“To keep Satan from getting the advantage over us; for we are not ignorant of his wiles and intentions” (2 Cor. 2:11).
We must be alert and watchful for Satan’s tactics. One of his prime targets today is the family. He is very busy trying to bring to pass divorce, marital problems, sibling rivalry, division between parents and children, and family strife.
A strong, godly family that walks in love is a major threat to the enemy. God’s plan is agreement, harmony, and unity – a family joined together as one whose purpose is to do the will of the Father. Mercy needs to be abundant in our homes. Minor issues should be overlooked.
Allow Jesus to be the head of every area of your home. Have some rules that get everybody involved in keeping the home a place of peace. Here are some tips on peaceful living:
1. Speak in voice tones that bring peace. Avoid being harsh.
2. Build each other; don’t tear down. Be positive.
3. Work together to keep order.
4. Have fun together on a regular basis. Laugh – it is like medicine.
5. Be merciful, freely forgiving because God has freely forgiven each of you.
6. Be slow to anger, slow to speak, and quick to hear.
7. Be slow to take offense.
8. Judge not.
9. Arrange your schedule so you don’t have to hurry all the time.
10. Don’t worry.
Pray this: “Father, we desire to have a godly home. Therefore, we allow You to be Lord in every area of our lives. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
(Tulsa: Harrison House, 1998) All rights reserved. Used by permission.
Joyce Meyer is one of the world's leading practical Bible teachers. A New York Times bestselling author, her books have helped millions of people find hope and restoration through Jesus Christ. Through Joyce Meyer Ministries, she teaches on a number of topics with a particular focus on the mind, mouth, moods and attitudes. Her candid communication style allows her to share openly and practically about her experiences so others can apply what she has learned to their lives.
Joyce hosts a TV and radio show, Enjoying Everyday Life, which broadcasts worldwide to a potential audience of 4.5 billion people. She has authored 100 books, which have been translated into more than 100 languages. More than 12 million of her books have been distributed free of charge around the world, and each year millions of copies are sold.
Joyce conducts close to a dozen domestic and international conferences every year, teaching people to enjoy their everyday lives. For 30 years, her annual women's conference has attracted more than 200,000 women from all over the world to St. Louis for specifically themed teachings by her and guest speakers.
Through her teachings, God has provided opportunities to meet the needs of the suffering and bring the Gospel in a practical way. Joyce's passion to help hurting people every day is foundational to the vision of Hand of Hope, the missions arm of Joyce Meyer Ministries. These outreaches around the globe include feeding programs, medical care, homes for orphans, and programs combatting human trafficking. In her hometown of St. Louis, Joyce and Dave, her husband, founded the St. Louis Dream Center (SLDC) in 2000. The SLDC serves the inner city through hands-on programs targeted at reaching the lost and hurting with the love of Christ.
Over the years, God has provided Joyce with many opportunities to share her testimony and the life-changing message of the Gospel. Having suffered sexual abuse throughout her childhood, as well as just dealing with the struggles of everyday life, Joyce discovered the freedom to live victoriously by applying God's Word to her life and in turn desires to help others do the same.
Joyce is and continues to be an incredible testimony of the dynamic, redeeming work of Jesus Christ.