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There's JOY in the Kitchen ~
~When we realize that ~
Love's lasting comes in erasing the boundary line
between "mine" and "yours."
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A weekly newsletter from Sarah's Tent, an online
ministry tailored towards Pastor's Wives.
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Isa 51:1-2 / Isa 54:2-3 / Heb 10:24 ,25
______________________ GIVE AND IT
SHALL COME BACK TO YOU
by JoyfulArt
Why is it that opposites always seem to
attract? More than one wife has been amazed at
how another wife will share things that she
thought only happened in HER marriage. Things
will be said over a cup of coffee like, "He
is always worrying about whether we get somewhere
on time or not. Every little problem is a big
deal...or he works so hard you would think I
didn't exist!" The stories roll out and
peels of laughter ring out as the two wives would
compare notes on how similar their husbands were.
Perhaps it's the other way around. One man
moans to another, "I just can't understand
her, she is always complaining that I don't say
anything nice about her, or that we never go
out." "It would be nice if just once in
awhile she would LISTEN to me for a change rather
than running all over the house cleaning while
I'm trying to talk to her." The next fellow
will drop a jaw and exclaim, "YEAH!! I know
JUST what you mean!!" They too throw out a
few condensed versions of various frustrations in
relating to a wife that they have no way of
understanding."
Funny, isn't it? Usually the very thing we
want from the other spouse is the very thing that
we are the best at. How about the one who loves
to do spur- of-the-moment fun things. Wistfully a
playful wife will wish with all her heart that
her husband would do something fun with her just
once in awhile. That very husband will wish more
than anything that she could carry just one
thought all the way through and let him get a
word in edgewise.
(Big revelation coming here....) Have you ever
thought that reaping and sowing applies to more
than corn and money? The playfulness that you
wish your spouse would exhibit towards you, is
the very reason he married YOU in the first
place!! It is because he was lacking in knowing
how to play and have fun. It is up to you to sow
seeds of playfulness and fun into his life and
TEACH him how to enjoy life. (He doesn't know
how!!) (DUH)
How about that wife that can't seem to find
anything and is constantly disorganized.....it
really grates on your nerves, doesn't it? Ever
think that she was attracted to you because of
the order you brought to her life? Perhaps you
need to sow seeds of order into her. Teach her
how to follow through and how to think problems
out.
The Lord has set things up where everything
that brings life, must die first. If your
marriage is struggling and you find yourself
pointing fingers and saying, "If
only..." Take a look inward. Is the thing
you desire from your spouse something that is a
gifting of yours? Die to yourself, and sow the
seed in their life. When we lay our lives down
for another, we are telling God that we trust
Him. We trust Him to do a good work in not only
our lives, but also our beloved spouse. We tell
Him that we no longer wish to be full of self and
pride, but to humble ourselves and give honor to
HIM.
If we sow seeds of resentment, accusations,
petty complaints, disgust, anger.......we will
reap a shattered marriage, and a very bitter
root. However, when we lay down our lives and sow
seeds of generosity, hope, joy, praise, peace,
grace, kindness.....then we will reap a marriage
of strength and honor, one of deep trust and
lasting friendship and love. We want our spouse
to "give us a break" yet we are often
unwilling to extend the same grace and
forgiveness. Take a look at where you are in your
marriage. Right or wrong - your heart attitude is
what the Lord will be looking at, and that heart
attitude will determine your harvest. What are
you reaping? Maybe you better change your seed.
Trust God with your spouse, your hands are full
changing your own heart, let alone trying to
change someone else.
John 15:12-13
"This is My commandment,
that you love one another as I have loved you.
"Greater love has no one than this,
than to lay down one's life for his friends.
(let alone your spouse!)
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YOU REAP WHAT YOU SOW
(Prayer thoughts for your husband)
Submitted by Lambiee
*Give him divine protection and perfect
health;
*Provisions, blessings and witty inventions,
*Renewed youth, stamina and dexterity.
*Grant that all behaviors born out of hurt,
rejection, or other negative emotions/responses
be healed.
*Give him discernment, wisdom, knowledge,
understanding, anointing, revelation, vision,
faith and favor.
*(Create a desire and passion for God above all
other things, wife and family next.)
*Establish integrity in him, and guard his heart,
mind and spirit with truth. Give him courage to
walk in that integrity as well.
*Make him a man of wisdom and understanding who
searches his motives, submitting every decision
to the Lord; *A man giving of time, energy and
prayer with accountability and follow- through;
*A man who submits, listens and obeys God with an
insatiable hunger and thirst for God's Word,
God's presence, and God's plans.
*Let there be good stewardship with time and
resources. *Let there be godly order as head of
home and leader of church.
