love your mate unconditionally and heal his or her deepest fears and wounds.

Something To Think About:

How has your self-esteem been strengthened by your mate’s love?

 

Saturday February 11th

Fathers As Servant - Leaders

 Ephes. 5:23,25

    For the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ also is the head of the church, He Himself being the Savior of the body.  Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself up for her;

~Prayer~

Men, pray that you will have the sensitivity to love and the humility to serve and lead your wives.

Something To Think About:

As a father, rate yourself from one (highest) to five in all three categories: leading, loving, and serving. See if you can answer these questions. As your wife’s servant, can you name her top three needs? What worries her? What Circumstances quickly put her emotional gas tank on empty? Men, let me challenge you to lead, to love and to serve.

Sunday February 12th

Why You Need Romance?

Song 8:6-7

    Wear me as a signet ring on your heart,

        as a ring on your hand.

    Love is as overpowering as death.

    Devotion is as unyielding as the grave.

        Love's flames are flames of fire,

            flames that come from the Lord.

             Raging water cannot extinguish love,

            and rivers will never wash it away.

    If a man exchanged all his family's wealth for love,

        people would utterly despise him.

 ~Prayer~

As God to equip you to be the romantic partner your spouse needs you to be.

Something To Think About:

As  you look back on your time together, what have been the romantic highlights? Do you think you have lost some of that romantic fire you once had? What can you do to fan the embers?

 

Monday February 13th

Foxes In The Vineyard

Song 2:15

        "Catch the foxes for us,

        The little foxes that are ruining the vineyards,

        While our vineyards are in blossom."

 ~Prayer~

That God will give you a better understanding of what your spouse needs when it comes to romance, and the courage to act on that understanding.

Something To Think About:

What is something romantic you’d like your mate to do for you? Write down three things, then exchange lists with your mate.