August 30
The preacher held up a paper bag asking, “There is a gift in here who wants it?” John, who has cerebral palsy, is the first to respond. In the bag is a gift certificate to a restaurant. The preacher makes the point that salvation is like this gift; you have to receive it. The next day John is eating his free lunch with such joy that a couple tell the waitress they want to pay for his meal.
Later another couple does the same. Who said there is no free lunch? John received three.
“For by grace you have been saved through faith and that not of yourselves; it is a gift of God not of works, lest anyone should boast.” (Ephesians 2:8-9)
Monday, August 30, 2010
Sunday, August 29, 2010
A Sign of Fall
August 29
"What do you mean, the change in green. Isn't green, ah--green?" I protest.
Joy explains that as the chlorophyll production slows the greens become muted, a sure sign fall is coming. I hadn't noticed the "change of greens " before but then I’m the last to notice a pregnancy, or that the living room carpet has changed. But I do notice the change of green now.
Change is all part of God's plan. I should embrace it and live each moment fully.
"To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven:”
(Ecclesiastes 3:1)
"What do you mean, the change in green. Isn't green, ah--green?" I protest.
Joy explains that as the chlorophyll production slows the greens become muted, a sure sign fall is coming. I hadn't noticed the "change of greens " before but then I’m the last to notice a pregnancy, or that the living room carpet has changed. But I do notice the change of green now.
Change is all part of God's plan. I should embrace it and live each moment fully.
"To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven:”
(Ecclesiastes 3:1)
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Fire!
August 28
FIRE!. The word yells at you. It demands action."Call the fire department! Let's go!
"Where are Pat and Steve?" "At the fire!"
We run up the hill behind the cottage. "It is steep--and long." "I smell it." "I see it.” Finally the top! There are two blackened faces, one boy holds a charged shirt. A circle of flames 10 feet in diameter is growing. Thank God there isn't a breeze. Finally firemen, who panted up the same hill with back pumps, douse the flames.The boys are safe. All is well again.
"But I have trusted in your mercy;
My heart shall rejoice in Your salvation.
I will sing to the Lord, Because He has dealt bountifully with me.” (Psalm 13:5-6)
FIRE!. The word yells at you. It demands action."Call the fire department! Let's go!
"Where are Pat and Steve?" "At the fire!"
We run up the hill behind the cottage. "It is steep--and long." "I smell it." "I see it.” Finally the top! There are two blackened faces, one boy holds a charged shirt. A circle of flames 10 feet in diameter is growing. Thank God there isn't a breeze. Finally firemen, who panted up the same hill with back pumps, douse the flames.The boys are safe. All is well again.
"But I have trusted in your mercy;
My heart shall rejoice in Your salvation.
I will sing to the Lord, Because He has dealt bountifully with me.” (Psalm 13:5-6)
A Small Park in West Hartford
August 27
I sit and read my Bible. A woman with two girls in the play area says, “Tell me in what book do you find the Tower of Babel? Oh I can look it up later.” I leave surprised and I look it up. Men decide to build a tower to become famous. In case I don’t get it, the commentary says, "We should glorify God, not build towers (riches) to get our self worth, which become more important than God." (NIV)
“Its name is called Babel, because there the Lord confused the language of all the earth; and from there the Lord scattered them abroad over the face of all the earth." (Genesis 11:9)
I sit and read my Bible. A woman with two girls in the play area says, “Tell me in what book do you find the Tower of Babel? Oh I can look it up later.” I leave surprised and I look it up. Men decide to build a tower to become famous. In case I don’t get it, the commentary says, "We should glorify God, not build towers (riches) to get our self worth, which become more important than God." (NIV)
“Its name is called Babel, because there the Lord confused the language of all the earth; and from there the Lord scattered them abroad over the face of all the earth." (Genesis 11:9)
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Epitaph
August 26
What would you want written on your tombstone? Gino says; "my passing this way made a difference." I remember this because less than a year later, Gino died of a heart attack.. From the overflow eclectic crowd at his funeral and from the things that were said, I knew that his “passing this way had made a difference” in a lot of people's lives, including mine.
