The Natural and Supernatural
There’s a common theme that runs through the Word of God—we do natural things, and God does supernatural things.
We walk around the walls of Jericho, and God knocks them down. We lay hands on the sick, and He does the healing. We preach the Gospel, and He does the saving.
When God placed man on this planet, man’s part was to do the natural side, and God’s part was to do the supernatural side. God told Adam, “I want you to take care of the Garden, have dominion over the earth and subdue it, and I want you to be fruitful and multiply.” Everything God asked Adam to do was natural. If we’ll do the natural, He’ll do the supernatural.
The way we accelerate the supernatural in our lives is to make sure that we’re doing the natural. That means we must find out from the Word of God what we need to do in the natural, so that God can do His part supernaturally on our behalf. It’s only then that we will walk in the blessing of God.
“If you fully obey the Lord your God and carefully follow all his commands…all these blessings will come upon you….” (Deuteronomy 28:1-2 KJV).
THE TAKE AWAY:
When it comes to walking in financial blessing, we can’t sit back and expect God to do everything. We must do the natural part that He instructs us to do, so that He can then do His supernatural part to bring it to pass.
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Practical Prayer Tips for Couples
As a couple, the prayer of agreement is a powerful tool.
God highly esteems unity. Jesus said in Matthew 18:19 (ESV), “Again I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything they ask, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven.” The husband and wife who will take the time to pray together will not only create unity and harmony in their home, but God will work on their behalf to bring their requests to pass.
Here are a few practical tips to help you and your spouse get started praying together.
- Make a detailed list of requests that include every area of your home, family, work, etc.
- Write major requests on index cards that you can carry with you. Write out at least three scriptures on the back of each card as a reference for your faith.
- Be thankful when you pray. Start each prayer with a “thank you, God” attitude.
- Be specific when praying, and remember, there is no situation too small or too big that you can’t pray in agreement over,
- Keep it short and to the point. Many things don’t require you to pray for hours.
- Keep a prayer journal of your requests. As they are answered, date them and check them off the list.
Resolving Conflict
One misconception is that nice people don’t have conflicts. That is a myth. Jesus was a confronter. You can’t fix something if you don’t confront it. Don’t avoid confrontation. We are here on this planet to fix things!
We need to know what the Word of God says about how to engage in conversation and how to resolve conflicts.
FRIDAY FUNNIES: Now, Write This Down
There is a kind of power in writing something down. It can help you remember why you did something, or why it was important.
Laugh-and-learn in this FRIDAY FUNNIES clip with Joe as he shares the tool he used to help some couples before they got married. Continue reading…
Parents, Stay in Faith
As parents, we have the amazing task of teaching and training our kids so that when they leave home, they’ll have a solid foundation and the tools they’ll need to be successful in life. That can seem like a pretty overwhelming job!
As our kids approach the time when they step out on their own, we may think,Where has the last 19-20 years gone? Did I invest enough time in them? Do they have everything they need? Will they make it on their own without going stupid? Continue reading…
The Butter Test
Communication, Marriage, and Football
Men and women are different on purpose.
We can’t let our differences create a wedge in our relationship. It should be the opposite. Our differences, coming together as a team, are what makes us stronger together. Continue reading…
Communicating with Your Spouse
“I will think before I speak, making sure my words are good, promoting harmony, edification, and health to the listener.”
How you say it is just as important as what you say.
Communicate; Communication: (Websters) To express oneself effectively. The exchange of ideas, messages, or information by speech, signals, or writing.
Becoming One: The Lifelong Journey
Marriage is a part of God’s plan.
What is it? It’s two becoming one.
Marriage – It’s a divine institution. God made, not man made.
The most intimate relationship available to man, even closer than that of a parent and child.
Good, Good, Good – Not Good
“Then the Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper who is just right for him” (Genesis 2:18 NLT).
