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Romans 8:12-13
So then, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh: for if ye live after the flesh, ye must die; but if by the Spirit ye put to death the deeds of the body, ye shall live.
I have been going through what I will call an emotional "spring cleaning process" with my family. Unfortunatly for me, as I take the time to address ungodly behavior in my house it is coming across that I am some "know it all Bible-thumper". I dont want to sound condesending to my family as these are the people I love most, and I want them to really hear me without me sounding as if I am just preaching to them. This is especially difficult for me as my husband is still not saved.
It is not easy to impress upon someone who does not fully share your love and appreciation for the Lord , His ideals, and what He expects of His children. This becomes an obstacle for me when parenting as I try to stay on the same page with my husband in most situations, however I am convicted to react to some things that he is not sensitive to at all. I also worry that the different priorities my husband and I have will affect all of my daughters negatively and even confuse their values, and morals.
Trying to "put to death the deeds of the body" such as : quickly losing tempers, being judgmental, unreasonable punishment, rude sarcasm, pessamistic attitudes, & unthankfulness . Just pointing them out when I notice them makes me sound like I am standing on a soap-box again.
I have decided to lay it all at HIS feet.
John 10:16-17
Therefore doth the Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I may take it again. No one taketh it away from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment received I from my Father.
I am still going to do the spring cleaning but I will focus on "me". I am leaving the rest for HIM. I am not going to agonize over the things that I dont have the power to change. I know I must pray, trust, and wait on HIM. I know everything happens in Gods time, not mine. Please keep me in your prayers that I stay encouraged, faithful, and patient while the Lord is deciding when and how HE will do the spring cleaning for the rest of my family- Godbless. |
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