It will never stand...

My house was so divided, I just had to do something. I had to put pride aside, be the least, uplift my husband and trust God for the rest.
Nobody wants a divorce. There's so much you have to consider(kids, house, bills) and not to mention what the people might say. People do not know what you're going through in your home. They judge, they make their own assumption and they even blame and it causes even more division. I want to tell you today, the word of God says "...nd if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand. ..." Mark 3:25
Stop the division and work together. Forget about what the world says. Forget the friends who are vocal about your failing marriage and thank God for Grace who enables you to pray for your spouse.
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Sex in marriage

Sex in Marriage

"Marriage is to be held in honor among all, and the marriage bed is to be undefiled; for fornicators and adulterers God will judge." - Hebrews 13:4
How's your sex life?

Have you bought into the idea that the best, the most enjoyable, most intense sex is always found outside of marriage? We are constantly bombarded with this message by the media: TV, movies, internet, books and songs.

This message is a lie. It is the exact opposite of what God had in mind when He invented sex. Any sex that is outside the context of committed love in marriage is always less than the best. It brings emotional harm, broken relationships, turmoil, and guilt. Now that might sell movies and books, but in the end, it will destroy a person's life. God intended sexual intimacy to be His great gift for marriage and marriage alone. He knows how it is best enjoyed.

So seek to trust the inventor of sex in order to experience the sacred enjoyment that God has in mind for you. Quit settling for second best. Seek God's best for the best sex. 
In His love
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Two is better than one

Two is indeed better than one. Are you alone or do you have your wife/husband to help you or do you have a friend besides Jesus giving all kinds of advice? If you have a friend like that who does not say what God says, get rid of them. That is called a 3rd party from another kind. The only 3rd party in your marriage should be the word of God. What happened between Adam and Eve, a 3rd party entered(Satan) and they were tricked. They lost everything. I don't want to happen in my marriage, and I'm sure you wouldn't want that either.
If you are vulnerable today because of what's happening in your marriage, and you receiving advice from a male or female friend, STOP taking that advice right now. Get your emotions under controle and start reading the word of God. Get in contact with a Bible based group and start praying for your husband/wife.
Thwo is better than one. There are great rewards when you stand together. Let God be the 3rd string that binds your marriage and makes it stronger. My friend I know what I'm talking about. God is the center of my marriage and I won't allow any 3rd party to give advice that does not serve Christ and serve us with the word of God.
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Leslene
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Dad, your son needs help.

Do you respect your mother? (should you still have one)

Do you respect your wife?
1. Teach your son to respect his mother, and you will see he'll respect his wife.
("Honor your father and mother." This is the first commandment with a promise:" Eph. 6:2
Are you a faithful husband?
2. Study the Word of God and walk in the Spirit. Stay true to your Lord and to your wife. ("…And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.") Gal. 2:20
Are you a thoughtful husband?
3. Be mindful of those little things that speak love to the other person. Look after those around you and quietly bless them with a touch of kindness. ("Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.")Col. 3:12
Are you a husband who works diligently?
4. Learn to work hard and to work well. Be a good steward of your talents and your time. ("Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men,") Col. 3:23
Did you live a pure life as a young man?Abstain from immorality. Don’t look at it and don’t participate in it. “There is power in purity.”
5. Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart." 2 Tim. 2:22
TEACH YOUR SON THESE AND YOU WILL KNOW GOD WILL DO THE REST.
In His Love
Leslene

PILCHARD FISHCAKES

               Try this posh take on the humble fishcake! Perfect to serve hot or cold!

•             Recipe serves Makes 6 fishcakes

•             Preparation time20 minutes

•             Cooking time30 minutes

Ingredients

•             1 tin (425 g) pilchards in tomato sauce, deboned and flaked

•             ½ onion, grated

•             1 sachet KNORR Garlic and Herb Potato Bake

•             15 ml lemon juice

•             30 ml freshly chopped coriander

•             400 g potatoes, peeled and cubed

•             flour for dusting

•             Sunflower oil for frying

Method

•             Boil potatoes in salted water until tender then drain and mash

•             In a bowl combine the flaked pilchards (no sauce), mashed potatoes, grated onion and contents of the sachet of KNORR Garlic and Herb Potato Bake, lemon juice and chopped coriander

•             Shape into patties then dust with flour

•             Heat oil in a pan and fry the fishcakes on both sides until golden brown then remove and drain on paper towel

•             Serve with a fresh green salad and a dollop of mayonnaise

 

Thanks to Portia Hoffman who faithfully sends the recipes.

