Week 29 - APPROVED!

When GOD approves of your life, even your enemies will end up shaking your hand.

Proverbs 16:7

God's opinion is the only one that really matters.

Week 28 - Don't be a punisher

It's wrong to penalize good behavior, or make good citizens pay for the crimes of others. Proverbs 17:26

Even when we are having a bad day...don't punish innocent people around you! We can stop before hurting the people we love.

Week 27 - Doing Your Best

My children love to help me . . . with everything!!! Their enthusiasm to help is much appreciated, but I know that the job will not get done the way I would have done it. I know when I let them help, it is going to take longer, sometimes messier, but it will give them much needed confidence knowing that they did something like Mom.

God knows our imperfections all too well also. He knows that we are doing them out of love. He is patient and kind towards us, His children. Don't be too hard on yourself when you make mistakes. God is never as hard on us as we are on ourselves. As long as our motives are pure, we can be proud of a job well done.

"My love won't walk away from you, my covenant commitment of peace won't fall apart." The God who has compassion on you says so.

Isaiah 54:10 (The Message)

Week 26 - Married My BFF

Chad and I were friends before we ever dated. Love at first sight is not really love at all. You have to get to know a person before you can really love them. It would be very difficult to die for someone you didn't know. Jesus died for us because he truly loved us.

I can't imagine a marriage without friendship. Married couples spend so much time together, and it would be tragic if the time wasn't spent with your very best friend. Don't lose your friendship with your husband.

If you feel your friendship is lacking with your husband then make it a priority to spend special time together talking, listening, and having fun together. Don't let your girl friends become the only best friends you have. Friendship is very important in a marriage.

...and have a little fun!

John 15:13 (The Message)

This is my command: Love one another the way I have loved you. This is the very best way to love. Put your life on the line for your friends.

Week 25 - School is out for Summer

Sleeping in till 9am, wearing pj's most of the day, getting to watch Martha Stewart, and not packing a lunch are a few of my favorite things right now about summer.

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Beach visits, reading, baking, family time, and the best of all...empty space on our calenders!!!

"Rejoice always, pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you."

I Thessalonians 5:16

I can't help but rejoice for summer vacation...

Week 24 - Father's Day

My children have a fun Dad.

He loves them with all his heart and they know it!

Moses teaches the Israelites (Fathers included) to teach God's revelation naturally in their homes. He encourages them them talk about God while doing everyday practical things.

"And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up."

Deuteronomy 6:6-7

Love on your Dad this week and value your husband as the head of the home.

Make them feel special!

Week 23 - REST

"Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."

Matthew 11:28

We all carry around burdens in our hectic everyday lives.

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Our calenders are usually filled with activities and plans.

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Jesus promises to give us relief from our burdens.
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Take the time this summer to try and actually enjoy some rest!