Anointed Child of God: March 2011

Friday, March 25, 2011

ROLE MODELS

"Just because I dunk a basketball doesn’t mean I should raise your kids." Charles Barkley

Where, after all, is Charles Barkley when the report card comes home? Our children naturally draw inspiration from sports figures, movie stars, and other celebrities, but it is we to whom they look for daily guidance, love, and support. We are their primary role models. Let’s make sure our encouragement is never in short supply, and that our commitment to their physical and emotional welfare never lags. No NBA star, movie star or other celebrity will be our stand-in at that parent-teacher conference; only we can put forth the values and ideals from which our child can draw strength and prosper.

And who is our role model. Our Father which art in heaven! God’s appearance is unknown to us but not his character. His character, likeness, and nature are known to us and it is our obligation to be evidence of his characteristic, likeness and integrity. As our children’s role model, we are to train our children to possess the qualities of our Father. It is our job to nurture our children’s soul in order for them to attain these characteristics. As parents, we must have knowledge of scripture in order to impart that knowledge to our children. We must know the foundation of what we believe and why we believe it. When we give our children instruction, we should also use scripture to back it up. (2 Timothy 3:16-17) We must be diligent in teaching our children. (Deut 6:6). We must teach by example. (2 Timothy 2:2)

Scripture tells us if we do not teach scripture to our children we all will perish (Hosea 4:6). The benefit of teaching the word is that you and your family will be blessed with a peace of mind. (Deuteronomy 6:9 and Proverbs 29:17). The recent headlines of the Chris Brown and Rhianna incident has so many people speaking about how disappointed they are because they thought Chris Brown was a good role model. I don’t know Chris Brown or Rhianna like I know my Father. Therefore, although my son is a fan of Chris Brown, knowing our Father is the top priority so that we can be better prepared to handle life’s events. Also important is providing our children with opportunities to put into action what they are learning from scripture. This will pave the way for subconscious Christ-like behavior. If training of the scripture is not done and children are not given the opportunities to put what they have learned into action, all the things that they are being taught will go in one ear and out the other. (James 1:23-24)

Declaration: On this day, I will take five minutes to think about what kind of role model I am for my child, and if it needs improvement, I pledge to do that.

By Michele Quick, SMCC/CSAC, Pastoral Counselor

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2. Be obedient.
3. Seek God’s will.
4. Repent your sins.
5. Pray without ceasing.
6. Pray with perseverance.
7. Praying with persistence.
8. Pray in the name of Jesus.
9. Give thanks and praise to the Lord.

Friday, March 18, 2011

THE WORD OF GOD SAYS IN JESUS CHRIST.......

I am faithful (Ephesians 1:1)

I am God's child (John 1:12)

I have been justified (Romans 5:1)

I am Christ's friend (John 15:15)

I belong to God (1 Corinthians 6:20)

I am a member of Christ's Body (1 Corinthians 12:27)

I am assured all things work together for good (Romans 8:28)

I have been established, anointed and sealed by God (2 Corinthians 1:21-22)

I am confident that God will perfect the work He has begun in me (Philippians 1:6)

I am a citizen of heaven (Philippians 3:20)

I am hidden with Christ in God (Colossians 3:3)

I have not been given a spirit of fear, but of power, love and self-discipline (2 Timothy 1:7)

I am born of God and the evil one cannot touch me (1 John 5:18)

I am blessed in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing (Ephesians 1:3)

I am chosen before the creation of the world (Ephesians 1:4, 11)

I am holy and blameless (Ephesians 1:4)

I am adopted as his child (Ephesians 1:5)

I am given God's glorious grace lavishly and without restriction (Ephesians 1:5,8)

I am in Him (Ephesians 1:7; 1 Corinthians 1:30)

I have redemption (Ephesians 1:8)

I am forgiven (Ephesians 1:8; Colossians 1:14)

I have purpose (Ephesians 1:9 & 3:11)

I have hope (Ephesians 1:12)

I am included (Ephesians 1:13)

I am sealed with the promised Holy Spirit (Ephesians 1:13)

I am a saint (Ephesians 1:18)

I am salt and light of the earth (Matfthew 5:13-14)

I have been chosen and God desires me to bear fruit (John 15:1,5)

I am a personal witness of Jesus Christ (Acts 1:8)

I am God's coworker (2 Corinthians 6:1)

I am a minister of reconciliation (2 Corinthians 5:17-20)

I am alive with Christ (Ephesians 2:5)