Midlife Crisis - Ruby Wives

Ruby Wives
Mid-life crisis is real. Men in their middle age go thru a time of revaluating their accomplishments, their purposes, etc. It's also when many marriages end up in divorce. It doesn't have to be this way. When you see your husband going thru depression or struggling with his identity- Here is a few things you can do as a wife:

1. Pray for him daily. Ask God to give him the mind of Christ. Pray that his mind is renewed daily by the word of God. That the voice he hears is God's and not the lies of the enemy. Pray against depression, confusion, fear, and stress.

2. Remind him of his successes. If he seems like he struggles with feeling like a failure remind him of how great he is as a husband, father, lover, etc. Men thrive on praise even if they won't admit it.

3. Make sure his stress levels are lowered. Men during mid-life get tempted with the lie that they should just start over and the stresses and fears will somehow fade away. That's why you see men buying new cars, going to the gym all of a sudden, dating younger women...They think a new slate will bring a better life. Alleviate any un-necessary household stresses. Home should be peaceful, full of love and be a safe haven. Nobody desires to come home to a house of chaos, screaming, contempt, etc. Cut back on overspending, remove clutter and organize if your there's areas in the home that are messy.

4. Show genuine appreciation of what he does to provide and lead his family. A man who feels celebrated and feels like his efforts are producing good results will generally not desire to leave. He feels like his efforts matter. This is so important to a man.

5. Make sure that your relationship is continually maintaining intimacy. Sex in marriage keeps a couple bonded emotionally. Never let the enemy walk in by having a spouse sleeping on the couch or other room. Lack of intimacy is a door open for temptation of affairs. Never assume that your marriage is risk free from affairs. Assuming is being naïve. Be wise and keep the marriage bed alive.

6. Make goals and plans dreams together as husband and wife. People who have no vision....Perish. When a couple dreams and goes on adventures together- they always have something to talk about. Boredom is a killer in marriage. Boredom causes restlessness. Men in mid-life get restless and bored...They lack vision and focus. A man who has a plan and a goal has somewhere to go...Keep your marriage moving forward always.

7. As a wife...Keep yourself vibrant, healthy, growing spiritually and intellectually. Always strive to keep yourself looking your best. Women who let themselves go and don't try to maintain themselves get stuck in frump girl mode. A pretty woman is a happy woman. If you need to go to the gym and lose a few pounds...do it. You deserve to feel good about yourself. And your husband deserves to have his bride looking and feeling amazing. We all go through frump girl stages, but to stay in it and not care anymore is damaging to you and your marriage. Maybe it's time for some new underwear and clothes. Maybe a fresh new hair cut or color. Get a pair of high heels and a pedicure. A new workout routine to keep you feeling energetic. A confident woman is a beautiful woman. Men are visual creatures...You should always try to be your best for yourself and your man.
Written by Jenny Williams, Ruby Wives Copyright 2014
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A Love letter to me from my husband - 14/04/2014

Dear Leslene,
I knew from the moment that I first met you that I wanted you in my life. Your dark brown eyes and beaming smile made you irresistible to me. I loved all of the many long phone conversations, fun dates, standing by home and experiences we had while we were dating. I always felt like I had won a huge prize to be able to be by your side at every occasion. Every place we went was better because you were with me.

Having the pleasure of you as my bride has been the best thing that has ever happened to me. I have not always been the best of husbands, but you have stood by me in good times and bad. As we have been married these almost 18 years, you have continued to be the biggest star in the Universe to me. I can’t imagine anyone else but you being by my side. As we have learned to show the kinds of love and respect that we each need, I have gained a new understanding of how awesome God’s design for marriage could be. Your love for me has made me a better man. You have helped me be the leader over our family and given me the confidence to be God’s servant to you. I thank you for your faith and your love for God. I thank you for your desire to help other women love their husbands with the love of God. I love to see how your ministry is changing marriages in a way that is eternal and everlasting.
I am so proud of you as a mother to our two kids. You are so good at looking after their needs and instilling in them knowledge of Jesus’ love, grace, and salvation. They love every moment you spend with them and long for times when you will cuddle with them.
Thanks for going on this wonderful journey with me. You give my life purpose. You still are the girl of my dreams and all I could have ever hoped for. Who would have thought that after 2 kids and 18 years of marriage you would be in the best shape of your life? I marvel at your determination to be awesome in all aspects of your life. I know that whatever you set your mind to is obtainable and I admire your unquenchable spirit.
I still love the feel of your kiss. I still love the bond of your hug. I still love the relaxation of your massage. Thank you for loving me for who I am and treating me like a King.
I love you with all of my heart.
Marco

