Still Praying - Day 14 & 15 (edited)

I fell behind in posting the prayers for husbands - but assuredly, not in praying for my husband!

By the way, have you seen FIREPROOF yet? That marriage movie with Kirk Cameron that the whole American, Christian world seems to be buzzing about? Well, we finally watched it tonight. Overall, it was very good, in my opinion. I was impressed. Some of the acting was a little forced - but they were blessed to get Kirk for the lead! He carried the movie. There were some cute, funny, touching scenes that helped (tomato juice - ha! and those neighbors - oh my!!).

Where I told my husband to take particular note was the scene where the wife in the movie (Katherine? Catherine?) was sick in bed. Caleb comes back and brings her some food --- and here's the best, smartest part: from Chick-Fil-A!!! That is just absolutely THE BEST "fast food" there is out there (IMO). The nearest Chick-Fil-A from me right now is 80 miles away at the mall in Springfield. It's been tough, but it's also saved us a lot of money. :) When we drive "home" to Tennessee, I try to time my trip so we can stop at a Chick-Fil-A in Nashville...yes, it is THAT worth it! The way to my heart may partially be through Chick-Fil-A chicken nuggets & waffle fries.

We found the plot was a little predictable; however, I was very impressed by the scene in the middle of the movie where "Caleb's" father leads him to the Lord. He asks Caleb something to the effect of how a person would feel if they loved someone (ie a spouse) and that someone rejected them over & over & over....and then he stands by the Cross. The message is clear: that is what happens to Jesus over & over & over too - and yet He still loves:

"Tell of the years of His labor,

Tell of the sorrow He bore -

He was despised and afflicted,

Homeless, REJECTED, and poor.

Tell me the story of Jesus,

Write on my heart every word;

Tell me the story most precious,

Sweetest that ever was heard.

Love in that story so tender,

Clearer than ever I see:

Stay, let me weep while you whisper,

Love paid the ransom for me!"

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Day 15

Pray that your husband will choose his friends wisely. Pray that God will bring him men who will encourage his accountability before God, and will not lead him into sin. (Prov. 13:20; Prov. 27:17)

Day 14

Pray that your husband will speak words that build you and your family, and reflect a heart of love. Pray that he will be careful in the use of his language. (Prov. 18:21; Eph. 4:29)