The New Rick Livermore Site has moved back to the old address which is Webmaster220 Bible Study Blog
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Night Light for Couples- July 14, 2020
*Click to view this email in your browser.
Deny Yourself
"If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me." Matthew 16:24
Television advertisers are experts at "rattling the cages" of viewers. They understand the philosophy of today's audience: Look out for number one. That's why we're bombarded with slogans such as "Have it your way"; "You deserve a break today"; and "Because I'm worth it." Their goal is to appeal to our self‐centered nature and manipulate us into buying a product. Frequently, they succeed.
The "I'm Third" approach to life is in direct contradiction to the message of these ads. And well it should be! Jesus tells us that our first obligation in following Him must be to deny ourselves—to let go of the steering wheel, so to speak, and let the Lord drive. Secondly, we are to love and care for others. Try implementing these priorities. They will lead to a better marriage in this life and eternal rewards in the next.
God first, others second, myself third. A simple phrase, but it contains far more wisdom for living life to the fullest than anything you'll see or hear on a television ad.
Just between us…
Do we have an "I'm Third" kind of marriage?
Do we know a couple who model this philosophy?
How do you feel about putting my desires ahead of your own?
What, if anything, do we need to change to create an "I'm Third" marriage?
How can we specifically ask God to help us make this happen?
Dear Jesus, we hear Your invitation to follow You in a life of self-denial. Tonight we make You Lord of our marriage. Help us to live every day by Your example— in obedience to the Father and in loving service to each other. Amen.
Did you find this devotional helpful and inspiring? Read the book for more!
Copyright Information
These devotionals are drawn from Night Light for Couples by Dr. James and Shirley Dobson. For more information or to buy a print copy, see Night Light for Couples.
Subscription Information
This email was sent to Webmaster220 Bible Study Blog by Bible Gateway, 3900 Sparks Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 USA. This email is part of a devotional or newsletter that you signed up for on BibleGateway.com. For information regarding our privacy policy, click here. If you have questions or comments about this newsletter, please contact us.
*Manage all Bible Gateway subscriptions — *Opt Out of all Bible Gateway communication
*the blog owner has deleted the hyperlink intentionally
Affiliate marketer links: Affiliate marketer Rick Livermore with Webmaster220 Bible Study Blog will earn a commission on the Bible Study Material you buy from faith gateway store and alibris.
Jesus Christ is alive and living in the hearts and lives of billions of Christians. I am interested in what He is saying and doing in the lives of those who know and love Him and interested in being a familiar and trusted blogger about Him
Dallas Theological Seminary Fighting Human Trafficking video on youtube
Human Trafficking Victims Program Introduction
She said two urls that are no longer the urls to use. The first one, www.dhs.gov/humantrafficking automatically becomes www.dhs.gov/blue-campaign The facebook site was the old site which does not automatically update to the following, the new facebook site is http://facebook.com/dhsbluecampaign Click this link to search all of the DHS site for mentions of the Blue Campaign
2,140,727 views May 27, 2015
This song is on the album "Sovereign" From Michael W. Smith Sky Spills Over · Michael W. Smith Sovereign ℗ 2014 The MWS Group, under exclusive license to Sparrow Records Released on: 2014-01-01 Producer: Christopher Stevens Composer Lyricist: Michael W. Smith Composer Lyricist: Christopher Stevens Composer Lyricist: Ryan Smith
The following request applies to any of the christian ministries that are currently getting visitors from my blog:
I am currently blogging: https://webmaster220.blogspot.com I would like to place a banner on the right side of my home page that promotes your ministry If I do that and it helps your ministry grow and expand do you have a suggestion as to what type of commission or contribution could be paid to my ministry. The reason I am saying that is there are a lot of ministries out there that are buying advertising space online and yours could be one of them for all I know. I have been an affiliate marketer for years on my blog but no commissions have ever been earned even though I am doing everything required to be done to earn the commissions. My blog readers are just not interested in spending any money on any of the goods or services discussed in my banner ads and text links. To reply, use the contact form below this paragraph Thanks, Rick Livermore - Webmaster220
Contact Form to contribute or pay the blog a commission
Contact Form Introduction
Notice to authors: I would like to add like minded authors to my blogger.com site. If you would like to be added email me a sample of what your writing is like to the "contact us" form here on this site. I will invite you as long as your example is suitable. Take a look at what type of a blog it is here
No comments:
Post a Comment