Greetings Prayer Warriors,
The end of the work week is a great time to decompress, relax, and diffuse all that tension that can inadvertently launch out in daggers or flames to a family member. “Work week” stress also encompasses everyone from the stay at home mom who never stops, to the hard-driving student, to the handyperson around the house that is endlessly fixing what is in need of repair. When one is tired and drained, they are not at their best, and if they don’t have custody of their speech and emotions, much damage can be done. What appears as road rage on the highway can have its own version at home!
Refrain from anger; abandon wrath; do not be provoked; it brings only harm. Those who do evil will be cut off, but those who wait for the LORD will inherit the earth. Psalm 37:8-9
Perhaps it’s time to pray for more peace to enter into families, which begins with each individual. Help facilitate this by turning off the television (a huge source of triggering news), then all the electronics, even if just for an evening. Gather, pray, have a game night, read, or engage in any fun activity and allow the Prince of Peace a space to enter into your family. Peace will be followed by joy, and then a new blossoming of love. See how your heart will be transformed!
As face mirrors face in water, so the heart reflects the person.
Proverbs 27:19
God created families to be the source of your peace and happiness. Is it any wonder Satan wants to break them down? Distract you with electronics? Divert you from human connection? Immerse you in endless work?
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the holy Spirit. Romans 15:13
Lord, flood us with your grace! Help us to gaze upon you, contemplating your goodness, mercy, and unfathomable love for each one of us. May you become our favorite diversion and distraction, as we immerse ourselves in You!
Peace, Joy, and Love,
Janet
The first step always begins with prayer. Pass it on!
