INITIAL CHOICE
Jesus tells us, "THOSE WHO BELIEVE IN ME WILL DO WHAT I DO". Jesus did many things (works, miracles, etc.) in His ministry including helping, "THE BLIND SEE, THE LAME WALK, THE LEPERS ARE CLEANSED, THE DEAF HEAR, THE DEAD ARE RAISED" and He walked on water, He saw things supernaturally, He "PROPHESIED … CAST OUT DEMONS", etc. When people consider what they might like to do that Jesus did, it is good to consider our motives as we do not want to fall into the sin of "PRIDE". We do not want to do many impressive miracles that Jesus did and then discover we are rejected in the end because we did not do God's "WILL" or what God wants and be told "I NEVER KNEW YOU. AWAY FROM ME, YOU EVILDOERS". One time Jesus went to a place where there were many sick people yet only a man, who had been sick 38 years and who did not even know Jesus, was healed. Why would Jesus only heal a person who was not even aware of His ministry out of so many who needed healing? The answer appears to be Jesus was following God's guidance. Jesus tells us that because of His love for His Father, He did everything God told Him to "DO". The initial thing we need to follow from Jesus is to "SAY" and "DO" what God tells us to say and do and all the other things will result from God's guidance. 1
1. Jn 14:12 (GN); Lk 7:22; Mt 14:25; Jn 1:48-50; Mk 7:22; Mt 7:22 (KJ); Mt 7:21-23; Jn 5:2-15; 14:31; 12:49 (NI)
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A Psalmist wrote: "I have asked the LORD for one thing; one thing only do I want: to live in the LORD's house all my life, to marvel there at His goodness, and to ask for His guidance." Ps 27:4 (GN)
Understanding the Teaching: What I share in the teaching is what I believe God wants me to share. All the direct quotes from God are highlighted in royal purple. Of course the words of Jesus are in red. Rather than follow some made up doctrine, remember that Jesus said that every thing He said (Jn 12:49) and everything He did (Jn 14:31) comes from God. All teachings and all opinions should be supported by what we learn from God or Jesus (see the scripture referred to in the footnote).
MARRIAGE WORKSHOP MOMENT
Filters: we all have them and they affect the very fabric of our marriages. Filters can be inattention, emotional states, expectations, communication styles or self-protection. All of these can effect how you hear or process things in your mind. One example of an emotional state could be if your boss yelled at you and put you down at work in front of others. When you come home, recognize your filter that you may hear things differently than intended because you are stressed and emotional. Try not to jump on your children for the least little problem. You may wish to announce your filter by sharing with your family that you had a rough day, so hopefully they will treat you considerately and it may cause your spouse be more sensitive to you. Another illustration would be a wife came home late after a long day. Her husband thinking this would be a great time to take her out to dinner said, "What would you like to eat?" Through her tired filter she heard, "What are you going to fix for dinner?" And her response was anger, which resulted in him getting angry and they never did go out to eat. Recognize that all kinds of filters become barriers to intimacy and openness. Try and be sensitive to your spouse and detect their filters. Take responsibility for understanding your filters. If you recognize you have a situation that may cause you to filter, announce it.
The Better Half "When your partner won't support your efforts to make your marriage better" Without your spouse's support to improve your marriage, you can still pray daily for God's will to be done in each of your lives and your marriage. Jesus said, "all things are possible with God", Mk 10:27 NI). Recognize that all kinds of filters become barriers to intimacy and openness. Try and be sensitive to your spouse and detect their filters. Take responsibility for understanding your filters. If you recognize you have a situation that may cause you to filter, announce it. If you feel like your spouse will not care about your filter, you may try to not allow it to influence what you hear.
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