Finally, all of you , live in hammony with one another;                                                                                be sympathetic and humble.

__ 1 Peter 3:8 NIV

It doesn’t take to long for a newly married couple to start discovering the differences between the way a man and a woman think and feel. But the husband and wife just need to stay committed to their marriage and seriously work at learning to understand one another. Then as they grow together through the years, they will eventually start to think the same and see things from the same perspective.

When this level of unity is finally achieved, it brings power to the marriage. This is exactly the reason Peter exhorted husbands and wives, telling them, “Finally, be ye all of one mind…’

Our Confession For The Day

I confess that I am an understanding and compassionate spouse. My mate feels no judgment or rejection from me. We are working on our relationship. We are becoming more understanding of one another. We are achieving more unity than we’ve ever known in our relationship. As a result, we are on our way to being happier than we’ve ever been at any other time in our marriage. The worst days are behind us, and the best days are before us. Because the Holy Spirit is helping us, we are overcoming every struggle and experiencing new realms of victory in our lives!

I declare this by faith in Jesus’ name!

Have a great day everyone and God bless you all!

For God’s Glory,

Pastor Tom

Likewise, you husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge,

giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel,

and as being heirs together of the grace of life;

that your prayers be not hindered.

__ 1 Peter 3:7

Husband, it is simply a fact that you married a woman who loves you and needs you. Your wife is your partner, and she wants to be treated like she is a partner.

That is exactly the way God designed marriage in the first place. God intended for your wife to be more than your housekeeper, your bookkeeper, your personal slave, or the  babysitter for children you bore together. God desires that she be your partner in life. Literally, she is to be a co__ruler in the partnership of life.

When a husband and wife treat each other as equal and valued partners in life, they become a powerful team. On the other hand, if a marriage relationship is out of order and one or both of the spouses do not value or appreciate each other, First Peter 3:7 says that this out-of -sync condition will “HINDER” them when they pray together.

Our Confession For Today

I confess that my wife is my co-ruler in life. She is my helper, my companion, and my partner. God called us together to make and impact in the world. Without her, I am incomplete, lacking all that is necessary to do this job. I acknowledge that I need my wife. I treat her as my equal partner whom God has joined to my life. She and I together make a powerful team, and together we are achieving great things!

I Declare this by faith in Jesus’ name!

Have a great day everyone and God bless you all!!

For God’s Glory,

Pastor Tom

__1 Peter 3:7

Likewise, you husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge,

Giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel,

and as being heirs together of the grace of life….

Husbands, listen carefully:

1. Never put your wife down in front of others.

2. Never point out your wifes weakness to others.

3. Never tell your wife there isn’t enough money in the budget for her to buy a new outfit__ then turn right around and spend alot of money on yourself, fishing trip, your hobbies, etc.

4. Never tell your wife you don’t have time for her. Even if your schedule is packed!

5. Never walk in front of your wife. Husbands are notorious for walking in front of their wives, and wives detest it.

6. Never compare your wife to other woman. She wants to be the one and only woman in your life.

7. Never make sexual innuendoes about your wife in front of others. This is not only disrespectful; it is deeply offensive to a wife.

8. Never lie to your wife or tell a half - truth to cover your tracks.Honesty must be the foundation of your relationship.

9. Never dishonor your wife in front of your childern. She is their mother, and they need to be taught to respect and honor her.

10. Never forget your wife’s birthday or your wedding anniversary!! Excuse me for repeating this point, but it’s important. Men who who consistently forget these two important dates and yet expect their marriagr relationship to stay healthy are either ignorant or stupid.

Our confession For Today

I confess that I am a loving and caring husband. My wife feels loved, respected, esteemed, and special because I do the things that communicate value to her. The Holy Spirit is helping me become more considerate, more tender, and more thoughtful. Every day I am dying to the flesh and becoming less selfish and self-centered. I am a Godly example of what a husband ought to be, and my actions give a great sense of worth to the wife whom Jesus has given me.

I declare this by faith in Jesus’ name!

Have a great day everyone and God bless you all!

For God’s Glory,

Pastor Tom

__1 Peter 3:1

Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands;

that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word

be won by the conversation of the wives.

What is Peter saying here? “Likewise, wives, you need to position youself under your husband’s authority. This is God’s order for your home, so do all you can to become supportive of your husband…”

Now, it’s important to understand that when Peter commands a woman to be in subjection to her own husband, he is not recommending that she becomes a ” doormat” whom the husband takes advantage of. Rather, Peter is urging each wife to take her place as her husband’s chief supporter and helper.

Nothing communicates a wife’s love for her husband better than a supportive attitude. It is when a wife gets out of that supportive role and attempts to become the husband’s authority and head,constanty rebuking and correcting him for what he isn’t doing right, that her actions cause him to emotionally puch away from her.

Wife, God never designed you to assume authority over your husband. It will therefore bring disruption to your marital relationship whenever you attempt to do so. So if you want your husband to know how much you love him, look for ways to show him your support. In this case, your attitude and actions really do speak louder than words.