I know now it doesn't matter what is on my tombstone. Men will write that. What counts is what God says. I pray it will be something like:
"Well done good and faithful servant." (Matthew 25:21)
What would you want written on your tombstone? Gino says; "my passing this way made a difference." I remember this because less than a year later, Gino died of a heart attack.. From the overflow eclectic crowd at his funeral and from the things that were said, I knew that his “passing this way had made a difference” in a lot of people's lives, including mine.
I know now it doesn't matter what is on my tombstone. Men will write that. What counts is what God says. I pray it will be something like:
"Well done good and faithful servant." (Matthew 25:21)
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Hot August Day
August 25
"I had no idea why I bought four bottles of water," Joy tells me, "one bottle would have been enough for the trip home. Something just told me to buy four.
The bottles sit in a bag while she drives down the Mass. Pike to the exit for Sturbridge. "As I approach the toll station, I notice a family of four sitting by the side of the road with a dog. They are beat. I stop, all are thirsty, especially the dog.
“Whoever shall give a drink to one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no way lose his reward.”(Matt 10:42)
"I had no idea why I bought four bottles of water," Joy tells me, "one bottle would have been enough for the trip home. Something just told me to buy four.
The bottles sit in a bag while she drives down the Mass. Pike to the exit for Sturbridge. "As I approach the toll station, I notice a family of four sitting by the side of the road with a dog. They are beat. I stop, all are thirsty, especially the dog.
“Whoever shall give a drink to one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no way lose his reward.”(Matt 10:42)
The Other Side of War
August 24
My tent mate at Boy Scout camp was "Peppy" our chef. who was a World War II vet. He told me this story. "We were fighting in France and were told to prepare positions for the night in this hedge row we had just taken."
" We smelled coffee so a buddy and I followed our noses. We came upon three Germans sitting next to a pot of coffee and a machine gun. We stared at each other. One German poured a little coffee in each of our canteen cups. We backed slowly then ran to our unit. We returned in force but they were gone.”
"I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you."
(Matthew 5:44)
My tent mate at Boy Scout camp was "Peppy" our chef. who was a World War II vet. He told me this story. "We were fighting in France and were told to prepare positions for the night in this hedge row we had just taken."
" We smelled coffee so a buddy and I followed our noses. We came upon three Germans sitting next to a pot of coffee and a machine gun. We stared at each other. One German poured a little coffee in each of our canteen cups. We backed slowly then ran to our unit. We returned in force but they were gone.”
"I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you."
(Matthew 5:44)
Sunday, August 22, 2010
A Special Rememberance
August 23
She excitedly tells me that at the last minute at the women's retreat she was asked to serve communion. She knew that she wasn’t ready, but God was. "We were all in tears.Susie served the bread and I offered the wine. We were remembering Jesus and what he did at the Last Supper.”
“He took the bread, gave thanks, and broke it and gave it to them saying ‘This is my body which is given for you: do this in remembrance of me. Likewise after supper he took the cup saying, ‘This cup is the new testament in my blood. Which is shed for you.” (Luke 22: 19,20)
She excitedly tells me that at the last minute at the women's retreat she was asked to serve communion. She knew that she wasn’t ready, but God was. "We were all in tears.Susie served the bread and I offered the wine. We were remembering Jesus and what he did at the Last Supper.”
“He took the bread, gave thanks, and broke it and gave it to them saying ‘This is my body which is given for you: do this in remembrance of me. Likewise after supper he took the cup saying, ‘This cup is the new testament in my blood. Which is shed for you.” (Luke 22: 19,20)
Dealing with Stress
August 22
We are moving and boxes are all over the living room. I stressing that two things I need are in one of the taped boxes. “Let’s stop and pray right now,” Joy says.. “Lord we seek your help here. We need to find the work folder and the gift certificate or give Mal peace about it.”
I feel my stress subside. I thank her for her love. As I rise from my knees I spot an open box under the divan. Inside is my business folder and the gift certificate.