*Let him have joy in serving the Lord and others.
(Taking time out to PLAY and REST.)
*Release in him purity of heart, meekness, and a
gentle spirit, quick to repent.
*Search and know his heart, expose what is not
pleasing and drive it from him.
*Make him a man who operates in the confidence of
God. *Grant him the heart of the Father, the mind
of Christ, and the gifts and fruits of the Holy
Spirit.
*Anoint him and restore him to God's perfect
design and purposes.
*Give him a passionate heart to research, preach,
and intercede for the congregation.
(While you're at it, you just might want to pray
these things for yourself!! Amen?)
(Words in prentices are either reworded or
added by JoyfulArt)
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Confess to one another therefore your
faults... and pray for one another, that you may
be healed and restored... James 5:16a
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Don't take yourself too seriously, but
never fail to take your spouse seriously.
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But that as a matter of equality your
abundance at the present time should supply their
want, so that their abundance may supply your
want, that there may be equality. 2 Corinthians
8:14
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POT LUCK!
Pay Day Surprise!
Submitted by HOME RN97
1 large bowl
Assorted leftovers (all of us have in the fridge)
4 drops of green food coloring
1 Spanish onion (for the tears)
DIRECTIONS: Empty all leftovers into a large
bowl. Add 4 drops of food coloring.
"Nuke" on HIGH setting for several
minutes. When you hear your husband or wife drive
up, quickly cut onion in half and hold near your
face; take a deep breath. Open up microwave as
your spouse walks through the door to see you
crying! Blame the power company! Toss your mess
into the trash on your way to the car, while
sobbing, "I don't mind what restaurant
honey, surprise me!" This works at least
once every few months!!! Be sure to check out
ministry tested recipes at: Doffycook's
Nethome
For even MORE recipes, click on these!! More
Recipes and Once-a-Month
Cooking (OAMC)
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To keep your marriage brimming, with love
in the loving cup, whenever you're wrong, admit
it, whenever you're right, shut up.
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~ PRAYER ~
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(Especially tailored prayers for Ministry
Leaders)
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C.O.P.E. Ministries (Christians Online Praying
by Email)
C.O.P.E.
Ministries Home Page
http://members.aol.com/PrayWOCsng/COPE
Prayer requests: Michelle at LazarusArb@aol.com
or to Sherry at Jcjspj@aol.com
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BAMPRAYER@aol.com
For special prayer JUST for marriages. This is a
ministry from Born Again Marriages. If you would
like to visit their web page. . . click here: http://www.bornagainmarriages.org/
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FINAL THOUGHT
Submitted by Justaservn
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PRICELESS Gifts to give for FREE ~~~~
1. The gift of listening... Try giving this to
someone in need. And you must really listen. No
interrupting, no daydreaming, no planning your
responses. Just listen
2. The gift of signs of affection... Be
generous with your hugs, kisses and gentle
squeezes of the hand. Let these tiny actions
demonstrate the love inside of you.
3. The gift of a note... It can be as simple
as "I Love You" or as creative as a
sonnet. Put your notes where they will surprise
your loved ones.
4. The gift of laughter... Just cut out a
cartoon, save a clever article. Your gift will
say, "I love to laugh with you."
5. The gift of compliment... A simple
"You look good in blue" or "Good
supper" can be of greatest value to those
who may feel they are being taken for granted.
6. The gift of a favor... Help with the
dishes, run an errand, etc.
7. The gift of leaving alone... There are
times in our lives when we want nothing better
than to be left alone. Become more sensitive to
those times and give solitude.
8. The gift of a cheerful disposition... Try
to be cheerful around those you love.
9. The gift of a game... Offer to play your
loved one's favorite game. Even if you lose,
you'll be a winner.
10. The gift of prayer... Pray for your loved
ones and let them know you pray for them.
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Pattie's Picks
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Many thanks to Phywmgf for these links!
Welcome To
Greatsite.com!
( http://www.greatsite.com/ ) In their words,
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Explore one of the Net's most fascinating sites!
The treasures of Christian History await
you." This looks like a place for someone
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you don't have to get your hands dusty!
The
Cyber Hymnal
(
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This worship and teaching resource is provided as
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look forward to looking here again myself.
If you are involved in music and worship
leading, this is the site for you! If you have
any web sites you would like to recommend, please
send them to PattieRWR (Pattie) We'll be happy to
write reviews for the newsletter!
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Joy In The Kitchen is an extension of Sarah's
Tent An online ministry devoted to gathering
together God's silent warriors, the wives of
pastors and ministers of all denominations and
cultural backgrounds, as well as their families,
for fellowship, support, laughter and prayer. Isa
51:1-2 / Isa 54:2-3 / Heb 10:24-25
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