The CDC has carefully tracked marriage and divorce for years. The surprising news is marriage fell so fast in 2020. No wedding plans due to lock down. The divorce rate for 2020, 21 and 22 has fallen about ten percent. And yet, marriage counselors say the mention of divorce as an option is about 30 percent more. Surprising news, good news, odd news.
Proverbs 17:14
The beginning of strife is like letting out water, so quit before the quarrel breaks
I would wish this was a Christian marriage story, This is the True Story of my neighbor's Hindu Arranged Marriage:
They met at age 25 at the arranged wedding altar. Neither looked pleased. After the festivities were over, the groom asked the bride if she loved another. She said she did. He said I did as well. The groom said I have an idea that will either fix this or fix us. He said taking of virginity is unpleasant. And he had no desire to take something like that unless willingly given. He said I will be your brother and your best, best friend for the next two years. I will listen and fix whatever problem life brings you with complete loyalty and care for two years.
By then, I will be 27 years old. At that time, I will be educated very well and can earn enough money to divorce you and you can tell your parents later I beat you. She agreed.
And for two months the groom had to remind his bride not to tell her troubles to her mother-in-law, but her groom. Eventually, she told him and she said she was so surprised - he cared. And fixed. And helped. He had to remind his bride a few times that she was not so caring of his troubles.
They worked out how to help her support him correctly. And they had a second anniversary. The bride was taken to dinner and the groom was nervous. She asked him why. He said today we agree what will happen to us. She said she had forgotten. He wasn't especially pleased to hear that. And he said are we divorcing, or we will be married? And SHE SAID ARE YOU NUTS, WE ARE MARRIED. And he said - we are not really. And she said, well, I wondered when you'd get around to that.
On their 50th Anniversary, where a massive party gathered - the participants agreed - this was one of the Happiest Marriages they had ever seen. And the Groom spoke, he said, "This has been the happiest 48 years of my life!" And the wife said, "I've been happy for 50 Years!" The groom glared. The wife laughed. And their son said, "If only the world could experience that kind of marriage!"
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Celia Rodríguez Ruiz. Clinical health psychologist. Specialist in pedagogy and child and youth psychology. Director of Education and Learn. Author of the collection Stimulate Reading and Writing Processes.
Stressful times, emotions on the surface
The expectation for gifts, the experience of Christmas symbols, family dinners and meals, the kisses and hugs of family, friends and loved ones, the parade of kings ... are the many events that can generate intense emotions at Christmas. The most common are these:
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Even when Angels of God appear, people God loves have doubts. Act badly. Zechariah didn't show up to greet Mary. He isn't even recorded. When Zechariah finally connects all that has happened to him, Mary isn't there. Human growth isn't necessarily seen. It's doubtful they wrote each other off as they experienced their Christmas. Hope for each other.
1. Joy and illusion for the reunion with the family, for the motions, etc.
Herod was playing Joy and Illusion. This didn't go well for his family and his mind. Or those around him. The Old Testament records what we wouldn't today want to sing from the rooftops. Yet, the Message of Christmas and the Old Testament is a "Come as you are Prayer Life." If we can't be honest with God who we are, we are truly stuck and frozen. Unable to grow into His Light. God knew Aaron would come in as a Holy Priest and make a mess. God knew this of Abraham and the Disciples of Jesus.
2. Sadness due to absences, When a family member can no longer be with us, the children also experience sadness.
Jesus knew sadness when John the Baptist died, even if they had some words as John the Baptist faced death. The feeding of the Multitudes and Jesus going to pray was probably Jesus giving John the Baptist a Memorial Service. That same part of Scriptures has Jesus raising Peter out of his doubts and the water. Ministry, Two By Two. Share the Ministry.
3. Angered at the break with routines and needs for the routines of children, they get used to doing what they want and when we set limits they get angry. The anger usually contrasts with the positive and idyllic emotions of the moment.
When Jesus and His Brothers got into a, "You think so much of yourself", "If you are so famous go out and be famous, go on" fight or disagreement, this was during one of the High Holy Days of Jesus' Life. Jesus didn't egg them one, but Jesus didn't meet the jab by having His Mouth open and His head say mere words. Jesus gave them the long loose lead rope of you go on.
Proverbs 17:14
The beginning of strife is like letting out water,
so quit before the quarrel breaks out
4. Frustration, when your expectations are not met. Sometimes, we expect many things and do not have what they want or what we want.
Jesus experienced this when the 72 Disciples Left regarding Communion. And Jesus displayed the need to know what Peter would say. Peter had a rare moment when Peter could see the importance of Jesus and could offer support.
5. Jealousy. With other family members and other children of the family appear, sometimes the children may feel jealous because of the attention received by the other children.
Judas is Jealous. Proverbs 27:4 Wrath is cruel, anger is overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy?
6. Apathy, sadness, and discouragement at the endless news and changes while trying to resume the daily routine.
Jesus was seen going across the Sea of Galilee, quite visibly doing His Father' work. A life of Prayer. Diligence, even in the Life Jesus called Joy, was His example. Depression and aging take away the desire to fight to be in Life. Self-control is a gift of His Holy Spirit. To see yourself as ready and prepared, is a Comfort and Teaching of the Holy Spirit.
The emotional contrast characteristic of other times.
Emotions are something natural that emerges in people, both positive and negative. It is normal to experience emotions and all of them fulfill their function. But in the diverse season there is a curious process that affects adults as well as children.
Romans 14:1-23
As for the one who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not to quarrel over opinions. One person believes he may eat anything, while the weak person eats only vegetables. Let not the one who eats despise the one who abstains, and let not the one who abstains pass judgment on the one who eats, for God has welcomed him.
