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Faith, Family, Friends and Football, part 2 of 3

Earlier in this article some couples and families were mentioned whom I consider to be winners. They have overcome the temptation of this world to quit. God has used them to influence others to stand for Him in spirit and truth. Here are some lessons I have learned from them that have helped me to follow my husband, keep our family focused on doing God’s will, and enjoy an abundant life together too.

1. Do not neglect time spent with God in Bible reading and prayer.

I have discovered through Bible reading that God cares very much about our struggles as women, wives, and mothers. He heard Hannah’s prayer and gave her a son. He cared about Hagar (a forsaken wife and mother) and Ishmael (her son), and tenderly cared for them when Sarah cast them out into the desert. He provided for widows and took notice of their sacrifices. He healed children. He gave hope and another chance to Rahab the harlot. He tells us to cast our cares on Him for He cares for us. When you discover that God is really for you, the only direction you will be going is forward for Him!

Prayer is an opportunity to lift up our family, church, and country before Him, and need I say, each is in dire need of His divine help today. Prayer will also give you a vision for God and that vision will help you to stay on track.

2. Have Bible time and prayer as a family.

This time is so worth the effort. Our children are young adults now (with the exception of our youngest) but from the time they were infants we have prayed and read our Bibles together, and it has helped us to care for each other all the more. It also kept us focused on doing God’s will, and reminded us to care about others outside of our home.

3. Get involved in your local Bible believing church.

Hebrews 10:24-25 exhorts us “to consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manners of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.” By: Barbara Grande