I am raised up with Christ (Ephesians 2:6; Colossians 2:12)

I am seated with Christ in the heavenly realms (Ephesians 2:6)

I have been shown the incomparable riches of God's grace (Ephesians 2:7)

God has expressed His kindness to me (Ephesians 2:7)

I am God's workmanship (Ephesians 2:10)

I have been brought near to God through Christ's blood (Ephesians 2:13)

I have peace (Ephesians 2:14)

I have access to the Father (Ephesians 2:18)

I am a member of God's household (Ephesians 2:19)

I am secure (Ephesians 2:20)

I am a holy temple (Ephesians 2:21; 1 Corinthians 6:19)

I am a dwelling for the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 2:22)

I share in the promise of Christ Jesus (Ephesians 3:6)

God's power works through me (Ephesians 3:7)

I can approach God with freedom and confidence (Ephesians 3:12)

I know there is a purpose for my sufferings (Ephesians 3:13)

I can grasp how wide, long, high and deep Christ's love is (Ephesians 3:18)

I am completed by God (Ephesians 3:19)

I can bring glory to God (Ephesians 3:21)

I have been called (Ephesians 4:1; 2 Timothy 1:9)

I can be humble, gentle, patient and lovingly tolerant of others (Ephesians 4:2)

I can mature spiritually (Ephesians 4:15)

I can be certain of God's truths and the lifestyle which He has called me to (Ephesians 4:17)

I can have a new attitude and a new lifestyle (Ephesians 4:21-32)

I can be kind and compassionate to others (Ephesians 4:32)

I can forgive others (Ephesians 4:32)

I am a light to others, and can exhibit goodness, righteousness and truth (Ephesians 5:8-9)

I can understand what God's will is (Ephesians 5:17)

I can give thanks for everything (Ephesians 5:20)

I don't have to always have my own agenda (Ephesians 5:21)

I can honor God through marriage (Ephesians 5:22-33)

I can parent my children with composure (Ephesians 6:4)

I can be strong (Ephesians 6:10)

I have God's power (Ephesians 6:10)

I can stand firm in the day of evil (Ephesians 6:13)

I am dead to sin (Romans 1:12)

I am not alone (Hebrews 13:5)

I am growing (Colossians 2:7)

I am His disciple (John 13:15)

I am prayed for by Jesus Christ (John 17:20-23)

I am united with other believers (John 17:20-23)

I am not in want (Philippians 4:19)

I possess the mind of Christ (I Corinthians 2:16)

I am promised eternal life (John 6:47)

I am promised a full life (John 10:10)

I am victorious (I John 5:4)

My heart and mind is protected with God's peace (Philippians 4:7)

I am chosen and dearly loved (Colossians 3:12)

I am blameless (I Corinthians 1:8)

I am set free (Romans 8:2; John 8:32)

I am crucified with Christ (Galatians 2:20)

I am a light in the world (Matthew 5:14)

I am more than a conqueror (Romans 8:37)

I am the righteousness of God (2 Corinthians 5:21)

I am safe (I John 5:18)

I am part of God's kingdom (Revelation 1:6)

I am healed from sin (I Peter 2:24)

I am no longer condemned (Romans 8:1, 2)

I am not helpless (Philippians 4:13)

I am overcoming (I John 4:4)

I am persevering (Philippians 3:14)

I am protected (John 10:28)

I am born again (I Peter 1:23)

I am a new creation (2 Corinthians 5:17)

I am delivered (Colossians 1:13)

I am redeemed from the curse of the Law (Galatians 3:13)

I am qualified to share in His inheritance (Colossians 1:12)

I am victorious (1 Corinthians 15:57)

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Friday, March 11, 2011

MARRIAGE AS A MISSION => MARRIAGE MESSAGE 32

Have you ever thought of your marriage being a mission field in itself? Sure, we all know of mission fields where people go, either on a short term or the long term, to various places throughout the world to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with others. Steve and I, and maybe you, have been on mission's trips to different locations to tell others of Christ. But what about the ministry and the mission of living Christ within our homes... within our marriages?
A missionary is to live for Christ so purposefully that those who don't know Him are eventually drawn to Him through the working of the Holy Spirit. The life of a missionary isn't supposed to detract from the message of Jesus Christ, but to help uncover and reveal His message everywhere they are called to minister.

