Faithbox March

A woman as a Pastor? Does it make it right if there is a need for pastors?

From my own research into if woman can be pastor or not.


Can they be? Certainly.


Does the Bible prohibit such things? Absolutely.


Can one be a Christian and disobey a clear instruction from the Bible? Certainly.


Personally, I would not join a congregation or sect that permits women to act as pastors because it is indisputably contrary to Biblical instruction.


But that said…


Women have the unique privilege to teach their children who God is by raising them under the admonition of the bible.


Women are teachers just not in the church! doesn't mean they aren't capable, God just wants them teaching in a different context.

Jesus, help me

 I’ve found each time I start to get stressed and anxious, if I pause and start whispering, “Jesus, help me,” my pulse slows and I can think more rationally. Our souls were designed to recognize and respond to the name of Jesus.

My Love Is You - original print from The Worship Project.

Ephesians 3:14-21.

"For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name. I pray that out of His glorious riches He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.

Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.”

Daily Prayer

May God look over all the homeless people, stray animals, and those with no electricity during this harsh weather.

Prayer

“

God, give charge to Thy blessed angels,
To keep guard around this stead to-night,
A band sacred, strong, and steadfast,
That will shield this soul-shrine from harm.

Safeguard Thou, God, this household to-night,
Themselves and their means and their fame,
Deliver them from death, from distress, from harm,
From the fruits of envy and of enmity.

Give Thou to us, O God of peace,
Thankfulness despite our loss,
To obey Thy statutes here below,
And to enjoy Thyself above.

”

Shame

It is not in our strengths and wonderful qualities that we meet Christ. Our egos are so impenetrable at those points that such a union is impossible. If we will accept that little shame, we will meet the Crucified Christ at that very point, for it is He who bears our shame.

But the vulnerable stage of shame is the place where our ego can break free and where it can admit the existence of another. But this is extremely hard because the instinct of shame is to cover itself and hide. Therefore we are asked to “bear a little.”


Shame is the ego’s deepest instinct and the first recorded reaction of man after the Fall. It is the dread of being seen for who we truly are rather than who we want or pretend to be.


But there is a self that is deeper than the shame. It can be found if we are patient and we stay still for a little while. Which is hesychia and nepsis, stillness and sobriety.


This self can be described as the “place of the heart”. In this place we can stop judgement, not critique, not to measure,not to compare. It is a place where we will find union with God and the ability to pray. It is also the place where the tears of repentance can be shed.


All of this is the patient, an inner journey of repentance and the gateway into the Kingdom of God. It unites us with Christ’s bearing of the whole Adam’s shame ,the shame of the whole of humanity, which is known as His crucifixion.

Prayer for Husbands That He Would Be Able to Provide Financially for His Family — Philippians 4:19, 1 Timothy 5:8

That He Would Be Able to Provide Financially for His Family —  Philippians 4:19, 1 Timothy 5:8
Father, I pray that my husband will always be able to provide for our family, and that he would look to You as his Source of provision because You will supply all of our needs according to Your riches in glory. In Jesus’ Name.

Prayer for Husband That He Would Guard His Heart

That He Would Guard His Heart  — Proverbs 4:20-23Father, I pray that my husband pays attention to what You say, and that he listens carefully. I pray that he allows Your words to penetrate deep within his heart, for they will bring life and health to him. I ask You to help him guard his heart above all else, for it affects everything he does. In Jesus’ Name.

What does it mean to fear God?

I often hear people explain the fear of the Lord as a mere respect or reverence. But I feel as if respect or reverence does not come from fear but love. The subject becomes even more confusing to me when I read something like 1 John 4:18 that says that "perfect love expels all fear." How can we fear God while he expels all fear?

Prayer For Husband To Be a Godly Father to Our Children — Ephesians 6:4

To Be a Godly Father to Our Children —  Ephesians 6:4Father, I pray that my husband would reflect Your love to our children. Help him to raise our children in the tender nurture and training, discipline, counsel, and admonition of You, Lord. In Jesus’ Name.