If your man is insecure about his leadership abilities because he’s been torn down and discouraged by family, friends, co-workers, etc., then you can do the following:

Let him know how highly you think of him.
Build him up. Speak highly of him in front of others.
Encourage him in his areas of strengths, talents and skills.
Praise him for the good things he’s doing in his life and praise him for what he’s doing in your marriage and family.
Praise him when he’s starting to lead.
If you have a tendency to lead, then take a step back from being in control of your marriage and family life. Keep handing the reins over to your husband.
Pray for the Lord to give him a desire to grow as the leader of his family.
Ask him questions about how he wants things to happen in your marriage, family and home life. He may not have answers right away, but give him time to process. When he does know what he wants then make sure you follow his lead without grumbling, criticizing and second-guessing his decisions. Remember, you are wanting to build him up so he’ll continue to lead.

In His Love

Leslene

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Pickled fish

·2 lb yellowtail, scaled and filleted, skin left on
·5 cloves garlic
·2 large onions
·1 cup grape vinegar
·½ cup water
·½ cup golden brown sugar
·8 peppercorns
·4 cloves
·4 allspice berries
·2 bay leaves
·1 Tbsp masala (curry powder)
·2 tsp cumin, ground
·2 tsp coriander, ground
·1 tsp turmeric
·coarse salt, as needed
·oil, as needed for frying
Cape Malay Pickled Fish, delicious cold with salad

Roughly chop the garlic
Peel and slice the onions into rings
Firm up the flesh of the fish, by sprinkling coarse salt on both sides of the
fillet and letting it stand in a glass bowl for 20 to 25 minutes.
Thoroughly rinse the fillet under running water. Pat it dry with a paper towel.
Cut the fish into serving portions leaving the skin attached.

Heat oil in a frying pan and fry the fish until cooked through (Do not cover
the fish with flour or batter as normal in frying fish)

Place the rest of the ingredients in a large pot, bring to the boil, stirring
to ensure the sugar dissolves, and does not burn on the bottom of the pot. Then
simmer for approximately 8 minutes until the onions are cooked but still crisp.
Layer the pieces of fish and the sauce and onions alternately in a ceramic or
glass serving-dish.
Ensure that the last layer of fish is covered with sauce.
Leave to cool and then refrigerate.
Will keep for a week in the fridge.

 

 

If your husband is lacking leadership abilities because he didn't have a role model or his role model was a poor example while your man was growing up, you can do the following:

1. Pray for the Lord to bring Godly men into your husband’s life.
2. Encourage him to be in the Word of God. If this is not something he normally does, then make sure he sees you doing it. Your actions may spur him to get into the Word as well.
3. Encourage him to attend men’s conferences that are centered around the Word of God.
4. Encourage him to read books on Godly leadership that applies to marriage/parenting.
5. If he’s open to reading and learning, buy him a book or two for Christmas! But if he would be offended by this, then refrain from doing it.
6. Pray for the Lord to give him a desire to grow as the leader of his family.
7. If you’re leading, then take a step back so he can take a step forward.
8. Ask him questions about how he wants things to happen in your marriage, family and home life. He may not have answers right away, but give him time to process, and then when he does know what he wants, then follow his lead.
In His Love
Leslene
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SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN WITH BACON & MUSHROOMS

•             Recipe serves4-6

•             Preparation time25 minutes

•             Cooking time6 hours on low minutes

Ingredients

•             15ml sunflower oil

•             8 chicken thighs

•             250g rindless bacon rashers, coarsely chopped

•             2 leeks, pale section only, washed, ends trimmed, cut into 2cm-thick slices

•             250g button mushrooms, halved

•             2 garlic cloves, crushed

•             1 sachet KNORR Chicken Casserole Dry Cook-in-Sauce

•             125ml water

•             125ml white wine

•             10ml Robertsons Thyme

•             125ml cream

•             Mashed potato, to serve

Method

•             Heat oil in a frying pan and brown the chicken thighs in batches then set aside

•             Place the browned chicken thighs into the bottom of the crock then add the bacon, chopped leeks, mushrooms and garlic

•             Add the contents of the sachet of KNORR Chicken Casserole Dry Cook-in-Sauce, water, white wine, and thyme

•             Stir well then place the lid on the crock and cook for 6 hours on low

•             When ready stir in the cream and serve with mashed potato

•             Tip – do not remove the lid from the crock unnecessarily during the cooking process – if you do you need to allow an extra 10 minutes cooking time

What does your hurting husband need from you, his wife

I’m a broken woman in so many ways.  I was broken before I came to Christ. I was broken before I got married.  God has broken me after I walked down the aisle and He has broken me while I’ve been walking The Narrow Path.

