by Elizabeth George May 23, 2019
The Memorial Day weekend often heralds the beginning of summer. And most importantly for most students, it begins the countdown to summer vacation from school!
If we are not intentional with our time, our summer schedules can overflow and become hectic. Our family members will shoot around like fireworks in every direction for sports, summer camps, fun outings, or college prep. Before we know it, the summer has gotten away from us!
Pause now before the next few months and pencil in times each week to slow down with your family. This will ensure that you are purposeful to connect and to reflect together. You can do this whether you stay at home or plan a vacation. Give everyone plenty of notice, especially if teens are involved.
When these times come around ...
Thank God profusely for these good times. Cherish them in your heart-of-hearts. Enjoy them to the hilt. Recalling them will turn your heart into a fountain of joy…which, in turn, will refresh your days and your commitment to God’s job assignment to you to “train up” your children for Him.
At the end of the summer ...
Time keeps on ticking, and seasons seem to go by in an instant! Be purposeful to pause and develop the relationships that will last a lifetime!
RESPOND
Lord, You’ve given me a wonderful family. I delight in being with these people You’ve given me to cherish…and I especially delight in You. Amen.
A Dad After God’s Own Heart by Jim George—In this fresh rerelease, learn the basics for how to be a good dad with your kids!
A Mom After God’s Own Heart—This updated version of Elizabeth’s classic will encourage you as you meet your children's daily needs, influence their lives, and guide their hearts.
REFLECT
In what ways are you purposeful to create space for your family to be together in meaningful ways?
REMEMBER
Time keeps on ticking, and seasons seem to go by in an instant!
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Jim and Elizabeth George are bestselling authors and national speakers dedicated to helping people live a life after God’s own heart. Together, they have written over 150 books with more than 14 million copies sold around the world. For over 35 years, the teachings and steadfast example of Elizabeth and Jim have helped countless men and women:
Jim and Elizabeth George are bestselling authors and national speakers dedicated to helping people live a life after God’s own heart. Together, they have written over 150 books with more than 14 million copies sold around the world. For over 35 years, the teachings and steadfast example of Elizabeth and Jim have helped countless men and women:
by Elizabeth George January 31, 2023
I know from personal experience that living a life of prayer is not easy. Our lives are filled with a multitude of activities that tend to crowd out time for prayer. How many times have you been guilty of telling someone that you would pray for them? Your heart genuinely yearned to be a part of bringing their need before the throne of God. And then what happened? I’m sure that, if you’re like me, more times than you would like to admit, you forgot about the promise to pray before you rounded the corner of the church building! Why? Because you didn’t write the request down.
by Elizabeth George January 24, 2023 1 Comment
Paul knew the importance of strategic prayer in his own life and the lives of others. And he knew what to pray for. His prayers focused on spiritual issues. He knew that if those he was praying for were spiritually mature, they could handle anything.
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