Need Encouragement?

What's next?
Its a world of continued arguments and bickering. I know a lot is my fault and my young daughter doesn't undersand the implications of some of the things she says and does. I know I am too critical and condeming and angry with my wife. Just what is next - how do we move forward? How do I make this better?
Hartley 12/28/2011 15:34

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Tom B 12/28/2011 16:41
I feel urged to say Psalm 119.
Read it through this week--maybe a few times.
I think it does help to guide us to live right. And that gives us hope.
169 May my cry come before you, LORD;
give me understanding according to your word.
170 May my supplication come before you;
deliver me according to your promise.
tina 12/28/2011 21:21
the first thing is..recognize your enemy? Its not flesh and blood? Unhappy or even broken marriage..raise unhappy and broken children..and grand children..and so on. i now realize that Satan has so much to gain from me being miserable, I have had a horrible temper in my life, my tongue truelly can be a double edge sword, BUT when I began to get into the Word and Pray and Pray,,lol i realized that I was walking around..naked. "spiritually that is" Eph 6:10-18 The Armor of God tell you exactly how to arm yourself before you do battle..I pray my friend this has helped in some Way..God is always there, he is always constant and makes All thing new..God Bless
Kris 01/04/2012 13:43
You must stop what is going on right now. Even if that means having to leave to cool off. The Bible, God's words, tell us how to live. How to treat others. We all have things in life that set us off but being in the Bible gives you lots of different ways to handle stress. Remember , satan is the enemy, and he leaps for joy when families hurt. Psalms 145:8 says- The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love. Listening to the DAB each day would give you what you need to change your life. There is also the DAB for kids read by kids. This could be a good place to start. God bless.
Pat Luck 01/08/2012 21:52
I been doing studying on spiritual warfare, and have found myself in conflict with non-believers or people who are not strong in their faith. I was hit with strong conviction today and had to repent of how I am fighting some of my battles. At 4 Winds mission today (1-8-12) Brian listed off commands that Jesus gave us. He ended with a command that I completely forgot about but was so obvious when I heard it: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."

How do you move forward with your wife and daughter? Let this give you pause the next time you find yourself in conflict with them. Remember, Jesus tells us this so that we may have abundant life. I hope this helps! :)
wesrman 01/10/2012 09:00
Have you read Wild at Heart?
Helga 01/10/2012 20:24
Hartley thanks for sharing with us. I pray that God will help you to realize your weaknesses and that He will heal you. God sees your heart and in your heart could be anger, guilt, jealousy or greed. It sounds bad but think about it, what is really going on in your heart? What causes you to be so critical? What is it that you become angry? When I read the book from Andy Stanley "Four enemies of the heart" I had to do some inventory into my own heart. Ask God to show you and help you to overcome these issues and once you are happy from the inside out the Light of God will shine through you and everyone around you will change.
Praying...
Amelia 01/12/2012 21:27
dont give up prayer. never give up