Living an orderly life is more than planning, organizing, and developing good habits. It's a matter of the heart and conduct.  In this episode, we explore four things Paul admonishes the Thessalonian believers to do: 1. Increase in brotherly love 2. Aspire to lead a quiet life 3. Mind your own business 4. Work with your own hands Scripture references for this episode include: 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Proverbs 31:13-27 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

The more I parent, the dumber I feel.  Can you relate? Parenting is hard, and we all mess up.  Join me as we run to Jesus. Philippians 3:12-14 James 1:5-6

What can we learn about God as we look at our own relationship with our children?  This episode explores what it means to fear God. Romans 1:18-20 Genesis 3:22-24 Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Being a homemaker is more than cleaning house.  When the storm comes, will our house stand or fall? Matthew 7:24-27 Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Are you discouraged?  Are you ready to quit?  Listen and be encouraged to finish the race and ministry that God has given you.  You can do this! Acts 20:22-24 Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Praying PSALM 1 Over Our Husbands PRAYER SCHEDULE Prayer Day 1: Context “Blessed is the man...” (Psalm 1:1a) Happiness · Complete satisfaction & contentment in God · Guard against depression & discouragement Righteous man Prayer Day 2: Constraint “...Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful;” (Psalm 1:1b) Decision Making · Discernment · Wisdom · Godly council & influence · Godly friendships Living Life in General · Narrow path · Courageous · Dare to be different · Not discouraged by difficulty Attitude toward Others · Encourages & edifies · Shows grace · Shows gentleness · Not critical or slanderous · Humble (guard against pride) Prayer Day 3: Conduct “But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night.” (Psalm 1:2) Loves God’s Word · Reads the Bible during personal quiet time · Reads/teaches the Bible to our family · Has a hunger for learning God’s Word · Takes family to church Lives Out God’s Word · Repents of sin · Aligns his life with the Word · Knows what the scripture says · Ready to speak scripture in any situation · Always thinking on God’s Word Prayer Day 4: Consequence “He shall be like a tree Planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does shall prosper.” (Psalm 1:3) Strength & Power · Recognizing the sovereignty of God · Know God’s calling on his life · Rely on God for everything Fruitfulness · Bearing fruits of the spirit · Use spiritual gifts and talents for God’s glory · Blessing to others · Useful in the kingdom of God Perseverance · When God is correcting and guiding · When trials come · When others are less committed Prosperity · Love the Lord · In accordance with God’s will · Spirit of Excellence Prayer Day 5: Contrast & Conclusion “The ungodly are not so, But are like the chaff which the wind drives away. Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, Nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous. For the Lord knows the way of the righteous, But the way of the ungodly shall perish.” (Psalm 1:4-6) Righteous living · Obviously different from ungodly · Useful for God’s kingdom · Growing in relationship with God Eternal significance · Salvation · Follower of Jesus · Storing up treasure in Heaven

Praying PSALM 1 Over Our Husbands PRAYER SCHEDULE Prayer Day 1: Context “Blessed is the man...” (Psalm 1:1a) Happiness · Complete satisfaction & contentment in God · Guard against depression & discouragement Righteous man Prayer Day 2: Constraint “...Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful;” (Psalm 1:1b) Decision Making · Discernment · Wisdom · Godly council & influence · Godly friendships Living Life in General · Narrow path · Courageous · Dare to be different · Not discouraged by difficulty Attitude toward Others · Encourages & edifies · Shows grace · Shows gentleness · Not critical or slanderous · Humble (guard against pride) Prayer Day 3: Conduct “But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night.” (Psalm 1:2) Loves God’s Word · Reads the Bible during personal quiet time · Reads/teaches the Bible to our family · Has a hunger for learning God’s Word · Takes family to church Lives Out God’s Word · Repents of sin · Aligns his life with the Word · Knows what the scripture says · Ready to speak scripture in any situation · Always thinking on God’s Word Prayer Day 4: Consequence “He shall be like a tree Planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does shall prosper.” (Psalm 1:3) Strength & Power · Recognizing the sovereignty of God · Know God’s calling on his life · Rely on God for everything Fruitfulness · Bearing fruits of the spirit · Use spiritual gifts and talents for God’s glory · Blessing to others · Useful in the kingdom of God Perseverance · When God is correcting and guiding · When trials come · When others are less committed Prosperity · Love the Lord · In accordance with God’s will · Spirit of Excellence Prayer Day 5: Contrast & Conclusion “The ungodly are not so, But are like the chaff which the wind drives away. Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, Nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous. For the Lord knows the way of the righteous, But the way of the ungodly shall perish.” (Psalm 1:4-6) Righteous living · Obviously different from ungodly · Useful for God’s kingdom · Growing in relationship with God Eternal significance · Salvation · Follower of Jesus · Storing up treasure in Heaven

