I have heard people say that kids and marriages do not come with a “How To Manual.”  Actually they are wrong.  There is a great manual on how to have successful relationships of all kinds.  It is called the Bible.

The Bible is actually full of stuff on how to get along with others.  There are stories about brothers who could not get along, and there is advice in Proverbs about how brothers can get along.  There are stories of failed marriages and there is help for those who are struggling through marriage.  There are success stories and there is hope found within it’s pages.  There is even help for raising kids through their teenage years.
Wouldn’t some good advice be helpful in today’s mixed up world?

There is even help for single parents.

And there is encouragement for grandparents and empty-nesters as well.

If you need the spark back in your marriage have you considered Jesus?  Women are attracted to men who love God with their whole heart.  Why?  Because men who love God are driven to do good things.  They love God more than they love themselves.  In loving God they learn to love their wives.  It makes for strong healthy marriages and it helps to get the kids all going the same direction as well.

Get the spark back in your marriage.  Give God a chance.  What do you have to lose?

There are so many pitfalls in life.  You could use a hand.  Why try and do it all on your own?  What is the point?

The world has lost its values but you can make a difference right now in your own home.  You can chose to serve the Lord Jesus Christ.  When you do, you will raise up children who serve Jesus.  You will impact those in your workplace in a positive way. You are making a difference in this world, one life at a time.

Why not make a decision to ask Jesus to come into your life right now.  Then He can help you fix the relationships in your life.  There is no need to struggle alone.

Why don’t we pray right now:

Dear Heavenly Father,
OK.  I admit it.  I have been trying to do everything all by myself and I have acted like I didn’t need You.  I am sorry.  I have done a lot of things wrong in my life.  Please forgive me all of my sins.  I don’t want to struggle alone trying to figure this out anymore.  I ask You Jesus, to come into my life and make me whole.  Give me wisdom in my relationships and help me to be the man (or woman) of God that You want me to be.  I give You every empty spot in me.  I give You my anger.  I give You control.  I give You my whole life.  Holy Spirit fill me up to overflowing and baptize me.  I ask You to give me your fruit of peace and joy and love as evidence of Your presence in my life.  Be my guide, my teacher, and my counselor.  Help me to grow in You so that I will be strong and mighty and have that fulfillment in my own life. In Jesus’ Name I pray.  Amen

Now Jesus can help you on your life journey.  But this is not the end.  It is just the beginning of your new life.

The Next Step

1. Read the Word

Some people think the Bible is a big ugly rule book, but in reality the Bible is God’s love letter to you. If you were a father who loved his kids you would want them to know how to have the best things in life. You would want to protect them from the things that would hurt them and you would want to encourage them. That is what the Bible is all about.

Start by reading the book of John. It is a wonderful story of how Jesus walked this earth and it will really bless you. Then try Luke and Acts. You will be captivated by the love that the Father has for you. If you do not have a Bible let us know. We can help you get one.

2. Pray

Jesus has been waiting for this day for you to come to Him. He is excited to hear from you. Begin to pray. Just talk to Him like you would talk to anyone else. Praise Him and thank Him for all that you have and all that you are. Thank Him for dying for you on the cross. Let Him know how you are feeling. It is alright to tell God that you are tired, angry, or frustrated. He understands your pain as well as your triumphs. Don’t be afraid to tell Him what you think. But then ask Him what He thinks. Ask Him to show you His way in the situation. It does not matter if you get answers immediately or if you get goose bumps. Just ask Him for direction and that direction will show up. Go ahead and ask for His peace and for the fulfillment of His promises.

Learn to pray out loud. Yes, God can hear you in your head. But prayers of faith are always out loud. Also you need to pray out loud so that the devil, who can not read your mind, know that he has lost all power over your life. This is a way of resisting his influence, and the Bible tells us in the book of James that if we resist him, he will flee from us! Sounds good, doesn’t it?

3. Come meet with other believers

The Bible tells us in Hebrews 10:25 not to forsake the assembling of ourselves together. In other words, come together. The devil is a wolf who loves to devour a lone sheep. He is just waiting for you to get alone so that he can bug you with doubt, make you angry and steel your joy. He wants to whisper in your ear, “Nothing really happened,” “You are still the same,” “You are unworthy,” and other such lies from the pit. He wants to use fear to keep you away from the body of Christ where you will get strong enough to kick his butt. He wants to build distrust in you toward other believers so you will not gain relationships that will help you on your walk to victory. He will tell you, “they are all a bunch of hypocrites at that church,” and “they don’t really accept you for who you are.” Recognize his tactics and take a stand against him.

It is true that there are sinners in the church. There should be. The church is meant to be a spiritual hospital where the spiritually sick come for healing and restoration. There are no perfect people anywhere but we serve a perfect God. He is well able to use even us imperfect people, and He may even use you and I in spite of our shortcomings if we will obey Him and do as He asks us to do.

Go to church, learn to be the church wherever you go and be an enemy to the enemy. There are people out there who are just like you and they need Jesus. This is how you will become strong enough to tell them what Christ has done in you. He is beginning such a miracle in you. Grow strong!

We welcome you to attend with us at New Life Valley Ministries. We have home churches being established all across Canada and beyond. To attend or host one of our home groups give us a call or an email today. If we are not yet having a service in your community, we would be happy to recommend a vibrant and life giving church in your area. So please contact us and let us know about your new commitment to follow Christ. We want to help you and pray for you.

Our Head Office phone number is 403-933-7804 and our email address is pk “at” newlifevalleyministries.com

We also have some great blogs for women and men. Check them out!
www.destinymen.blogspot.com and www.destinywomen.blogspot.com

Welcome to the kingdom of God!