Prayer for Husband That I Will Be a Godly Wife to Him

That I Will Be a Godly Wife to Him — Ephesians 5:33,1 Peter 3:2
Father, help me to maintain a submissive heart toward my husband. Help me to honor him, esteem him, regard him, appreciate him, adore him, admire him, be devoted to him and deeply love and enjoy him. In Jesus’ Name.

Prayer for Husband To Be the Head of Our Marriage — Ephesians 5:23, 25, 1 Peter 3:7

To Be the Head of  Our Marriage —  Ephesians 5:23, 25, 1 Peter 3:7
Father, I pray that my husband will be the head of our marriage just as Christ is the Head of the Church, and that he would love me, nourishing and cherishing me, just as Christ  loves the Church.  I also ask that he would honor and delight in me as his wife so that his prayers will not be hindered. In Jesus’ Name.

Prayer For Husband To Know the Love of God Ephesians 3:17-18

To Know the Love of God – Ephesians 3:17-18Father, I pray that Christ may live in my husband’s heart and that he would trust in You. I pray that his roots will go down deep into the soil of Your marvelous love.  And that he will have the power to understand how deep Your love really is. In Jesus’ Name.

Prayer For Your Husband That the Word of God Dwell in Him — Colossians 3:16

That the Word of God Dwell in Him — Colossians 3:16
Father, I pray that my husband will allow the Word of God to dwell in him richly and work in him mightily. In Jesus’ Name.

Prayer For Your Husband To Be Obedient to God’s Will & Plan for His Life – 1 John 2:1; 3:22

To Be Obedient to God’s Will & Plan for His Life – 1 John 2:1; 3:22
Father, I pray that my husband conforms to Your will in every purpose, thought and action.  I pray that he will follow Your plan for him and habitually practice what is pleasing to You. In Jesus’ Name. 

Pray first and then see if it’s worth talking about

Often times I find myself worrying about the outcomes of many situations. Every time I have a problem or something is heavy on my heart  I call Micah and ask him what he thinks I should do and what he thinks would be the best way to handle the situation. Before entertaining my rant about whatever it may be at the moment he says:

“Did you pray about it?”

I found an underlying problem with this question. Not because it’s a bad thing, but because too often my answer has been no. There has been too many times that I’ve found situations to weigh less as much as I think they do, simply because I haven’t prayed about it.

Because we are called to serve Christ in this deranged world,  we have to be mindful that prayer is a big part of that. People are just as carnal and doubleminded like you are, so if you find yourself putting your faith in them and not in God… don’t.

Prayer is used as a form of communication with God. When we don’t communicate with Him, we can’t discern God’s voice (not physical) from the rest. We spend hours and hours worrying about whatever we’re going through instead of spending time crying out to the One who’s going to make you stronger because of it.

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

Philippians 4:6

The only way we are able to gain more knowledge and understanding is to ask God. I’m not saying that it’s wrong to call on your friends for guidance. It begins to be a problem when they’re the only ones you fall back on.

All this to say, take full advantage of what God has to offer.

Pray first and then see if it’s worth talking about

DIY Coconut Milk &Honey For Hair Loss Prevention

Do it yourself coconut milk and honey prevents hair loss and promotes hair growth!
Add one can of coconut and 3 tablespoon of honey into a bowel
Mix together
Put in hair and leave for 20-30 minutes
Shampoo and rise with cold water
Do it once a week
******Your hair will feel greasy at first but when it dries your hair will be shiny and hydrated.
*****You will have some left over. I put my left overs in an old soap bottle with a pump and leave it in the refrigerator. (make sure to wash soap container out well)

Quick Tip #1: How to Grow Hair Fast!

Grow Hair Quicker:
1). Massage Aloe Vera into your scalp.
2). Leave in for an Hour.
3). Rinse with Warm Water.
It's that simple!

Prayer For Your Husband To Be the Man He is Called to Be — 1 Corinthians 16:13

To Be the Man He is Called to Be — 1 Corinthians 16:13
Father, I pray that my husband will be alert and on guard; standing firm in his faith and conviction in You. I pray that he would be the man You have called him to be, and that he would be courageous and grow in strength. In Jesus’ Name.

A Biblical Blueprint for Married Women