I’m broken…..and I’m okay with that.  However, I didn't always feel that way!

So as I write this post to you, dear friend, I write it as a broken vessel; one who is fully acquainted with:

 Pain…rejections…persecutions…rejections…physical limitations

Heartaches…rejections…failures…depression…despair and oh, I can’t forget….rejections!

I’m a walking scar and I know it.  Although my scars don’t define me, they have shaped me.  But…..I’m transformed, made whole, and embraced by the One Who is Defined by His Scars.

So I get it.  I get the hurting, the fear of the unknown, the disappointments, as well as the insecurities that one faces.

So this brings me to The Broken Husband whom I’m discussing today.

10 Things A Broken Husband Needs from His Wife

1.       He needs your encouragement, not your rejection.

2.       He needs you to forgive him for his failures and wrong choices.

3.       He needs you to believe in him.

4.       He needs you to intercede on his behalf.

5.       He needs you to be his friend.

6.       He needs you to love him for who he is and where he’s at rather than his potential.

7.       He needs you to focus on your growth in the Lord rather than you focusing on his growth.

8.       He needs you to minister to him.  When my Beloved was broken, I made it my aim to build him up and speak the Words of Life into him as often as I could.  I’d share the Scriptures with him by either reading him the Word or by writing verses and leaving them on his desk or chair.  The word of God does not return void.  (If he’s not a Believer and he’s hostile towards the Gospel message, then just pray for him and make sure your conduct is filled with love and grace.)

9.       When your man is down, it’s easy for a wife to just take over….but I caution you not take this path without first asking your husband a boat load of questions.  If your man feels emasculated by your leadership, he’ll withdraw even more.  So tread lightly here.  Continue to refer to him and find out how he wants things done and then follow through on his request.

10.   You've got to be in the Word of God as if your life depended on it because that’s where your Source of Strength will come from. Put your hope in the Lord as you wait for God to move in your man’s heart.

“And so, Lord, where do I put my hope? My only hope is in you.”  Psalm 39:7

 In His Love: Leslene

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COUNTRY SAUSAGE HOT POT

Perfect for a lazy Sunday afternoon meal – double the recipe and invite the rest of the family over and serve with creamy mashed potato!              

•             Recipe serves4

•             Preparation time25 minutes

•             Cooking time45 minutes

Ingredients

•             15 ml Sunflower oil

•             1 Onion, finely chopped

•             375 g Pork sausages, sliced (allow to half thaw before slicing)

•             3 Baby marrows, sliced

•             4 Medium carrots, peeled and sliced

•             6 Baby potatoes, halved

•             400 ml Water

•             1 sachet KNORR Country Hot Pot Dry Cook-in-Sauce

Method

•             In a pot brown the onion in oil then add the sliced sausages and fry until well browned on all sides.

•             Add the carrots and baby marrow and fry for 5 minutes.

•             Add the cold water to the pot and stir in the contents of the sachet of KNORR Country Hot Pot Dry Cook-in-Sauce.

Bring to the boil while stirring then reduce the heat and allow to simmer covered for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally until the carrots and baby potatoes are cooked.

Love your husband.

Titus 2:4 calls for wives "to love their husbands." A good description of the kind of love your husband needs is "unconditional acceptance." In other words, accept your husband just as he is—an imperfect person.

Love also means being committed to a mutually fulfilling sexual relationship. I realize there is a whole lot more to love than sex, but we are looking at how to fulfill God's command to love our husbands. Therefore, we must look at love from their perspective, not just our own.

Surveys show that sex is one of a man's most important needs—if not the most important. When a wife resists intimacy, is uninterested, or is only passively interested, her husband may feel rejection. It will cut at his self-image, tear at him to the very center of his being, and create isolation.

My husband's sexual needs should be more important and higher on my priority list than menus, housework, projects, activities, and even the children. It does not mean that I should think about sex all day and every day, but it does mean that I find ways to remember my husband and his needs. It means I save some of my energy for him. It keeps me from being selfish and living only for my own needs and wants. Maintaining that focus helps me defeat isolation in our marriage.

