2018 Kickoff Breakfast
#4 Enjoy a special movie night.
DVD teachings are a great way to share in studying the
things of God. Most of the time we hear of a “movie”
or “DVD” we are thinking entertainment. But every
once in a while, invest in a DVD focused on marriage
or the Bible. Most are in segments so you can watch a
little bit at a time and discuss it afterwards.
You can watch great biblical based messages for
free online at websites like exploregod.com or
thebibleproject.com.
Warning: Do not use these activities to substitute for
personal time with your Heavenly Father. Do not use
them as an alternative to church. Your ability to lead in
the home flows from your time with God!
Personally speaking, I have often struggled to hold
down a consistent devotional time with my beautiful
wife. We’ve done several things through the years and
had fun doing them (some more than others). Four
children in the midst of career changes, school, and
full-time ministry always seem to change our lifestyle.
Abandoning our time together would have been the
path of least resistance.
But early in my relationship I made a commitment
to pray FOR my wife, pray OVER her, and speak LIFE
to her. Early on I started to bless my wife because I
knew she was an irreplaceable gift. I don’t just say,
“God bless you” when she sneezes. I say it when I’m
leaving the home, saying goodbye, or just thinking of
her. I make it a point to bless my wife. Before marriage
I asked her to pray for me because I needed it. I still
do. So she prayed. She continues to pray. She is my
greatest prayer partner. She is my best friend. And none
of that happened by chance. With God’s grace, and our
obedience, we have built this partnership in Christ.
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As men, we want immediate and tangible results!
Sorry, brother. God doesn’t work that way. He rewards
FAITHFULNESS. He wants you to diligently seek His
face. And if you operate by faith, the rewards will be
awesome:
• Your wife will respect you more.
• Your wife will trust you more.
• Your wife will be more sure and secure in your love
• You will experience an increase in your love for
your wife.
• You will both see things God’s way on major life issues,
and experience both greater agreement, and greater
confidence that you are making the right choices.
• Your spiritual and emotional intimacy will increase
• You will enjoy greater peace, joy and awareness of
God’s Presence in your home
Love is friendship set to music. Take the lead
in the dance. In every moment together, you are
inviting your wife to dance. In every experience you
share, you are the first couple on the floor. So be the
man. Be proactive. Reject spiritual passivity. Accept
your responsibility as the husband. Step out and lead
courageously. And believe God for a great reward.
“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be
courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.”
1 Corinthians 16:13-14 NIV
Dr. Onorio Chaparro