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August
1, 2006
"Stopping Summer Grumbling"
Glynnis Whitwer
Senior Editor - "P31 Woman Magazine," Proverbs 31 Speaker Team Member
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Reflection
Points:
Read Philippians 2:14-16.
Why does complaining and arguing make us "impure"?
What do we teach children when we allow them to complain about being bored?
What positive qualities do we teach children when we encourage them to use their minds and abilities to have fun?
Read 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (below). When the summer grumbles threaten to bring dark clouds over your home, what practical ways can you apply this verse to your life?
Power
Verses:
John 6:43, "'Stop grumbling among yourselves,' Jesus answered." (NIV)
Colossians 3:15 "Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful." (NIV)
Hebrews 12:28-29, "Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, for our 'God is a consuming fire.'" (NIV)
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, "Be joyful always, pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." (NIV)
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