“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.” (Philippians 4:6)
We are moving and boxes are all over the living room. I stressing that two things I need are in one of the taped boxes. “Let’s stop and pray right now,” Joy says.. “Lord we seek your help here. We need to find the work folder and the gift certificate or give Mal peace about it.”
I feel my stress subside. I thank her for her love. As I rise from my knees I spot an open box under the divan. Inside is my business folder and the gift certificate.
“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.” (Philippians 4:6)
Saturday, August 21, 2010
YELLING!
August 21
We received a call that a couple we knew was having a violent argument in front of their children. By the time Joy and I arrive the husband has left the house and the wife was still shaking from anger and fear. The confrontation started when one of the parents yelled uncontrollably at a child who refused to finish her breakfast. The other parent jumped to the defense of the daughter and a yelling match ensued.
A group of first graders were asked if they could change one thing about their Mom what is would be. 60% said..."stop yelling at me."
How different things can be when we follow the wisdom of the Proverbs.
“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”
(Proverbs 15:1)
We received a call that a couple we knew was having a violent argument in front of their children. By the time Joy and I arrive the husband has left the house and the wife was still shaking from anger and fear. The confrontation started when one of the parents yelled uncontrollably at a child who refused to finish her breakfast. The other parent jumped to the defense of the daughter and a yelling match ensued.
A group of first graders were asked if they could change one thing about their Mom what is would be. 60% said..."stop yelling at me."
How different things can be when we follow the wisdom of the Proverbs.
“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”
(Proverbs 15:1)
God Gives More
August 20
Yesterday I finally broke down and bought a new printer for my computer to print these pages in draft. It cost $183 with tax.
For the next four hours I’m printing draft text or notes for this project. I finish and get online and I see a stock I purchased the day before is up two points. I sell it. My profit on 100 shares is exactly $183. Is this Divine payback for finally being obedient and buying that printer? But Now I owe God 10%.
We can't out-give God. Try it.
"Give generously for your gifts will return to you later." (Ecclesiastes 11:1)
Yesterday I finally broke down and bought a new printer for my computer to print these pages in draft. It cost $183 with tax.
For the next four hours I’m printing draft text or notes for this project. I finish and get online and I see a stock I purchased the day before is up two points. I sell it. My profit on 100 shares is exactly $183. Is this Divine payback for finally being obedient and buying that printer? But Now I owe God 10%.
We can't out-give God. Try it.
"Give generously for your gifts will return to you later." (Ecclesiastes 11:1)
Persistence
August 19
Dickey needed to pass lifesaving to be an Eagle Scout.I was his teacher that summer. He was handicapped with slow speech and weak legs. All the carries required strong kicking power. On his last day I said to Dickey, "I don't care how you do it. Bring Jim (my assistant) back,” He wrapped his legs around Jim and while on his back flapped his powerful arms. Jim's head and shoulders were out of water. It was smooth and quick. He met the test. God rewards honest persistence. Dickey was the real instructor that summer.
"Let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart." (Galatians 6:9)
Dickey needed to pass lifesaving to be an Eagle Scout.I was his teacher that summer. He was handicapped with slow speech and weak legs. All the carries required strong kicking power. On his last day I said to Dickey, "I don't care how you do it. Bring Jim (my assistant) back,” He wrapped his legs around Jim and while on his back flapped his powerful arms. Jim's head and shoulders were out of water. It was smooth and quick. He met the test. God rewards honest persistence. Dickey was the real instructor that summer.
"Let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart." (Galatians 6:9)
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Unconditional Love
August 18
My teacher told the class my name meant “bald-headed monkey.” Laughter “Your teacher is mistaken, you tell her your name means bald-headed eagle,” Mom said.
My teacher apologized and told the class.
A loving mother and a compassionate teacher had restored a boy’s self-esteem.
I didn’t fully appreciate my mom’s love for me until she was gone. I bet the Apostles felt the same way about Jesus.
God loves us so unconditionally that, “He gave His only begotten son that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16)
My teacher told the class my name meant “bald-headed monkey.” Laughter “Your teacher is mistaken, you tell her your name means bald-headed eagle,” Mom said.
