Today's verse: "In all things showing yourself to be a pattern of good works..." Titus 2:7a
Cory is very persistent in his devotion to seek God. He is a wonderful leader for our family. This is his pattern of good that his shows in his life. I am so excited to see Gibson follow Cory's example of chasing after God. Even when God slams the door in Cory's face he gets right back up and finds a new door. I on the other hand stare at the open door and think about all the what if's before I ever take the first step. Most of the time it isn't a step but a hard shove from my husband. His persistence and drive is something that I ADMIRE about my husband!!
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Encouraging words
Today's verse: "Let your speech always be with grace..." Col. 4:6a
Today is a challenge to always build your husband up in front of others. This seems to be something the challenge talks about every day and yet I struggle with it every day!!! Today I was so frustrated with Cory and others heard a phone conversation with me getting short and upset. :( If they could have heard the other side of that conversation they would have heard my husband trying to tell me where he was and trying to find out where I was. (We were in the same building) Think about how your words affect how others view your husband, you have a powerful tool in your words. I need prayer that I will never let others see my frustrations. Cory is a wonderful husband and I get frustrated mainly because he doesn't always hear me... he has a lot of hearing loss in one ear and literally can't hear me! How unfair that I let that frustrate me!! This man comes home from a hard day of work and compliments me on the cleaning I did and then cooks us dinner!! What could there be to gripe about!!! I love him!!
Today is a challenge to always build your husband up in front of others. This seems to be something the challenge talks about every day and yet I struggle with it every day!!! Today I was so frustrated with Cory and others heard a phone conversation with me getting short and upset. :( If they could have heard the other side of that conversation they would have heard my husband trying to tell me where he was and trying to find out where I was. (We were in the same building) Think about how your words affect how others view your husband, you have a powerful tool in your words. I need prayer that I will never let others see my frustrations. Cory is a wonderful husband and I get frustrated mainly because he doesn't always hear me... he has a lot of hearing loss in one ear and literally can't hear me! How unfair that I let that frustrate me!! This man comes home from a hard day of work and compliments me on the cleaning I did and then cooks us dinner!! What could there be to gripe about!!! I love him!!
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Material things
Today's verse: "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be
added to you." Matt. 6:33
Today I am grateful for Cory's eternal perspective. We have had issues with this in the past. It is hard to not focus on money when you don't have enough of it. Times have been hard here lately with job changes and waiting on that first check to come. Through all of this Cory has continually said to me that it is nothing to worry about and God will provide. As usual God is providing. I am so thankful that I will get to reside with this loving, compassionate, and providing God!!
Cory doesn't get too caught up with materialistic things. Even though paintball and guitars are expensive hobbies I know that Cory would give them up over providing for his family and ministry. The Revive Our Hearts website says that only two things go into eternity... people and the Word of God. Cory and I have the same eternal goals and we rejoice in them daily and pray hard that our children will share in this with us.
added to you." Matt. 6:33
Today I am grateful for Cory's eternal perspective. We have had issues with this in the past. It is hard to not focus on money when you don't have enough of it. Times have been hard here lately with job changes and waiting on that first check to come. Through all of this Cory has continually said to me that it is nothing to worry about and God will provide. As usual God is providing. I am so thankful that I will get to reside with this loving, compassionate, and providing God!!
Cory doesn't get too caught up with materialistic things. Even though paintball and guitars are expensive hobbies I know that Cory would give them up over providing for his family and ministry. The Revive Our Hearts website says that only two things go into eternity... people and the Word of God. Cory and I have the same eternal goals and we rejoice in them daily and pray hard that our children will share in this with us.
Monday, June 27, 2011
Forgiveness
Today's verse: "And be kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ
also forgave you." Eph. 4:32
Today the challenge asked that wives look into their own hearts and make sure that you aren't holding any grudge toward your husband as you take this 30 day challenge. I have a secret... I get to tell Cory every little thing that bugs me about him and he doesn't even know :) Cory has severe hearing loss in his right ear, so when I am mad I can "give it to him" on his right side. I feel better because I got it off my chest and he didn't have to hear how mean I was!!! If it is something serious Cory and I are really good at dealing with it. It may not be right away but we will set aside the time to talk things out. Cory is a very forgiving person when it comes to me and I love him for that. I haven't seen him harbor any hurtful feelings toward anyone. God has truly blessed me with him!!
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Hey good lookin'
Today's verse is Song of Solomon 5:10-16. It is a rather long and beautiful passage!!!
10 My beloved is radiant and ruddy, outstanding among ten thousand.
11 His head is purest gold; his hair is wavy and black as a raven.
12 His eyes are like doves by the water streams, washed in milk, mounted like jewels.
13 His cheeks are like beds of spice yielding perfume. His lips are like lilies dripping with myrrh.
14 His arms are rods of gold set with topaz. His body is like polished ivory decorated with lapis lazuli. 15 His legs are pillars of marble set on bases of pure gold. His appearance is like Lebanon, choice as its cedars. 16 His mouth is sweetness itself; he is altogether lovely. This is my beloved, this is my friend, daughters of Jerusalem.
