Tim - Luke 6:12

One of those days Jesus went out to a mountainside to pray, and spent the night praying to God. (Luke 6:12 NIV)

It's interesting that the son of God found the need to get away and be quiet with God. As an example for us? Sure, however he was fully human so in sure he knew he needed to fuel up, to hear from God.

Mommy and I are leaders, we can't lead people well if we are not abiding in our source. It's so important to sped time with God EVERY day.

Where is your spot? What time will it be? What is your plan this summer? Lets write it down and commit to it!!! It's the most important thing we need to plan for our summer.

Devin - Proverbs 9:6

Gods way is the right way. The way that is blessed. We always want to live in true obedience to him. By that he will work on us patience, perseverance, humility, kindness and all things that are Christ-like.

Gina - Isaiah 59

Surely the arm of the Lord is not too short to save, nor his ear too dull to hear. But your iniquities have separated you from your God; your sins have hidden his face from you, so that he will not hear. (Isaiah 59:1, 2 NIV)

God is always present for us. He is always strong, right and just. When we step away from God's ways, wen we do things that are not Christ-like we separate ourselves from God and his blessings.

For us who follow Christ it is so important to live in a way that keeps Gods presence near us.

Livia - Psalm 128:1-6

Blessed are all who fear the Lord, who walk in obedience to him. You will eat the fruit of your labor; blessings and prosperity will be yours. Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house; your children will be like olive shoots around your table. Yes, this will be the blessing for the man who fears the Lord. May the Lord bless you from Zion; may you see the prosperity of Jerusalem all the days of your life. May you live to see your children’s children— peace be on Israel. (Psalm 128:1-6 NIV)

Fearing God means to respect God. To know of his power, wisdom and his love for us. He calls us to obedience to walk in his ways. By fearing The Lord we honor each other and our family.

Daddy shared that he had a rough time growing up and it was hard. A lot of pain and hurt and yet God came and brought change. He made his relationship with his mom beautiful. God brought true love and forgiveness to their hearts and now we live with that blessing to carry on!

Thank you Jesus!!!

Gina - EachOther James 5:16

Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. (James 5:16 NIV)

Our family , our circle of people - us 5 - we encouraged the kids this morning that we are the safest place for each other. No matter what we go through, do or feel that us 5 are the ones that love each other the very most.

Confessing to each other. Loving each other is a command and WE WILL!!!

Devin - Romans 12:17-19

Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord. (Romans 12:17-19 NIV)

Devin said it is like turning the other cheek. God is telling us to do our very best to keep peace with everyone. Do not stir up dissension or cause problems among others. Sometimes it's hard if the other person won't live at peace, but at least do your part.

God knows what is right and he will honor you for making the right choices. So don't fight for your right to be right! Live at peace!

Amen Devin Wessel!!

Tim - Matthew 10:39

Whoever finds their life will lose it, and whoever loses their life for my sake will find it. (Matthew 10:39 NIV)

Very truly I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds. Anyone who loves their life will lose it, while anyone who hates their life in this world will keep it for eternal life. (John 12:24, 25 NIV)

Jesus makes a serious statement here. Chose to die with me, chose to "hate" your life in comparison . Take up your cross - die to yourself.

Finish the race (acts 20:24)! It does not matter what happens to me if I can just live for the glory of God till the end !!

Living for eternal matters is tough when we live now within this life. It's a call - Giving up our pride, rights, all the things of this world .....give it all up for him. Surrender!!!