Respect your husband

In Ephesians 5:33, Paul says, " … the wife must respect her husband." When you respect your husband you reverence him, notice him, regard him, honor him, prefer him, and esteem him. It means valuing his opinion, admiring his wisdom and character, appreciating his commitment to you, and considering his needs and values.

Our husbands have many needs. The macho man who is self-contained, independent, and invulnerable is a myth. One day Dennis gave me a list of what he considered to be some of the primary needs most men have:

1. Self-confidence in his personhood as a man.
2. To be listened to
3. Companionship
4. To be needed
To me, meeting these needs is what respecting your husband is all about. To bolster Dennis' confidence, for example, I try to encourage him by being his Number One fan. Every husband wants his wife to be on his team, to coach him when necessary, but most of all to be his cheerleader. A husband needs a wife who is behind him, believing in him, appreciating him, and cheering him on as he goes out into the world every day.

My God-given responsibilities are unique

Be a helper to your husband.  While all of us are called to be helpers to others, the Bible places a special emphasis on this responsibility for wives. Genesis tells us that God realized it wasn't good for man to be alone, and that He decided to make a "helper suitable for him" (Gen. 2:18).
It is interesting to note that the Hebrew meaning of the word helper in this passage is found hereafter in the Bible to refer only to God as He helps us. The fact that this same word is applied to a wife signifies that we women have been given tremendous power for good in our husbands' lives. God has designed wives to help their husbands become all that God intends for them to be.
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Only one thing to do...

Dear Married Woman/Man

No husband/wife should ever try and justify hurting their spouse. What's done is done.
What are you the hurting party willing to do about it?
Will you run to people and seek their urgent advice, trust your own thoughts, or are you willing build to carefully build yourselves up in the most faith by praying...and staying right at the center of God's love and keeping your arms open to the one who has hurt you?
You have no business hurting your spouse when you claim you love them unconditionally. No, we are not perfect, but we are mature and sane to make the right choices.
I, Myself sometimes feel, it's so difficult to deal with all the drama and just wish it could come to an end, but because I trust God, it's not impossible for Him to help me and strengthen me.
Because God is Love, it makes it easier to love even in hurtful times.
"This is God's word...I'll show up and take care of you and I promised and bring you back home. I know what I'm doing. I have it planned out - plans to take care of you, not to abandon you, plans to give you the future you hope for." Jeremiah 29:10-11
In His Love
Leslene

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Speak edifying words only

Dear Married Woman

Women are the world's worst to get together and have a "talk about husband day" …and almost have a competition to see whose hubby has the worst faults. It is NOT acceptable to talk negatively about your husband. No excuses. We should always speak edifying words about him and be building him up to others (even if there are things about him that drive you BONKERS!!). It is so tempting to get sucked into that. YES, all of our men do things that drive us crazy. However, by nagging them or complaining to our girlfriends about it, that is NOT going to make him change. We especially have to be careful talking negatively about our spouse to our family….because it can change their opinion of them, and there is no undoing that. Sometimes we just may be mad temporarily, but that is not something they can erase from their minds as easily. Always, always talk to God about it before you open your mouth to anyone else. Lots of times you'll see that is enough "venting" to make you feel better. Do not tear your husband down to his face or behind his back. And on that note, it IS okay to PRAISE your husband. If he works hard, let him know you appreciate it. If you love that he always makes your coffee, give him some praise for that. If he's an AWESOME dad, let him know you think so. Whatever it is that you love or appreciate about him, TELL HIM. (It's funny how that works…men seem to thrive off praise and it makes them want to do more good things for you!)
In His Love
Leslene
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Submit

Dear Married Woman

Oh boy, here we go. I can remember being a little girl (probably in primary school) and  hearing someone tell me the Scripture in Ephesians that calls women to submit to their husbands. My reaction then was much like most women, and like the world's view of submission. I remember saying "There is NO WAY I'm going to be some man's slave and stay at home and cook and clean for him!" It was not until I did MMI (Marriage Ministries International) and read through the book of Ephesians that I truly understood submission. Submission is not meant for bad…it's meant to give us more freedom actually. We have such a negative mindset of the word because we do not fully understand it. We are called to submit to our husbands as to the Lord. Another reason our households are so out of order is because so many women are trying to rule the roost and wear the pants in their relationship. That is not how we're made or equipped. Even if you have a 'stronger' personality than your husband, HE is still called to be the leader of your home. This is how I was taught, and this visual clicked and made perfect sense. The husband's job is to be the spiritual leader of the home…..to protect from the enemy and to provide for the family. He is to stand in the doorway of the home with the whole armor of God on to keep the enemy out. The wife's job is to be inside the home, supporting her husband by managing the household and praying for him. God did not equip women to fulfill the man's role, and vice versa. I know we live in a very feminine society, and I am not saying we're not meant to be 50/50. (Actually, I believe marriage is 100/100!). I'm saying God equipped each of us to have a role within marriage and the family, and when one is trying to serve in the other's role, things are out of whack from the way God designed it to be.
In His Love
Leslene
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Understand the Covenant

