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How to Live for God

Each day we have a choice: to live for ourselves or to live for God.

And when we choose to live for God, we choose to live for others. So let’s talk through what this looks like on a daily basis…

1. Serve the Lord: Each morning when you wake up, the most important thing to do is pray! Pray that God would guide you, be with you, and give you opportunities to serve him. It’s crucial that we realize our lives are not about us…they are about God!
2. Help Others: Once you develop a mindset of serving the Lord, helping others will become natural! You’ll be filled with love, joy, and energy to help others in any and every circumstance. So be on the lookout for chances to love your spouse, impact your kids, and help your coworkers.

What are some other ways to live for God? We’d love to hear your ideas in a comment below!

Your Job as a Spouse

Being married calls for many things.

But today, we’re going to take a look at 2 things that all couples are called to do.

1. Help Out at Home: First, it’s important that couples help out at home. Between work and school and chores and sports, life can get crazy pretty quickly. But couples must figure out a game plan together to keep things running smoothly! Maybe this means a simple schedule or chore chart. Whatever it is, be sure to serve your family with a willing heart.
2. Raise Kids with Love: And next, it’s crucial that couples raise their kids with love. Parenting is one of the biggest challenges we will ever face. But it can be such an incredible joy if done right! So be sure that your spouse is your teammate in taking care of the kids…from choosing extracurriculars to eating meals together to tackling discipline.

What are some other things couples must do to succeed? Be sure to comment below with your suggestions!

The Key to Meaningful Relationships

Do you want solid and meaningful relationships?

Of course you do!

So today we’re going to talk through one thing that will make ALL the difference in your relationships: Character.

With good character, your relationships are sure to be more enjoyable. More honest. More authentic. More loving. More impactful. More encouraging. More joyful. More lasting.

Tony Dungy had it right in saying, “Character is the glue that bonds solid and meaningful relationships.”

So how can you show character in your relationships? Leave your ideas in a comment below!

Integrity: Pursuing What’s Right

Integrity is all about avoiding what’s convenient and pursuing what’s right. So let’s take a look at some examples of what that means on a daily basis.

So what is convenient? To stay busy on our phones and computers. To stay late at work. To miss our kid’s soccer game. To not help our daughter study for her test. To leave the house cleaning to our spouse. To take shortcuts at work. To make selfish decisions.

Now what is right? To work with honor. To be there for our kids. To love our spouse well.

What are some ways you can show integrity to your family this week? Comment below with your thoughts.

The Truth about God’s Plan for You

It’s all too easy to forget that God has a plan for us. We tune in to the worries of the world and can’t hear God’s voice. But when God’s plan for us feels distant, here are 3 truths to hold onto…

1. God is working for you: God wants his children to prosper. So no matter the circumstance, remember that God is working things together for your good!
2. God is in charge: God created everything and everyone. He is in charge of ALL his creation. Though we have free will and a broken world, God still remains in charge and will always have a plan for you.
3. God loves you: Above all, remember that God loves you. God is a good, good father who wants the best for his children. Always trust in this truth!

What are some other truths about God’s character that we need to remember? We’d love for you to share your ideas in a comment below.

How to Build an Uncommon Marriage

Do you and your spouse want an uncommon marriage? Of course you do! But in a world that demands our attention and pulls us away from our spouse, it can feel impossible at times. So what can we do to recapture the romance and build an uncommon marriage?

Let’s check out what Tony Dungy believes are the 2 keys to an Uncommon Marriage…

1. Stay Focused: First, it’s important that you and your spouse stay focused on each other. The world we live in is full of distractions…from schedules to work to kids to movies to social media…the list goes on and on. But an uncommon marriage is one that puts your spouse above anything else.
2. Let God Lead: And second, an uncommon marriage requires you to let God lead the way. No matter what circumstance or difficulty or challenge is thrown your way, be sure to trust God to work it together for your good. And the best way to rely on him? By praying with your spouse for trust, wisdom, and patience!

What are some other ways you can work to build an uncommon marriage with your family? Share your ideas in a comment below!

How to Communicate with Your Spouse

It can’t be said enough: communication is key. That’s why today, we’re going to be talking through how to communicate best with your spouse!

• Communicate with Clarity: It’s easy for words to be misunderstood or misconstrued. And unfortunately, this often leads to arguments and hurt feelings in marriage. So it’s crucial to be clear when communicating with your spouse.
• Communicate with an Open Mind: Next, be sure to never go into a conversation with a hardened heart and mind. Instead, be open to discussing issues and situations with your spouse so that their opinion can influence and challenge and help you. Because at the end of the day, you’re in this together.
• Communicate with Love: And finally, the most important aspect of good communication is speaking with love. No matter how frustrated or angry or tired you feel, always always always speak to your spouse in love.

What do you find most difficult about communicating with your spouse? Please leave your thoughts in a comment below!

How Leaders Build Leaders

The best part about being a leader is the impact leaders have on others. They’re able to challenge, influence, and encourage the people around them. But it doesn’t stop there. Great leaders build new leaders. So what’s the key to building leaders? It simply requires patience and purpose.

• Build Leaders with Patience: Leadership doesn’t come easily. It develops slowly over time. So when your first conversation with someone doesn’t immediately transform them into a leader, don’t lose heart! Instead, be sure to patiently invest in them over and over.
• Build Leaders with Purpose: Most importantly, building leaders requires you to act and speak with purpose. Be sure that your words encourage and inspire and invite the people around you to be the best they can be!

What else does it take to build leaders? Comment below with your thoughts!