Who are you to pass judgment on the servant of another? It is before his own master that he stands or falls. And he will be upheld, for the Lord is able to make him stand. One person esteems one day as better than another, while another esteems all days alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind.
Proverbs 17:14
The beginning of strife is like letting out water,
so quit before the quarrel breaks
We have very intense emotions and there is often a great emotional contrast and a rollercoaster ride, which can leave us emotionally exhausted.
Jesus knew about stress. He fished. He prayed, He rested. Jesus spoke the truth and was merciful. God calls the Holy Spirit Comfort, Comforter and Teacher.
Negative emotions, are amplified, before the obligation to feel especially good in an idyllic time.
Tips to manage emotions
1. Try to keep your routines. Even if you do different and special things and even if we have celebrations, it is important to maintain certain routines as much as possible. By removing the indicated days or the day that we have a scheduled activity or celebration, we keep (more or less) the schedules of going to bed, meals, etc.
2. Express your emotions and help them express theirs. Emotions are something natural and are part of people. It is good to express them and to name what happens to us inside.
3. Look for activities that help everyone to disconnect and relax like outdoor walks, readings, watch a movie.
4. Remember with joy those who are gone and appreciate who is with us, and help your children remember them like that.
Children of God in Jesus Christ.
5. Pay attention to your jealousy. When there are several children at home, we should try to avoid attitudes on our part that feed jealousy and dedicate time and space to each child. In the case that jealousy appears, sometimes it is inevitable, we will treat it naturally, we will avoid forcing them to repress them.
6. Be patient with everyone these days and do not skimp on signs of affection.
Celia Rodríguez Ruiz. Clinical health psychologist. Specialist in pedagogy and child and youth psychology. Director of Education and Learn. Author of the collection Stimulate Reading and Writing Processes.
Jacob was given all the spotted, any spot, Lambs.
The same can be said of Jesus!
By You all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible,
Jesus brings many sons to glory.
For Jesus is come to our Father's glory with His angels,
and He will reward each person according to what he has done.
Today:
We are remembering Good Prayer Blessed to God.
Like Hebrews 11. For 20 years, we have seen Wayne donate 40 hours a week to Church Office, difficult and demanding work for Volunteer Time. Wayne's Gracious Gift. We have seen Dee run Altar Guild. Bible Study and Daughter's of the Cross. We have seen Dee study St. Stephen's Ministry, work Pro-Life and take Amazing Father Francis and Judith MacNutt Prayer Ministry Class. And in this Ministry Class we prayed and found our group alone prayed for a 2nd time mouth cancer patient, who graciously accepted prayer for the first time and arrived at surgery to find no oral cancer. Healed. Completely. We prayed for an 89-year-old Priest to stay forever in bed dying of heart failure, who got up and began to go 2 miles a day in exercise and make trips to Texas and the grocery store. We prayed Hurricane Ike wouldn't crush our houses with trees and found this last summer, our answered prayers held as I lost a Magnolia without damage and Dee lost her two huge Oaks without damage. Hurricane Ike saw a tornado in our backyard, trees flung East, South and West and didn't damage our home. Our friend lost the stairs to her home's garage apartment and no damage to their home.
We prayed over knitted blankets and heard the comfort and healing the hospital patients found in the Lord Jesus and in our group's prayers. We prayed for Elliott to live and Elliott found remission, we prayed for total healing. Jesus heard us pray twice for financial restitution and found this 3 times. We prayed for Wayne to survive a botched pacemaker and he did. Jesus heard us pray for Wayne to survive his trauma for the hip operation and Wayne did well. Jesus heard us pray for Wayne's sudden bleeding eye and Jesus healed Wayne. Dee had a no big deal nose skin cancer and literally had half of her nose shaved off two summers ago like a skeleton. Dee's next two surgeries Jesus heard us all pray again
and Jesus restored Dee's nose to a hundred percent of normal.
We pray for Dee who had a fall and went to the hospital
to recover all her good health.
Jesus has been hearing us pray in Amazing and Wondrous Ways.
We ask Jesus today for those suffering,
who need His Help. His Love and Mercy.
Lord Jesus please heal, love, forgive, and heal them all
in Your Love and Mercy. Amen.
“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among
those with whom He is pleased!”
Father God, help us to do the Good Works You have prepared us to walk in.
For the ones we Love and the People You have given us.
For our Churches, places of work, our states and Nation.
The People who are Your Beloved, to ALL
cover them with Your Name in strength and mercy.
We live abundantly on the Word of God, You have provided.
We Pray for the Republic.
We the People all have Family and Loved Ones
we have fought and lived and died
for our Freedoms.
One Nation Under God
with
Liberty and Justice for All.
We pray for Truth.
Knowing in the Truth is where Peace and Integrity
with Love and Courtesy Dwell.
Jesus, please dwell in us.
Jesus, please dwell in those we Love.
Favor our Nation, dwell in us. Please.
We ask to know to seek You first in all aspects of Life.
Knowing we will see and be more of Heaven on earth.
Proverbs 16:9
The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.
Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord,
plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
Isaiah 40:31
But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary;
they shall walk and not faint.
Abba, Father God,
You have told us to always pray with Hope.
Jesus help us in this Nation to be in Your Word and see more Joy.
Covered in God's Love,
The end of Trouble.
Help this Virus Recovery end quickly, safely
We rest in the Hands of Our Good Father.
In Jesus Christ. Amen.
John 14:19
Because I Live, You Also Will Live.
We ask Your Path encourage us to find You.
Covered in the Love, Mercy
Covered in the Love, Mercy
and Name of Jesus.
Amen.
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