by Torrie Oglesby | Aug 27, 2015 | Family + Relationships
We as wives have a personal responsibility for praying for our husbands. I mean, think about it, if you don’t pray for him fervently, then who will? I have found in my personal journey with my marriage that praying for my husband often stops me from nagging him and the fruit of praying for your husband goes beyond the physical world and into the spiritual world. There is a spiritual war going on all around us and the only thing that fights it is our faithful and fervent prayers. The devil is at work, fighting to get into our hearts and heads and the first place he goes to attack is the head of the home.
The Bible urges us in 1 peter 5:8, Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. We need to be alert and sober minded not only for us, not only for our children but for our husbands too. Physically, we can’t fight anything for our husbands but spiritually, we are prayer warriors, faithfully and fervently praying against every spirit that tries to attach itself to our husbands.
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.
Ephesians 6:12-13
It’s important to know that when your husband seems to be going through something, acting a certain way, or struggling with something that it’s not him that you need to be angry with, rather a spiritual force that is attacking him. We need to put on the full armor of God so that we can stand our ground and fight back. Don’t get angry at your husband, that’s what the enemy wants, you two divided and angry. Instead, focus your energy on praying against the enemy and get angry at him by praying fervently to our God. If you cover your husband with the blood of Jesus and His promises and words the enemy has to flee.
Our husbands are mighty and strong but that doesn’t mean they don’t need our prayers. Commit yourself to praying for your husband daily. I challenge you ask the Holy Spirit for wisdom and insight on what exactly he is struggling with right now and watch the power of God move through him. Write your prayers down and be amazed at how God answers them. Pray for your man and watch it transform him and even you!
With love and big smiles,
torrie
by Torrie Oglesby | Aug 27, 2015 | Family + Relationships
Recently I’ve been extremely dedicated to praying for my children fervently and constantly. We have a real enemy out there and if we aren’t covering our children in the blood of Jesus every day, before they start their days, then we are forgetting the most important part of being a parent, which is building up strong souls that will live for and love Jesus Christ. As much as we take care of our kids’ physical needs we need to submit their physical and spiritual needs to God and trust that he will provide, protect and guide our children during their journeys. Here’s a prayer I stumbled upon that I would love to share with you guys. I’m enjoying this prayer so much and I hope it blesses you and your children!
*Disclaimer: I did not make this prayer up, this prayer came from Jennifer Flanders at www.lovinglifeathome.com
by Torrie Oglesby | Aug 27, 2015 | Learn + Grow
Have you ever heard the quote, we are what we repeatedly do, excellence, then, is not an act but a habit?” One thing that all successful people have in common is that they have developed habits that they are diligent to do every day in order to slowly reach success. Let’s say you want to start a business, well you don’t start a business by just one day deciding to and then working on it when you feel like it. No, you start a business by forming small habits that you do every day that will eventually get you to the big picture of owning your own business.
So many people get discouraged when they see what they want but can’t map out the way to get there. Instead of feeling hopeful all they see is a long and dark road and become doubtful. There are ways to turn your cannot’s into can to’s it just takes effort, patience and focus. Here’s some habits that you can start today to help you with your future dreams and goals that may seem too big, but are actually small if you cut them up into daily habits.
- Write it down
Write your BIG goals down and then every day also write your daily goals down. When you write it, you see it and when you see it, you start to believe it.
- Budget your time
You need to treat your time like your money and not waste it. Every day make sure you budget out your time. You need time to focus on your goals, time to have fun, time to feed your spirit and time to rest. BUDGET it.
- Map it out
From the first step of the journey to the last step of the journey, vividly map it out. This is going to give you a picture of what you need to do to get from point A to point B.
Above all, be hopeful and enthusiastic about your goals and dreams. There are plenty of resources out there to help you when you feel overwhelmed! You CAN do it so stop making excuses and get to it.
With love and big smiles,
Torrie
by Torrie Oglesby | Aug 27, 2015 | Learn + Grow
Prayer is so vital for our spiritual survival. The way we workout our bodies to make them strong and capable is the same way we need to pray. Prayer is our spiritual weapon and spiritual strength. There’s no wrong way or right way to talk to our heavenly Father but sometimes in this rushed and demanding life we say little prayers here and there and forget about them during the day. I think one way to be mindful of your conversation with God is to write it out in a journal that is dedicated just towards you and your personal conversation–prayers–with The Lord.
The Bible tells us in 1 Thessalonians to pray without ceasing and Jesus illustrates to us how important prayer is all throughout the Gospels. Jesus lived a life dedicated to constant communication with God and not just quick prayers in our desperate need but in thorough prayers through out every day. HE was constantly praying and listening to what God wanted from him. Our lives need to be as dedicated to prayer more than it’s dedicated to taking care of the kids, cleaning the house, preparing for work and enjoying our hobbies. Prayer needs to be first. It needs to be our first action and not our last resort and it should be thoughtful and constant not finicky and shallow.
I’ve been journaling my prayers for a week now thanks to a conversation with a friend who wrote out her prayers and was amazed when she went back and read them and saw all that God had brought her through. She also raved about how amazing it was to see him answer every tiny detail in just the way she asked. Writing out your prayers makes you more aware of how often God truly is listening and answering your hearts desires and needs therefore making you more thankful for Him and more aware of just how mighty our God is.
Join me, as I commit myself to journaling my prayers daily and having an open conversation with our creator every day. Not just in my need, not just in desperate seasons but in everything, constantly praising, thanking and praying to Him. I look forward to looking back on my prayers and seeing how amazing God is and how faithful he is when we bring everything to him like His word tells us.
“Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your request be made known to God.”
Philippians 4:6 King James Version
With love and big smiles,
torrie
by Torrie Oglesby | Aug 18, 2015 | Learn + Grow
Dear 20 something soul,
Something #3
MAKE TIME FOR LAUGHTER…OFTEN!
You know those laughs that grow in your belly, explode from your mouth and tickles you for moments on end? They usually are from remembering something funny with a friend or laughing at something hysterical that you might have just seen or that a love one just did or said. They make you laugh so hard that your cheeks start burning because the muscles in them can’t stop dancing on top of your face. Afterwards you feel like you’ve ran a marathon due to how euphoric you feel. Well, make more time for them 20 something soul!
Laughter is said to be the best medicine and did you know that there’s actually science behind that clever saying? Laughter is said to, relax your body, boosts the immune system, triggers and releases endorphins, and protects the heart by improving the functioning of blood vessels and blood flow. (www.helpguide.org)
The other weekend my best friend since kindergarten had a really bad week and I wasn’t having the best one either. My kids were at their grandmothers and my husband was at work so she came over and we had a fun girl’s night in filled with baking, dancing, making videos, and laughing so hard that I literally peed my pants. We both felt so alive and happy afterwards and our 20 something cares fell by the wayside. Life is too short to not laugh as much as possible! Laugh more and make it one of those belly burning, cheeks dancing, peeing your pants kind of laugh!
Till next time,
20 something soul
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