Thursday, August 16, 2012

How to Foster a Family in the Image of God Part 3

Scripture Checklist: Which of the following does/does not describe your home? Part 3

"Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting for those who belong to the Lord”.
“Husbands, love your wives and never treat them harshly”.
“Children, always obey your parents, for this pleases the Lord”.
"Fathers, do not aggravate your children, or they will become discouraged”. Colossians 3:18-21

“Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart.”
“Live wisely among those who are not believers, and make the most of every opportunity”
"Let your conversation be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone”. Colossians 4:2-6    

Prayer  

“Father, we don’t do submission well. We submit to our demands of our covetous hearts but we choose hardened and prideful hearts in relation to one another. Forgive us Lord. Please lead me to the exercise of the kind of wisdom that comes from you, one modeled by humility, submission and gratitude”. Amen”

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