My teacher apologized and told the class.
A loving mother and a compassionate teacher had restored a boy’s self-esteem.
I didn’t fully appreciate my mom’s love for me until she was gone. I bet the Apostles felt the same way about Jesus.
God loves us so unconditionally that, “He gave His only begotten son that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16)
100 Holes of Golf in a Day
August 17
It is a perfect day to play 100 holes of golf to raise funds for Christian charities. The object is to keep moving and finish. Each of us has raised pledges by the hole. I’m leaning on my club when the ground gives way and swallows my putter. I finish with a borrowed one. The golf pro suspects my old putter fell down the shaft of an old well. At the awards breakfast I win a new handcrafted putter. Now whenever I'm asked about my unusual looking putter, I say, "God gave me this putter. You see I was playing 100 holes of golf one day…
"Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above…" (James 1:16)
It is a perfect day to play 100 holes of golf to raise funds for Christian charities. The object is to keep moving and finish. Each of us has raised pledges by the hole. I’m leaning on my club when the ground gives way and swallows my putter. I finish with a borrowed one. The golf pro suspects my old putter fell down the shaft of an old well. At the awards breakfast I win a new handcrafted putter. Now whenever I'm asked about my unusual looking putter, I say, "God gave me this putter. You see I was playing 100 holes of golf one day…
"Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above…" (James 1:16)
Monday, August 16, 2010
Reeling in Walter
August 16
Walter, Joy’s dad, and I are returning from lunch to the Soldier’s Home. We enter the chapel together. I read from "Would you like to Know God Personally?" There is a suggested prayer to receive Christ through faith. I ask if this is his desire? He nods and he repeats the prayer. I call Joy who is still in Florida. I tell her and hear a gasp. “I can't believe this. God is wonderful. The last two days I have been picturing my dad standing before Jesus, head bowed, fidgeting and holding his fishing pole.” Praise God.
“Rejoice with me; I have found my sheep which was lost.” (Luke 15:6)
Walter, Joy’s dad, and I are returning from lunch to the Soldier’s Home. We enter the chapel together. I read from "Would you like to Know God Personally?" There is a suggested prayer to receive Christ through faith. I ask if this is his desire? He nods and he repeats the prayer. I call Joy who is still in Florida. I tell her and hear a gasp. “I can't believe this. God is wonderful. The last two days I have been picturing my dad standing before Jesus, head bowed, fidgeting and holding his fishing pole.” Praise God.
“Rejoice with me; I have found my sheep which was lost.” (Luke 15:6)
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Responding to a Rebellious Son
August 15
I love my son. For a time we tested each other. He was a "dead head" and I was a dull head. He had long hair, wore genes and smoked stuff. I had little hair, wore a suit and drank scotch. We were both lost. “I’m leaving school, I can always get a GED.” I pray for the right words and say, ”An interviewer is going to see GED on your resume and a red flag will go up. You will have to explain these years.” He quits. A year later he says, “I am going to get a regular diploma, a GED will be a red flag on my resume.” I quietly thank the Lord.
"Now go, I will help you speak and will teach you what to say." (Exodus 4:12)
I love my son. For a time we tested each other. He was a "dead head" and I was a dull head. He had long hair, wore genes and smoked stuff. I had little hair, wore a suit and drank scotch. We were both lost. “I’m leaving school, I can always get a GED.” I pray for the right words and say, ”An interviewer is going to see GED on your resume and a red flag will go up. You will have to explain these years.” He quits. A year later he says, “I am going to get a regular diploma, a GED will be a red flag on my resume.” I quietly thank the Lord.
"Now go, I will help you speak and will teach you what to say." (Exodus 4:12)
Handling Criticism
August 14
Some people turn criticism into fuel to propel them forward. For me criticism is a brake, which slows me down.
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I had a boss once who not only listened to me criticize a decision he had made but thanked me for it. I need to take a rebuke like that, learn from it and move on.
How do you handle criticism? Does it slow you or grow you?
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"Rebuke a wise man and he will love you.