When you think about it, can't that also be applied to our homes? Aren't we called to live for Christ so intentionally that those who are with us will see Christ? And wouldn't that also include how we live with our spouses -- communicating the Gospel with and without words? We're told in 1 Corinthians 10:31, "So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God."

We ask you: Is how you're living with your husband or wife distorting his or her view of the love of Christ? Does she or he see the glory of God revealed in the way you treat him or her? How do you help to bring God's Kingdom into your house?

"Does your family see the difference Christ makes when you face a need? What difference does the presence of Jesus Christ make in your life? God wants to reveal Himself to those around you by working mightily through you. He wants your family to see Christ in your each day. God wants to express His love through your life. There's a great difference between 'living the Christian life' and allowing Christ to live His life through you." (Blackaby)

From the way we see it, God has entrusted each of us who are married, with a mission field that is right in our own homes as we live in covenant together... as "a cord of three strands" (See Ecclesiastes 4:12). In truth however, that takes sacrifice on our part. There's no doubt about it. It isn't easy to live in loving sacrifice to God and to each other.

We're told in the Bible as it pertains to marriage that "those who marry will face many troubles in this life" (1 Corinthians 7:28). It's inevitable that the mission field within our home will not be an easy one. That's the way of the cross -- it requires sacrifice. We should never forget that, or we'll miss the message of Christ and miss communicating the message of Christ to each other and those around us.

As author Larry Crabb said in his book, "The Marriage Builder", "Husbands and wives are to regard marriage as an opportunity to minister in a unique and special way to another human being, to be used of God to bring their spouses into a more satisfying appreciation of their worth as persons who are secure and significant in Jesus Christ."

Are you doing that? Are you cooperating with God, as His colleague, in living out the love of Christ in the way you interact with your spouse? Are you allowing your hands, your feet, and your voice to be His? Are you conveying the heart of Christ in the mission of showing God's love and the Good News message to your spouse? Are you giving him/her reasons to thank God for your marrying you?

Keep in mind that Christ said, "I tell you the truth, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me" (See Matthew 25:44-45). And that of course, includes your spouse, because marriage is a living example for all to see of Christ's love for the church. What you do and do not do for your spouse, you do and do not do for Christ in the mission of your marriage.

A great definition of marriage comes from author Gary Thomas: "Marriage is a man and a woman in partnership on a life-long journey TOWARDS God." What a mission God has given you in your marriage! Are you helping your spouse in the way you treat him or her, to journey TOWARDS God in his or her spiritual growth, or away from God?

Are you living your mission within your marriage? What about today... have you shown the love of God to your spouse today? Today can be a new beginning if you have lived otherwise yesterday.

We encourage you to pray for your spouse and to pray for yourself that He will show you how to reveal His love THROUGH you to him or her today and everyday for the rest of your lives together FROM THIS DAY FORWARD.

We pray with all our hearts that none of us, who are married, will take this mission lightly and that at the end of our days here on earth, the Lord will greet us with the words, "Well done good and faithful servant!"

Have a blessed week!

By Cindy and Steve Wright

For the Christian Prayer is not an option but an opportunity.
"In prayer; expect setbacks, but refuse retreat. R." Eastman
Salvation: Nothing to Earn, Much to Learn. Adrian Rogers
Do your best, bring out the best in others,
Don't tell the Lord how big the problem is,
Tell the problem how Great the Lord is!

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Friday, March 4, 2011

THROUGH CHRIST I AM…….

A child of God, Romans 8:16

Saved by grace through faith, Ephesians 2:8-9

Redeemed from the Hand of the Foe 1 John 5:11-12

Led by the Spirit of God, A New Creature, Galatians 3:18

Redeemed from the Curse of the Law, Isiah 46:4

Kept in Safety wherever I go, Ephesians 6:10

Strong in the Lord and In His Mighty Power, II Corinthians 5:7

Living by Faith and Not by Sight, Colossians 1:13

Rescued from the Dominion of Darkness, Romans 5:17 or 3:1

Justified, A Heir of God & Co-heir with Christ, Romans 8:17

Blessed with Every Spiritual Blessing, Ephesians 1:3

An Over comer by the Blood of the Lamb & the Word of my Testimony, Ephesians 1:3

The Light of the World, An Imitator of God, Mathew 5:4

Healed by His wounds, 1 Peter 2:24

Being transformed by the Renewing of my mind, Galatians 3:14

Heir to the Blessings of Abraham, Philippians 4:13

Doing All things through Christ who gives me Strength, Romans 8:37

More than a Conqueror, Romans 8:37

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