Verses 1-9
Verse 1 indicates that Paul's words in this passage are a response to the Corinthian statement, "It is good for a man not to have relations with a woman." To sum up Paul's response, marriage is one of God's prevention tools for humans against fornication. If we don't have the gift of singleness/celibacy/? (as it appears Paul did v7) then we are free to marry. We are also free to choose not to marry, but it is better to marry than to "burn with desire." Also, the husband and wife are no longer in authority over their own bodies. They are not to "deprive one another" unless they both agree on this for a time with the purpose of devotion to prayer.
Application thought: My husband is a tool of God to prevent fornication and, as the case would be, adultery in my life. Likewise, I am God's tool in my husband's life to prevent the same sin. If either myself or my husband refuse to meet the sexual needs of the other we are acting in sin, are a stumbling block to our mate, and not allowing God to use us for his glory. It glorifies God when I obey so....this is definitely something to consider the next time Satan whispers that lie of "Not tonight...you're too tired...you're not in the mood." In light of this I say to myself, "Get over yourself, enjoy the goodness of your mate....and glorify God in the meantime." :)
Peace Sisters!
Carol
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Thursday, April 1, 2010
To Accept God's Way
Hi, ladies!
It's been over a week since we met last, but here are my reflections on the chapter we went over:
I had no clue what mothering was all about when I gave birth to my firstborn...who really does? I read all the books, gleaned from all the veteran moms, and prayed daily for my child...but it turns out parenting doesn't happen like in the books, like in the veteran moms' families, like in my visions as I pray!
Can I, will I accept God's way in this parenting journey?
I didn't count on my son being diagnosed with Asperger's. I didn't think it'd be so difficult to answer my four-year-old's questions about life, death, and sin. There's this fear that I'm failing...I worry when my kids act up in public, for example. I just want to tell the on-lookers that he has Asperger's or she is struggling with the idea of sin and discipline but she's really an amazing kid! I want to tell people it's not what it seems...we are learning, we are growing, we are becoming...
It just doesn't look like what I imagined it to be.
But to come back to the truth that He has searched my kids and me...He knows us. He is familiar with all our ways...all the days ordained for us were written in His book before one of them came to be (Psalm 139)...
It's comforting to know that He knows, He understands, and He has provided the grace to do the impossible: raise children in a godly way in all times, trials, and temptations.
I praise You, Lord, because they are fearfully and wonderfully made...as I mother my children, I will not lean on my own understanding, but trust that your grace is sufficient when we mess up or there is a trial ahead.
I want to accept Your way, Lord!
It's been over a week since we met last, but here are my reflections on the chapter we went over:
I had no clue what mothering was all about when I gave birth to my firstborn...who really does? I read all the books, gleaned from all the veteran moms, and prayed daily for my child...but it turns out parenting doesn't happen like in the books, like in the veteran moms' families, like in my visions as I pray!
Can I, will I accept God's way in this parenting journey?
I didn't count on my son being diagnosed with Asperger's. I didn't think it'd be so difficult to answer my four-year-old's questions about life, death, and sin. There's this fear that I'm failing...I worry when my kids act up in public, for example. I just want to tell the on-lookers that he has Asperger's or she is struggling with the idea of sin and discipline but she's really an amazing kid! I want to tell people it's not what it seems...we are learning, we are growing, we are becoming...
It just doesn't look like what I imagined it to be.
But to come back to the truth that He has searched my kids and me...He knows us. He is familiar with all our ways...all the days ordained for us were written in His book before one of them came to be (Psalm 139)...
It's comforting to know that He knows, He understands, and He has provided the grace to do the impossible: raise children in a godly way in all times, trials, and temptations.
I praise You, Lord, because they are fearfully and wonderfully made...as I mother my children, I will not lean on my own understanding, but trust that your grace is sufficient when we mess up or there is a trial ahead.
I want to accept Your way, Lord!
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Reflections on Intimacy (a Week Later)
Hi, ya'll!
I posted what I learned from last week's study on intimacy with God on my own blog, and was asked to share it here, too!
I posted what I learned from last week's study on intimacy with God on my own blog, and was asked to share it here, too!
Okay, so I couldn't figure out how to get it all on here, so here's a link to my post...ack...technology...
http://livingoutlove2.blogspot.com/2010/03/inconsistent-intimacy.html
Much love to you; can't wait for our next meeting!
*Sunny*
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Train Up A Mom
This coming Tuesday we are starting a new book called, "Train Up A Mom," by Vollie Sanders.
"As mothers, we're to train our children in the way they should go (Proverbs 22:6). But exactly how do we train our children? And who trains us?"
*Every mom is welcome to come, not just those who attend this church. Invite a friend, a neighbor or the waitress who has told you her child rearing woes! We are all moms who have been and are going through the same things you have been through.
"As mothers, we're to train our children in the way they should go (Proverbs 22:6). But exactly how do we train our children? And who trains us?"
*Every mom is welcome to come, not just those who attend this church. Invite a friend, a neighbor or the waitress who has told you her child rearing woes! We are all moms who have been and are going through the same things you have been through.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Topic for Tuesday the 27th
Good afternoon, ladies!
Last time we had a great discussion over chapter 3 of the Chapman book, and we ran out of time before we got to chapter 4 - so we'll be talking about that this time!
See you Tuesday!
Last time we had a great discussion over chapter 3 of the Chapman book, and we ran out of time before we got to chapter 4 - so we'll be talking about that this time!
See you Tuesday!
Friday, September 25, 2009
Updates
Our first meeting next month has been moved to the 6th (instead of the 13th), and we'll be doing Chapters 3&4 of the Chapman book. Hope to see you all there!
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