Thus, there are two ways a wife can respond to her husband’s authority:

1. She can follow his leadership angrily and resentfully, kicking and sceaming all the way.

2. she can submit voluntarily with a joyful and supportive attitude.

Our Confession For Today

I confess that I am a supportive wife who demonstrates love in the way I approach my husband. He doesn’t see me as  a nagging and complaining wife but as a friend to confide in and to look to for strength. God is able to speak to my heart and to help me take on a supportive role in our home.

I declare this by faith inJesus’ name!

Have a great day everyone and God bless you all!

For God’s Glory,

Pastor Tom

___James 1:5

If any fo you lack wisdom, let him ask of God,

that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not;

and it shall be given him.

God will not rebuke you or reprove you for asking for wisdom.

You are His child, and He wants you to have the wisdom you need

for life. You’ll find God to be open - hearted and ready to answer any

question you ever put to Him. But before He gives you those answers,

He first wants you to fulfill His requirement of coming alongside of

Him, where He can love and fellowship with you and where you can

feel and experience His love.

Our Confession For The Day

I confess that spending time with God is the highest priority in my life. This time with Him is not and option in my life. He wants to give me all the wisdom and answers I need, but first I must meet His requirement to come close to Him. When I get right next to God, He is obliged to open His hand and show me everything I need to see. I live continually in His Presents; therefore, no form of darkness or ignorance nor any defect in my character can remain in my life!

I declare this by faith in Jesus’ name!

Have a great day everyone and God bless you all!

For God’s Glory,

Pastor Tom

Hebrews 12:15

Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God;

lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you,

and thereby many be defiled.

If you find yourself constantly saying negative things about someone who has offended you or upset you in the past, could it be possible that a root of bitterness is trying to grow inside your heart?

Our Confession For Today

I confess that I refuse to allow a root of bitterness to grow deep into the soil of my heart. The instant I recognize that a seed of bitterness is trying to spout in me, I will grab hold of that root, and through the act of repentance, rip those destructive roots out of my soul. I choose to walk in forgiveness and to stay free!

I declare this by faith in Jesus’ name!

Have a great day everyone and God bless you all!

For God’s Glory,

Pastor Tom

-Philippians 2:3

Let nothing be done through strife or vaingory;

but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others

better than themselves.

Dear Saints do not jockey for postion or try to prove your importance to others with a lot of hollow, empty boasting and self- promotion. Instead, have a modest opinion of yourself, and learn to recognize the outstanding contributions that others have to impart. Lets be respectful of each other!

Our Confession For Today

I confess that I am very respectful of other people and that I recongnize the gifts, talents, and ideas God has given them. I need the insights and the gifts that God has put in other people. Because they are just as important as I am, I always give them time to express themselves and to let their gifts function as God intends. I am a part of a God -gifted group, and every member is filled with gifts and ideas that I need. Therefore, I make room for them to let those gifts and ideas flow!

I declare this by faith in Jesus’ name!

Have a great day everyone and God bless you all!

For God’s Glory,

Pastor Tom

-Romans 15:7

Wherefore receive ye one another,

as Christ also received us to the glory of God.

God bless you Saints please receive this with love of Christ. I strongly advise you to quit concentrating so fiercely on the faults and flaws of others and to start concentrating on how to be more forgiving and nerciful. If yougive mercy, you”ll be shown mercy. Take the route of mercy, and you’ll never be sorry. Believe it or not, there are times when you’re supposed to shut your eyes to what you see other people do and just let it go!

Our Confession For Today

I confess that I walk in mercy and grace! I don’t rush to judgment when others do things that are less than what I expect from of them. I realize that everyone makes mistakes and that no one who truly loves Jesus would intentionally do the offensive and harmful things I”ve seen some people do. These people don’t realize how they are bring perceived. I know they’re making these mistakes because they need to grow and mature. So rather than judge others for what they have said, or done, or failed to do, I will walk in mercey,grace, and forgivness toward them just as I would want others to do for me.

I declare this by faith in Jesus; name!

Have a wonderful day everyone and God bless you all!

For God’s Glory,

Pastor Tom

What kind of things do you say about yourself? Do you speak well of yourself, or are you hyper-critical of your appearance, your weight, your intelligence, your talents, your skills, and every other aspect of who you are as a person?

It’s time for you to stop speaking so badly about yourself. Instead, you need to open your mouth and start acknowledging who you are in Jesus Christ! Remember YOU are wonderfully and perfectly Made by your Creator and He LOVES YOU!!

Our Confession For Today

I confess that I speak well of myself. I don’t batter myself with wrong or negative words. I agree with all that God’s Word declares me to be, and I speak these truths about myself. Every day I am getting more positive and more faith filled, and my mouth is speaking what God says about ME. As a result, I am getting better, freer, and I am stepping upward more boldly into the plan God has for me!

I confess this by faith in Jesus’ name!

Have a great day everyone and may God bless you all richly!

For God’s Glory,

Pastor Tom