PRAYER SCHEDULE Praying PSALM 1 Over Our Husbands Prayer Day 1: Context “Blessed is the man...” (Psalm 1:1a) Happiness · Complete satisfaction & contentment in God · Guard against depression & discouragement Righteous man Prayer Day 2: Constraint “...Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful;” (Psalm 1:1b) Decision Making · Discernment · Wisdom · Godly council & influence · Godly friendships Living Life in General · Narrow path · Courageous · Dare to be different · Not discouraged by difficulty Attitude toward Others · Encourages & edifies · Shows grace · Shows gentleness · Not critical or slanderous · Humble (guard against pride) Prayer Day 3: Conduct “But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night.” (Psalm 1:2) Loves God’s Word · Reads the Bible during personal quiet time · Reads/teaches the Bible to our family · Has a hunger for learning God’s Word · Takes family to church Lives Out God’s Word · Repents of sin · Aligns his life with the Word · Knows what the scripture says · Ready to speak scripture in any situation · Always thinking on God’s Word Prayer Day 4: Consequence “He shall be like a tree Planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does shall prosper.” (Psalm 1:3) Strength & Power · Recognizing the sovereignty of God · Know God’s calling on his life · Rely on God for everything Fruitfulness · Bearing fruits of the spirit · Use spiritual gifts and talents for God’s glory · Blessing to others · Useful in the kingdom of God Perseverance · When God is correcting and guiding · When trials come · When others are less committed Prosperity · Love the Lord · In accordance with God’s will · Spirit of Excellence Prayer Day 5: Contrast & Conclusion “The ungodly are not so, But are like the chaff which the wind drives away. Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, Nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous. For the Lord knows the way of the righteous, But the way of the ungodly shall perish.” (Psalm 1:4-6) Righteous living · Obviously different from ungodly · Useful for God’s kingdom · Growing in relationship with God Eternal significance · Salvation · Follower of Jesus · Storing up treasure in Heaven

PRAYER SCHEDULE Praying PSALM 1 Over Our Husbands Prayer Day 1: Context “Blessed is the man...” (Psalm 1:1a) Happiness · Complete satisfaction & contentment in God · Guard against depression & discouragement Righteous man Prayer Day 2: Constraint “...Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful;” (Psalm 1:1b) Decision Making · Discernment · Wisdom · Godly council & influence · Godly friendships Living Life in General · Narrow path · Courageous · Dare to be different · Not discouraged by difficulty Attitude toward Others · Encourages & edifies · Shows grace · Shows gentleness · Not critical or slanderous · Humble (guard against pride) Prayer Day 3: Conduct “But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night.” (Psalm 1:2) Loves God’s Word · Reads the Bible during personal quiet time · Reads/teaches the Bible to our family · Has a hunger for learning God’s Word · Takes family to church Lives Out God’s Word · Repents of sin · Aligns his life with the Word · Knows what the scripture says · Ready to speak scripture in any situation · Always thinking on God’s Word Prayer Day 4: Consequence “He shall be like a tree Planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does shall prosper.” (Psalm 1:3) Strength & Power · Recognizing the sovereignty of God · Know God’s calling on his life · Rely on God for everything Fruitfulness · Bearing fruits of the spirit · Use spiritual gifts and talents for God’s glory · Blessing to others · Useful in the kingdom of God Perseverance · When God is correcting and guiding · When trials come · When others are less committed Prosperity · Love the Lord · In accordance with God’s will · Spirit of Excellence Prayer Day 5: Contrast & Conclusion “The ungodly are not so, But are like the chaff which the wind drives away. Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, Nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous. For the Lord knows the way of the righteous, But the way of the ungodly shall perish.” (Psalm 1:4-6) Righteous living · Obviously different from ungodly · Useful for God’s kingdom · Growing in relationship with God Eternal significance · Salvation · Follower of Jesus · Storing up treasure in Heaven

Praying PSALM 1 Over Our Husbands PRAYER SCHEDULE: Prayer Day 1: Context “Blessed is the man...” (Psalm 1:1a) Happiness · Complete satisfaction & contentment in God · Guard against depression & discouragement Righteous man Prayer Day 2: Constraint “...Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful;” (Psalm 1:1b) Decision Making · Discernment · Wisdom · Godly council & influence · Godly friendships Living Life in General · Narrow path · Courageous · Dare to be different · Not discouraged by difficulty Attitude toward Others · Encourages & edifies · Shows grace · Shows gentleness · Not critical or slanderous · Humble (guard against pride) Prayer Day 3: Conduct “But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night.” (Psalm 1:2) Loves God’s Word · Reads the Bible during personal quiet time · Reads/teaches the Bible to our family · Has a hunger for learning God’s Word · Takes family to church Lives Out God’s Word · Repents of sin · Aligns his life with the Word · Knows what the scripture says · Ready to speak scripture in any situation · Always thinking on God’s Word Prayer Day 4: Consequence “He shall be like a tree Planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does shall prosper.” (Psalm 1:3) Strength & Power · Recognizing the sovereignty of God · Know God’s calling on his life · Rely on God for everything Fruitfulness · Bearing fruits of the spirit · Use spiritual gifts and talents for God’s glory · Blessing to others · Useful in the kingdom of God Perseverance · When God is correcting and guiding · When trials come · When others are less committed Prosperity · Love the Lord · In accordance with God’s will · Spirit of Excellence Prayer Day 5: Contrast & Conclusion “The ungodly are not so, But are like the chaff which the wind drives away. Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, Nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous. For the Lord knows the way of the righteous, But the way of the ungodly shall perish.” (Psalm 1:4-6) Righteous living · Obviously different from ungodly · Useful for God’s kingdom · Growing in relationship with God Eternal significance · Salvation · Follower of Jesus · Storing up treasure in Heaven