Men's Fellowship March 2011

Kingdom Life Men’s Fellowship

March 2011

Rock Solid Faith

Matthew 7:24-27 

Blessings To You And I Hope You Are Walking in The Power of A Fresh Start.

 The Bible Says:

Genesis 2:1-5 (King James Version)

 ¹Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them.
 ²And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made.
 ³And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made.
 ⁴These are the generations of the heavens and of the earth when they were created, in the day that the LORD God made the earth and the heavens,
 ⁵And every plant of the field before it was in the earth, and every herb of the field before it grew: for the LORD God had not caused it to rain upon the earth, and there was not a man to till the ground.

Just think men have always been a part of Gods plan and on God's mind. From the very beginning the scripture says that God held back the rain until he got the men in place. That says a lot to all of us about the importance of men and today take some time to pray for the men that you are connected to.

Remember that when the men are in place the heavens will open and the spiritual showers will flow.

Here Is A Recap Of Our Mens Gathering :

Men Being Positioned For The Kingdom:

MEN SEEKING GOD

MEN IN FELLOWSHIP WITH OTHER MEN

STUDY INFORMATION FOR MEN FROM LAST NIGHTS MENS SESSION

Men must wake up and walk in their God given assignment.

Matthew 13:25-28 (KJV)

But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way. [26] But when the blade was sprung up, and brought forth fruit, then appeared the tares also. [27] So the servants of the householder came and said unto him, Sir, didst not thou sow good seed in thy field? from whence then hath it tares? [28] He said unto them, An enemy hath done this. The servants said unto him, Wilt thou then that we go and gather them up?

Matthew 13:24 (MSG)

He told another story. "God's kingdom is like a farmer who planted good seed in his field. That night, while his hired men were asleep, his enemy sowed thistles all through the wheat and slipped away before dawn. When the first green shoots appeared and the grain began to form, the thistles showed up, too.

UNDERSTANDING INTEGRITY

integrity means 1) an unimpaired condition, i.e., soundness, wholeness 2) firm adherence to a code of moral values, i.e., incorruptible, honor, 3) the quality or state of being complete or undivided, i.e., completeness. Synonyms of integrity are honesty and unity.

What does the Bible have to say about integrity?

1. Integrity means treating people fairly and honestly. (Leviticus 19:35-36, Deut 25:15, Proverbs 16:11-13)
2. Integrity is giving your word and keeping it. (Exodus 8:28-32)
3. Integrity will protect you. In Psalm 25, David prays that integrity and uprightness will protect him. How can it? (Psalm 25:21, Proverbs 2:7-8, 10:9, 11:3, 13:6)
4. Integrity is more valuable than riches. (Proverbs 28:6)
5. The Lord will test and judge your integrity. (1 Chronicles 29:17, Psalm 7:8)
6. The Lord hates lies and lack of integrity. (Zechariah 8:16-17)
7. It may be difficult to maintain your integrity. (Job 2:3, 2:9, Proverbs 29:10)
8. Your character can be corrupted by bad company. (1 Corinthians 15:33)
9. Integrity will be rewarded. (1 Kings 9:4-5, Nehemiah 7:2, Psalm 41:11-12)
10. Your integrity should set an example. (Titus 2:7)

9 Things That Men Should Do For Each Other

The Bible tells us to:

·  Love each other. (John 15:17)

·  Serve one another in love. (Galatians 5:13)

·  Be kind and compassionate to one another. (Ephesians 4:32)

·  Carry each other's burdens. (Galations 6:2)

·  Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other. (James 5:16)

·  Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. (Romans 12:10)

·  Accept one another. (Romans 15:7)

·  Encourage one another and build each other up. (1 Thessalonians 5:11)

·  Spur one another on toward love and good deeds. (Hebrews 10:24)

 How To Pray For Your Spouse - Remember You Are The Spiritual Leader Of The Home

Remember If You Sleep Spiritually What Will Happen:

