Have you noticed that God likes to use the word EVERY and ALWAYS?
God does not let us off the hook! He wants us to . . .
ABOUND IN EVERYTHING AND ALWAYS
1 Corinthians 15:58 exhorts us to “be steadfast, unmovable, ALWAYS ABOUNDING in the work of the Lord.” Read also 2 Corinthians 8:7. When God blesses you with children you enter the glorious career of motherhood, and this is now your work for the Lord. He doesn’t want you to barely survive in this great work but to ABOUND.
The word abound is “perisseuo,” an amazing word that means “to superabound, , abundant, enough and to spare, exceed, increase, over and above.” That means we are living lifestyle that is nor average or status quo. It is beyond the normal. It goes the extra mile. It is over and above.
When does God want us to have this attitude? Sometimes? When we fee3l good? Or it is always.
Just imagine if you abounded in your home in every attitude, every situation, and every task?
PRAY ABOUT EVERYTHING AND ALWAYS
Philippians 4:6: “In EVERY THING by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.” Read also Psalm 16; Luke 21:36; Ephesians 6:18; Philippians 1:4; and 2 Thessalonians 1:1.
It’s easy to get despondent, to complain, and grumble. But can you image what it would be like in your home if you prayed about everything? Every little thing?
GIVE THANKS ABOUT EVERYTHING AND ALWAYS
1 Thessalonians 5:8 reminds us: “In EVERY THING give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” Read also Ephesians 5:20 and Colossians 2:7.
Are things getting you upset in your home? God wants you to give thanks. Do you feel your home is too small? And yes, you need a bigger car? Give thanks anyway. Give thanks in all situations. You are in His perfect will when you give thanks!
Oh, can you just imagine what will happen in your home? Your heart will change. You will make your husband so happy. Your children will be happier. The peace and presence of God will fill your home instead of tenseness and gloom.
REJOICE IN THE LORD ALWAYS
Philippians 4:4: “Rejoice I the Lord ALWAYS: and again I say, Rejoice.”
What’s happening in your home? Are you living God’s Word or giving into your own fleshly feelings?
Love from Nancy Campbell