Dear Married Woman

Marriage is not a promise, a contract, an agreement, or anything temporary. It is a covenant, and covenants are NOT to be broken. When you say your vows, you are vowing not only to your husband, but also to God and before Him. I have a copy of our wedding vows in my Bible, and I pull them out and read them sometimes. It's such a good reminder. The Bible says it is better to not make a vow at all than to make a vow to God and break it. In a society where divorce is the easy answer and common practice, we seem to have lost the understanding of the seriousness of marriage. It is not meant to be a rash decision made based on emotions or feelings. And divorce is not an easy way out like we think it is. God developed marriage, and it is so precious to Him. He chose your spouse for you before you were even born!! He hand-picked that person especially for you, and you especially for him! Is that not the coolest thing?? (I seriously tear up every time I think about that!) That is why I always teach my SS girls they don't have to go out seeking a spouse. If they stay in His will, He will put that person RIGHT in your path. That's how so many of us end up with 'baggage' and regrets….we try to force our own future rather than trusting God and His perfect timing. Now, does that mean it's going to be easy?  No. Marriage is work, and God expects us to put effort into it. When things get tough, that's time to cling to Him, the Word, and each other. Not time to give up.
In His Love
Leslene
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Prisoner of Hope

The Hope that does not disappoint – Jesus Christ. I trust Jesus with all my heart. I have so many questions I want to ask Him, but in a way I also a bit scared. No matter what others say about me being this strong person, I fear at times. I am anxious at times. Being a faithful blogger/writer, I have to be honest.
I have to tell people how I feel and I how I overcome those fears and anxieties. One thing I do know is, I AM A PRISONER OF HOPE.
"As for you also, by the blood of your covenant I have sent forth your prisoner out of the pit wherein is no water.
Turn you to the stronghold, you prisoners of hope:"
Zechariah 9:11, 12
It's so hard at times to put your trust in God, you can say it with your mouth but do you believe it? I doubt God so many times, knowing its wrong, but God is so loving and so understanding. I so much want to lay my whole life before God and allow Him to take over, to do as He pleases but there's still that little bit of doubt.
As a wife and mother, I need prayer like everyone else. I want to serve God with everything I have, with my whole being.
My request today is, that we always keep wives and mothers in prayer. I need you, you need me…we're all apart of God's body. (Psalmist – Juanita Bynum)
I've been around the bend and back, yet I need prayer.
I believe when you pray for others whom you see have a need, God will bless you. He says so in His word
"…even today do I declare that I will render double unto you." – I want to pray without focus on a return in Jesus name.
Lord, I place my life in your hands once again. Do as You please Lord. Remind me of those who need prayer daily, and bless them Lord, In Jesus name.
 
In His Love
Leslene
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God is first and then your husband

Dear Married Woman
Keep God first, your husband second.

Your relationship with the Lord should ALWAYS take priority in your life, and you should always be striving to seek Him. When you do that, the rest of your priorities are more likely to be in order. Make time for quiet time, reading the Word, and spending time in prayer so you can have the right heart and attitude throughout the day. And notice who comes second. Not you (selfish). Not your parents, family, friends, kids, job, hobbies, etc. Your HUSBAND is next. God wants it that way for a reason. A lot of households are out of order because lots of wives put their children before their spouse, and that is not the way that God designed the family. Eventually, children leave. God entrusts them with us temporarily to raise up in a Godly home, so they can go out and multiply and do the same. But that's just it…..they leave, and you are left with your spouse. That's why so many marriages crumble when the kids are grown…because couples lose sight of focusing on their own relationship and marriage and make the kids the sole priority. Kids LOVE to see their parents in love (even if they act like they don't). It is really beneficial for them to see displays of affection and parents honoring one another and putting one another first. It teaches them the foundations of marriage so they will hopefully duplicate that healthy relationship in the future. It is our job to set a Godly example of marriage for our kids and model for them the type of marriage we hope for them to have. Be the kind of wife you want your daughter to be, and the kind of wife you want your son to marry.
In His Love
Leslene
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