Author's Note: This article is part of a 21-day Series called, "YWAP Fast 2019." Each year, the YWAP Directors and countless other folks begin the New Year on a 21 Day Fast. We set aside extra time to honor God and seek His will for the New Year. This series will eventually be written in book form as a model to teach future YWAP generations. We welcome your comments or questions. Jesus loves you and so do we.
My wife asked me tonight what I thought were the attributes of a "Proverbs 31 Woman." In the Bible, Proverbs 31 is known as the picture of what we might call the perfect wife and mother. It's a great read, but can be intimidating for any lady trying to measure up to its lofty standards. It's impossible for any of us to attain a Biblical model of perfection. Doing our best to be Christ-like in our relationships would help create a beautiful model to follow.
The first word I spoke after my wife asked me that question was "trust." That's a huge word that goes deep in forming a solid foundation from which forever relationships are created. It's not just that my wife is faithful, it's what her faithfulness inspires inside of my heart. There are times when we speak words that are misunderstood or cause us to take offence. Even if I feel bad, I know, that I know, that I know; that my wife would never do or say anything that would purposely hurt me.
Faithfulness is a huge word that began with God and runs through my wife. In my eyes, she doesn't have to measure up to anybody or anything, she puts me in second place in her love life, God is number one. It's the same in my relationship with her. There are birds who mate forever. People who put God first are more likely to mate forever.
The first word I spoke after my wife asked me that question was "trust." That's a huge word that goes deep in forming a solid foundation from which forever relationships are created. It's not just that my wife is faithful, it's what her faithfulness inspires inside of my heart. There are times when we speak words that are misunderstood or cause us to take offence. Even if I feel bad, I know, that I know, that I know; that my wife would never do or say anything that would purposely hurt me.
Faithfulness is a huge word that began with God and runs through my wife. In my eyes, she doesn't have to measure up to anybody or anything, she puts me in second place in her love life, God is number one. It's the same in my relationship with her. There are birds who mate forever. People who put God first are more likely to mate forever.
DAY 11 WORD
"Know therefore that the Lord thy God,
he is God, the faithful God,
which keepeth covenant and mercy with them
that love him
and keep his commandments to a thousand generations;"
Deuteronomy 7:9
he is God, the faithful God,
which keepeth covenant and mercy with them
that love him
and keep his commandments to a thousand generations;"
Deuteronomy 7:9
DEEP THOUGHTS
We never think of God being obligated to love us and take care of us, but He is. He has a covenant with us to never leave us or forsake us. His word, the Bible, is full of promises of His faithfulness that covers all generations. He is a faithful God and we are to reflect His faithfulness in our lives.
Obligation is a strong word. The Apostle Paul speaks of being obligated (debtor) to the wise and unwise in Romans 1:14. I take that to mean I am obligated to speak the truth of Christ to all people. God created all of us as equals and we are obligated to each other to love each other the way Christ loved the church.
A man has an obligation to his wife and his children to be a model of faithfulness. The assurance of knowing that someone will always have your back provides security. Even if I'm wrong, my wife will not support my wrongness, but she will hold me accountable in a loving manner. She will not tear me apart or keep a record of my wrongs.
When the Israelites were leaving Egypt, they were being lead by a pillar of cloud and pillar of fire in front of them. When the Egyptians pursued them, the Angel of God moved the pillar of cloud behind the Israelites. It now gave darkness to the Egyptians and light to the Israelites. Don't look behind you at your mistakes, God has your back. He wants to lead you in His faithfulness in front of you. Dwelling on the past will put a cloud of darkness over your future. Be faithful as he is faithful. “For if we are faithful to the end, trusting God just as we did when we first became Christians, we will share in all that belongs to Christ.” Hebrews 3:14 Living Bible
Obligation is a strong word. The Apostle Paul speaks of being obligated (debtor) to the wise and unwise in Romans 1:14. I take that to mean I am obligated to speak the truth of Christ to all people. God created all of us as equals and we are obligated to each other to love each other the way Christ loved the church.
A man has an obligation to his wife and his children to be a model of faithfulness. The assurance of knowing that someone will always have your back provides security. Even if I'm wrong, my wife will not support my wrongness, but she will hold me accountable in a loving manner. She will not tear me apart or keep a record of my wrongs.
When the Israelites were leaving Egypt, they were being lead by a pillar of cloud and pillar of fire in front of them. When the Egyptians pursued them, the Angel of God moved the pillar of cloud behind the Israelites. It now gave darkness to the Egyptians and light to the Israelites. Don't look behind you at your mistakes, God has your back. He wants to lead you in His faithfulness in front of you. Dwelling on the past will put a cloud of darkness over your future. Be faithful as he is faithful. “For if we are faithful to the end, trusting God just as we did when we first became Christians, we will share in all that belongs to Christ.” Hebrews 3:14 Living Bible
DAY 11 PRAYER
Thank You God for Your faithfulness.
Great is Your faithfulness and Your new mercies each day.
Thank You for Your pillars of clouds that lead us by Your Holy Spirit.
You protect us from our enemies.
You rescue us from ourselves.
Help us to love all people with out judging their worthiness to be loved.
Help us to love those who have different opinions than we do.
Help us to love those who don't know You yet.
Use us God to bring others into your Love and faithfulness.
In Jesus Name.
Amen.
Great is Your faithfulness and Your new mercies each day.
Thank You for Your pillars of clouds that lead us by Your Holy Spirit.
You protect us from our enemies.
You rescue us from ourselves.
Help us to love all people with out judging their worthiness to be loved.
Help us to love those who have different opinions than we do.
Help us to love those who don't know You yet.
Use us God to bring others into your Love and faithfulness.
In Jesus Name.
Amen.
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