Daily Devotional
Playing The Judge, Part 2
February 19, 2017
Do you ever play the game “Judge, Jury, and Executioner” in your house? Let me give you some phrases that will come into your conversation if you do:
“I told you so.”
“You’re just like your father!”
“You’re just like your mother!”
“You’re always in a bad mood.”
“You just don’t think!”
“It’s your fault.”
“What’s wrong with you?”
“All you ever do is complain!”
“I can’t do anything to please you!”
“Why don’t you ever listen to me?”
“I don’t know why I put up with you.”
“If you don’t like it, you can just leave.”
“That was stupid!”
“All you ever do is think of yourself.”
“You’re such a baby!”
“You think you’re always right!”
You don’t have to say all of these in one conversation, but let me ask you, are any of these statements sneaking their way into your home? If they are, then stop it! That’s right, button up! Don’t let these painful words of accusation disrupt the love that God desires for your home.
James 1:19-20 says, “Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.”
"FOR YOUR GIFT TO THE MINISTRY
Front Porch Moments by Gayle Foster
WITH KEY INSIGHTS FROM HER FATHER, ADRIAN ROGERS
I try to unplug each morning with Jesus with just my rocking chair, my Bible, and a pen.
Having a secret place is very important because I know that Jesus is always there waiting for me. I know where I can find Him! His presence is everywhere, but there are places where it is so thick you can cut it with a knife. You may not even have a front porch, but there is a secret place for you as well. God’s invitations are for anyone who will respond. There is no more important request than the one found in Psalm 27:8: “My heart has heard You say, ‘Come and talk with Me.’ And my heart responds, ‘Lord, I am coming.’”