Give instruction to a wise man and he will be still wiser;
Teach a just man, and he will increase in learning." (Proverbs 8:31)
Some people turn criticism into fuel to propel them forward. For me criticism is a brake, which slows me down.
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I had a boss once who not only listened to me criticize a decision he had made but thanked me for it. I need to take a rebuke like that, learn from it and move on.
How do you handle criticism? Does it slow you or grow you?
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"Rebuke a wise man and he will love you.
Give instruction to a wise man and he will be still wiser;
Teach a just man, and he will increase in learning." (Proverbs 8:31)
Quest for Manhood
August 13
We have completed the 26- week study seeking authentic manhood designed by Robert Lewis. We have unpacked our past, looked at the present and submitted a plan for change. Now is the commencement. With wives and girl friends present sixty six of us are called by name and knighted by our pastor who rests a replica gallic sword on each soldier.
He sends us off on the rest of life's journey quoting what David said from his death bed to his son Solomon.
"Now go and be a man, keep the charge of your Lord to walk in his ways and keep his statutes.”(1 Kings 2:2)
We have completed the 26- week study seeking authentic manhood designed by Robert Lewis. We have unpacked our past, looked at the present and submitted a plan for change. Now is the commencement. With wives and girl friends present sixty six of us are called by name and knighted by our pastor who rests a replica gallic sword on each soldier.
He sends us off on the rest of life's journey quoting what David said from his death bed to his son Solomon.
"Now go and be a man, keep the charge of your Lord to walk in his ways and keep his statutes.”(1 Kings 2:2)
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Plastic snakes
August 12
Joy came home with a plastic snake.
"Patti handed these out at our meeting telling us, 'I was murmuring and complaining to the Lord today so I bought these snakes to remind me that I shouldn't be doing that." One-by-one the members present admitted murmuring today.
"And the people murmured against God and Moses: 'why have you brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? For there is no food and no water, and our souls loathe this worthless bread.' So the Lord sent fiery serpents among the people; and they bit the people and many of the people of Israel died." (Numbers 21:5-6)
Joy came home with a plastic snake.
"Patti handed these out at our meeting telling us, 'I was murmuring and complaining to the Lord today so I bought these snakes to remind me that I shouldn't be doing that." One-by-one the members present admitted murmuring today.
"And the people murmured against God and Moses: 'why have you brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? For there is no food and no water, and our souls loathe this worthless bread.' So the Lord sent fiery serpents among the people; and they bit the people and many of the people of Israel died." (Numbers 21:5-6)
Guide Dog Training
August 11
West Hartford business center is a small version of a big downtown where
Fidelco trainers walk their guide dogs.
I am behind a trainer and his dog as they arrive at an intersection. A car arrives at the stop sign.. It is a standoff. I watch. Nobody moves. Finally the trainer gives in and waves the driver on. His mouth is moving as he drives by. I can only guess what words he uses to express his feelings. I shouldn't judge the driver who obviously is making a misjudgment of his own.
"Judge not that you be judged." (Matthew 7:1)
West Hartford business center is a small version of a big downtown where
Fidelco trainers walk their guide dogs.
I am behind a trainer and his dog as they arrive at an intersection. A car arrives at the stop sign.. It is a standoff. I watch. Nobody moves. Finally the trainer gives in and waves the driver on. His mouth is moving as he drives by. I can only guess what words he uses to express his feelings. I shouldn't judge the driver who obviously is making a misjudgment of his own.
"Judge not that you be judged." (Matthew 7:1)
Scar on my Arm
August 10
It was a first date. I knew she was impressed as we unloaded the picnic basket and spread things out. The concert started and I got out the bottle of wine and real wine glasses. I even brought a corkscrew. I was feeling proud of myself.
I knelt and held the bottle with one hand and the corkscrew with the other. As I was cutting through the paper that covers the cork I slipped and the jagged corkscrew sliced up my arm. I bled profusely.I was humiliated. We never dated again and I still have the scar.
“Pride goes before a destruction and a haughty spirit before a fall."
(Proverbs 16:18)
It was a first date. I knew she was impressed as we unloaded the picnic basket and spread things out. The concert started and I got out the bottle of wine and real wine glasses. I even brought a corkscrew. I was feeling proud of myself.