Matthew 13:25-28 (KJV)

How to pray for your wife:

1.    Assure Her Of Your Unconditional Love For Her. I Cor. 13

2.      Going home tonight to bless your wife and cover her.

3.      Let her know you will be taking your role as spiritual leader and foundation of the family.

4.      Let her know that as of today you are committing to a lifestyle of prayer for her.

5.      Assure her that you will expand her world and help her to reach her potential.

6.      By Surprise – Place your hands on her and start praying for her.

Begin To Pray And Speak Over Her:

Heavenly Father, help me to love my wife, __________ sacrificially, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself for her:
Thank you for giving me someone to share my life with and who loves me. Lord I pray that you would equip me to be the man of God that she needs, and please forgive me if I have hurt her in anyway.
— May I never be harsh toward her but instead honor and cherish her.
— May I always remember that I am not independent of her.
— Help me to understand and fulfill her needs.
— Inspire me to draw on her wisdom and strength.
— Lead me to treat her with tenderness and humility.
— Let me display an unselfish spirit at all times.
Faithful Father, strengthen _______ and bless her daily with the joy of Your presence. I pray that the Holy Spirit would fill her life and meet her most inner most needs. Let you word surround her and fill ______ with joy unspeakable.
— Keep her safe by surrounding her with Your hedge of protection.
— Keep her clothed in Your armor and prepare her for each day’s battle.
— Give her the wisdom to perform on her job and be a witness for You.
Lord, I thank You so much for all that my wife does for me, and our family. Thank You for blessing me with such a wonderful companion, helpmate, and best friend.
In the name of Your Son, and our Savior, Jesus Christ, Amen.

Praying For Your Children

"Then He commanded our parents to teach it to their children – So the next generation would know, and all the generations to come – Know the truth and tell the stories so their children can trust in God." (Psalm 78 Msg.)

"And now a word to you fathers. Don’t make your children angry by the way you treat them. Rather, bring them up with the discipline and instruction approved by the Lord." (Eph. 6:4)

"He will turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers ..." (Malachi 4:6)

By engaging for our children, we can break generational wounds and scars. We must call out our children for the battles ahead and usher them through their “rights of passage.” It is important for children to hear from their fathers how much they are believed in and how important they are to the mission of God.

How to pray for your children

For a daughter:

“Lord, we ask for purity in her life and that of her husband. We ask for protection over their innocence and purity; protect them from others and wrong choices, call them to a higher standard. We ask for wisdom and discernment in teaching and preparing her for a life of purity and modesty. I also ask that you grant her husband’s parents wisdom as they raise a man of integrity.”

For a son:

“Lord, we pray against pornography and lust and its evil effects on his life both as a child and as an adult. Give us wisdom in teaching him to respect girls and women. Put a calling of purity upon his life that he will never use, abuse, or take advantage of girls or women. We ask for wisdom and discernment in teaching and preparing him for a life of purity.”

I pray blessing and biblical qualities for my children. The Bible has a lot to say about how we speak and the power of the tongue to do damage, but also to bring healing. “The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit” (Proverbs 18:21).

“Father we thank You for (insert your daughter’s name here), You have heaped us with bounty and we praise You for entrusting us with her. She is fearfully and wonderfully made. You chose her for us and we thank You for the gift she is to us. We bless her and ask that You fill her with “Whatever things are true, noble, just, pure, lovely, of good report, having virtue, or anything praiseworthy, let her think on these things.””

I pray for wisdom as a parent regarding specific issues for this child. The Bible says whoever lacks wisdom should ask…so I ask a lot! “If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him” (James 1:5).

“Lord, grant us wisdom. We ask that you would impress upon him that lying is wrong. Help us to train him to be a man of integrity and honesty starting now. We ask that you would raise him up to be an upright man; one who is pro-active for what is right. May he not be passive, but aggressive for truth and what is honourable.”