Support
Coming alongside others and providing gentle, appropriate assistance with a problem or struggle
Galatians 6:2
A Worthy Goal: (a little Respect from TBI)
Don’t stop investing wisely into your marriage and family until your children and friends envy your relationship and want what you have…. “faith expressing itself in love” – Galatians 5:6.
The word “support” is used in all kinds of ways these days – Tech support, life support, support groups… But how is it relevant to your current situation, to your relationships? Let’s take some time to consider how your spouse may need your support as we start a new year.
Have a great week!
Sincerely,
Dave Lewis The Basic Idea Helping Leaders Live Loved and Give Love Freely….Starting at Home!
Set aside a few minutes this week or plan a date night to discuss SECURITY together.
Husband, would you lead this time? Please be prepared to lead by reviewing the questions below. When ready, please initiate a “LOVE (Speak)” time.
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LOVE (SPEAK) Jesus made it clear: “love one another as I have loved you”. John 13: 34 – Since He loves us by inviting us to give him our burdens, the Holy Spirit will help us love others by helping carry their burdens. I John 5:14-15
1. What are some pressures currently impacting your spouse’s life? What about your own life?
2. How can you let your spouse know that you care about things that are weighing on his/her heart? How do you let him/her know of your stress?
3. What are the warning signs you can observe and learn that indicate your spouse is having trouble coping with life?
4. How did your parents or childhood caregivers handle pressure? Did you see healthy, effective means of dealing with pressure in the home?
5. Describe one or two times in your life when you felt the weight of a very difficult situation? How was the situation resolved, or was it? Who helped you? Did your relationship with God play any role in the way you dealt with the load you carried?
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Now — What About the Kids? Ask- Listen- Respond
You and your children may benefit from discussing the following questions with your spouse or other caring adult.
1. Even in a child’s seemingly “simple” world, his ability to handle burdens and cares is sometimes stretched to the limit. Each child handles the stresses differently and may need help from you. How can you come along side them?
2. As a child, did anyone help you when you were stretched or carrying a bigger load than you felt capable of handling? Who could have? How does having to deal with some heavy things on your own or with productive help give you insight into properly supporting your child or Child of Focus?
It’s in the Book!!
Jesus was with his disciples through celebration and challenging times and left His Spirit. John 14:18