I knelt and held the bottle with one hand and the corkscrew with the other. As I was cutting through the paper that covers the cork I slipped and the jagged corkscrew sliced up my arm. I bled profusely.I was humiliated. We never dated again and I still have the scar.
“Pride goes before a destruction and a haughty spirit before a fall."
(Proverbs 16:18)
Monday, August 9, 2010
High School Reunion
August 9
Signs pointed the way. I stood in the doorway, staring at old people. I wonder when we leave this world if there will be a reunion of souls that were in the same earthly class? Will the Heavenly reunion be just peers or will it include parents, mentors, teachers, bosses, children, and of course high school classmates?
Will I be bored? Will I be shocked? Will I be invited? I'll be happy just to be there.
"So the last will be first, and the first will be last. For many are called, but few are chosen." (Matthew 20:16)
Signs pointed the way. I stood in the doorway, staring at old people. I wonder when we leave this world if there will be a reunion of souls that were in the same earthly class? Will the Heavenly reunion be just peers or will it include parents, mentors, teachers, bosses, children, and of course high school classmates?
Will I be bored? Will I be shocked? Will I be invited? I'll be happy just to be there.
"So the last will be first, and the first will be last. For many are called, but few are chosen." (Matthew 20:16)
Missed Opportunity
August 8
The man says, "You certainly model your faith and you don't shove it down somebody's throat. How did you get to where you are?" Its an invitation and I blow it. I had let me get in the way. I had tried to tell him how I got to where I was rather that tell him how the Lord brought me to where I am today. I should have quoted Paul.
"I have been crucified with Christ, it is no longer I who live but Christ lives in me;and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me." (Galatians 2:20)
The man says, "You certainly model your faith and you don't shove it down somebody's throat. How did you get to where you are?" Its an invitation and I blow it. I had let me get in the way. I had tried to tell him how I got to where I was rather that tell him how the Lord brought me to where I am today. I should have quoted Paul.
"I have been crucified with Christ, it is no longer I who live but Christ lives in me;and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me." (Galatians 2:20)
Bright Light
August 7
Ron held the hand of his younger brother while in a coma in a hospital. "All I could do was groom him. and ask God where my brother was. There was a flash of light, so bright I dropped his hand. Then I knew he was with God and a peace came over me."
Don, struggling with tears, said he was beset by pain imagining what his little brother must have gone through just before the impact of the head on crash that killed him. “A bright light, temporarily blinded me and I heard in my head, ‘Don't worry I took him before the impact."
Two men telling almost the same story to our group.
”You shall cry, and He will say, Here I am.” (Isaiah 58:9)
Ron held the hand of his younger brother while in a coma in a hospital. "All I could do was groom him. and ask God where my brother was. There was a flash of light, so bright I dropped his hand. Then I knew he was with God and a peace came over me."
Don, struggling with tears, said he was beset by pain imagining what his little brother must have gone through just before the impact of the head on crash that killed him. “A bright light, temporarily blinded me and I heard in my head, ‘Don't worry I took him before the impact."
Two men telling almost the same story to our group.
”You shall cry, and He will say, Here I am.” (Isaiah 58:9)
Friday, August 6, 2010
Proverbs 32 Husband
August 6
To me Joy is a Proverbs 31 wife .She makes me her priority in all that she does.
She is a woman that fears the Lord and I praise her for all she does.
There should be directions for a Proverbs 32 husband. Come to think of it there are. Paul articulates them in his letter to the Ephesians.
“Husbands, love your wives even as Christ also loved the church and gave himself for it. So husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself.” (Ephesians 5:25,28)
To me Joy is a Proverbs 31 wife .She makes me her priority in all that she does.
She is a woman that fears the Lord and I praise her for all she does.
There should be directions for a Proverbs 32 husband. Come to think of it there are. Paul articulates them in his letter to the Ephesians.
“Husbands, love your wives even as Christ also loved the church and gave himself for it. So husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself.” (Ephesians 5:25,28)
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