January 18 2015 Getting Unstuck In My Family
/GETTING UNSTUCK IN MY FAMILY
“And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice - the kind he will accept. When you think of what he has done for you, is this too much to ask? Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will know what God wants you to do, and you will know how good and pleasing and perfect his will really is.”” – Romans 12:1-2
The Key to Getting Unstuck in My Family:
Give God first place In My Family!
Definition of UnStuck: Moving forward in my life because I am willing to give God complete control.
HOW TO GIVE GOD FIRST PLACE IN MY FAMILY
1. FOCUS MY FAMILY DAILY with prayer and Bible study.
“Search for the Lord and for his strength; continually seek him.” – 1 Chronicles 16:11
“Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock. Though the rain comes in torrents and the floodwaters rise and the winds beat against that house, it won’t collapse because it is built on bedrock.” – Matthew 7:24-25
2. INVOLVE MY FAMILY IN my church.
“Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it.” – Proverbs 22:6
Two Elements: worship and service
“Unless the LORD builds a house, the work of the builders is wasted.”– Psalm 127:1
3. READILY FORGIVE MY FAMILY WHEN NECESSARY.
“Be kind and loving to each other, and forgive each other just as God forgave you in Christ.” – Ephesians 4:32
“Love prospers when a fault is forgiven, but dwelling on it separates close friends.”” – Proverbs 17:9
“Do your part to live in peace with everyone, as much as possible.”– Romans 12:18
4. SCHEDULE FAMILY CELEBRATIONS TOGETHER.
“We are now going to Bethel, where I will build an altar to the God who answered my prayers when I was in distress. He has stayed with me wherever I have gone.”” – Genesis 35:3
“Honor your father and mother. Then you will live a long, full life in the land the LORD your God will give you.” – Exodus 20:12
5. Trust God with my family.
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will direct your paths.” – Proverbs 3:5-6
Memory Verse: ““Choose today whom you will serve… but as for me and my family, we will serve the LORD.” – JOSHUA 24:15