Today's challenge is to focus on how wonderfully made your husband is. Remind him about what physical characteristics made you fall in love with him. I love Cory so much and of course I think that he is the most handsome man on this earth!!! One of my favorite parts of my husband that I know God made intentionally for me are his eyes. I love the color of his eyes and I especially love how I can read so much from his eyes!!! He was perfectly made by God who knew what I needed.
Thanks for reading!!
10 My beloved is radiant and ruddy, outstanding among ten thousand.
11 His head is purest gold; his hair is wavy and black as a raven.
12 His eyes are like doves by the water streams, washed in milk, mounted like jewels.
13 His cheeks are like beds of spice yielding perfume. His lips are like lilies dripping with myrrh.
14 His arms are rods of gold set with topaz. His body is like polished ivory decorated with lapis lazuli. 15 His legs are pillars of marble set on bases of pure gold. His appearance is like Lebanon, choice as its cedars. 16 His mouth is sweetness itself; he is altogether lovely. This is my beloved, this is my friend, daughters of Jerusalem.
Today's challenge is to focus on how wonderfully made your husband is. Remind him about what physical characteristics made you fall in love with him. I love Cory so much and of course I think that he is the most handsome man on this earth!!! One of my favorite parts of my husband that I know God made intentionally for me are his eyes. I love the color of his eyes and I especially love how I can read so much from his eyes!!! He was perfectly made by God who knew what I needed.
Thanks for reading!!
Friday, June 24, 2011
Joy!
Today's verses: "You will show me the path of life. In your presence is fullness of joy...Happy are the
people whose God is the LORD!" Ps. 16:11a; 144:15b and, "A merry heart does good like medicine..." Prov. 17:22
Today the challenge was to take joy in your husband's playful side. Cory has a wonderfully playful spirit!! Gibson is always excited to see Daddy after work because he knows that Daddy will play hot wheels. I love hearing Cory crack up at jokes or funny movies. Lennon just loves to hear Daddy's voice. Cory has a heart of joy and can help keep my worrying side at bay!! I am so grateful to have a husband who will joke with me and laughs often. Thank you God for filling my joy and giving me happiness in our marriage.
people whose God is the LORD!" Ps. 16:11a; 144:15b and, "A merry heart does good like medicine..." Prov. 17:22
Today the challenge was to take joy in your husband's playful side. Cory has a wonderfully playful spirit!! Gibson is always excited to see Daddy after work because he knows that Daddy will play hot wheels. I love hearing Cory crack up at jokes or funny movies. Lennon just loves to hear Daddy's voice. Cory has a heart of joy and can help keep my worrying side at bay!! I am so grateful to have a husband who will joke with me and laughs often. Thank you God for filling my joy and giving me happiness in our marriage.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Wisdom
Today's verse: "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One
is understanding." Prov. 9:10
Today the challenge asked wives to look at themselves and see if we are full of Godly wisdom. We were then reminded that a wise wife encourages her husband!! I have been encouraging Cory daily now in many different categories... even on those difficult days when all I know to say is, "Have a nice day!!"
Today I was challenged to also think about Cory's wisdom. March 15, 2010 I was 18 weeks pregnant when I went into labor. I called my mom to take me to the hospital and I went into a full delivery of a baby boy named Russ. (Gibson named him) During this hard time of loss and pain Cory was full of the wisdom of God. He encouraged me every day and spoke God's word to me. We prayed and prayed together and our love grew so much stronger then I thought possible. Cory is a joker 99% of the time, but when really tested or needed by others is ready and willing to be used by God.
The challenge today is to talk to your husband and know his plan for your families future and talk about that together. That is what I plan on talking about tonight with Cory. I am pretty sure I already know what he is going to say!!! I love him so much and more and more every day!
Thanks for reading!!!
is understanding." Prov. 9:10
Today the challenge asked wives to look at themselves and see if we are full of Godly wisdom. We were then reminded that a wise wife encourages her husband!! I have been encouraging Cory daily now in many different categories... even on those difficult days when all I know to say is, "Have a nice day!!"
Today I was challenged to also think about Cory's wisdom. March 15, 2010 I was 18 weeks pregnant when I went into labor. I called my mom to take me to the hospital and I went into a full delivery of a baby boy named Russ. (Gibson named him) During this hard time of loss and pain Cory was full of the wisdom of God. He encouraged me every day and spoke God's word to me. We prayed and prayed together and our love grew so much stronger then I thought possible. Cory is a joker 99% of the time, but when really tested or needed by others is ready and willing to be used by God.
The challenge today is to talk to your husband and know his plan for your families future and talk about that together. That is what I plan on talking about tonight with Cory. I am pretty sure I already know what he is going to say!!! I love him so much and more and more every day!
Thanks for reading!!!
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