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“Consider the birds – do you think they worry about their existence? They don’t plant or reap or store up food, yet your heavenly Father provides them each with food. Aren’t you much more valuable to your Father than they?” Matthew 6:26 TPT

Speiro (spi’-ro) To sow, scatter, seed

“As long as earth exists there will always be seasons of planting and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night” Genesis 8:22 TPT

“The sower sows the word” Mark 4:14 NKJV

“The farmer plants God’s message in people [The sower sows the word].” Mark 4:14 EXB

The concept of sowing and reaping is deeply rooted in biblical wisdom. It emphasizes that our actions have consequences, both positive and negative. Here are some relevant Bible verses on sowing and reaping:

“Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, this he will also reap.” Galatians 6:7 NASB1995

Throughout history, this verse has often been interpreted negatively: "whatever a man sows, that he will also reap." This interpretation suggests that negative outcomes are a direct result of bad behavior, akin to the concept of karma. But stand on this verse for a bountiful harvest.

‘Give, and it will be given to you. They will pour into your lap a good measure—pressed down, shaken together, and running over. For by your standard of measure it will be measured to you in return.”” Luke 6:38 NASB1995

“Here’s my point. A stingy sower will reap a meager harvest, but the one who sows from a generous spirit will reap an abundant harvest.” 2 Corinthians 9:6 TPT

Remember, sowing love, kindness, and forgiveness in relationships can yield a beautiful harvest. Whether it’s in marriage or any other connection, our actions matter

How We Sow (Plant) in Our Marriage:

The Five Love Languages by Dr. Gary Chapman

https://5lovelanuages.com/

What are The 5 Love Languages?

1. Acts of service

2. Receiving Gifts

3. Quality Time

4. Word of Affirmation

5. Physical Touch

Understand this: in a marriage relationship what you invest into the relationship determines what you'll receive from it.

In simpler terms, how often are you investing in your spouse each week?

How often do we pick up the phone and text our partners, "When God created beauty, He spent the entire day crafting you"? Or “you are absolutely beautiful.”

How often do wives text their husbands and say, "When God made men of God, He blessed me with the best man alive"? If these are the seeds we're planting in each other's hearts, then that's exactly what we'll harvest in return.

Tell each other often how grateful you are. And why.

True love always asks, "What can I do for you?" It's selfless. Lust, on the other hand, asks, "What can you do for me?" True love goes to great lengths to benefit the beloved, no matter the cost. If you desire the best from your spouse, you must speak the best into them. Speak into your spouse what you want to see in them.

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“Then God said, “Behold, I have given you every plant yielding seed that is on the surface of all the earth, and every tree which has fruit yielding seed; it shall be food for you;” Genesis 1:29 NASB1995

KJV: “herb bearing seed” “it shall be for meat”

Voice: “food and nourishment”

Eseb (eh’seb) : herb, herbage, grass, green plant

akla (ok-law) food:—consume, devour, eat, food, meat.

“Look at the birds in the sky. They do not store food for winter. They don’t plant gardens. They do not sow or reap—and yet, they are always fed because your heavenly Father feeds them. And you are even more precious to Him than a beautiful bird. If He looks after them, of course He will look after you.” Matthew 6:26 VOICE

“Consider the birds– do you think they worry about their existence? They don’t plant or reap or store up food, yet your heavenly Father provides them each with food. Aren’t you much more valuable to your Father than they?” Matthew 6:26 TPT

“Consider the lilies, how they grow. They neither [wearily] toil nor spin nor weave; yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory (his splendor and magnificence) was not arrayed like one of these.” Luke 12:27 AMPC

“…won’t he provide for you the clothes you need – you of little faith” So then, forsake your worries! Why would you say, ‘What will we eat?’ or ‘What will we drink?’ or ‘What will we wear?’ For that is what the unbelievers chase after. Doesn’t your heavenly Father already know the things your bodies require? So above all, constantly seek God’s kingdom and his righteousness, and all these less important things will be given to you abundantly”. Matthew 6:30-33 TPT

1. There is no “his money” and no “her money”. Although there should be a line in the budget where each of you get fun money.

2. You have to be in agreement in all financial matters (one flesh). If one of your kids asks to go to McDonalds, “go ask your _____” should never be an option.

3. We have to pull together for the common goal as a team.

4. Invest in Financial Peace University

Financial Peace University - Ramsey (ramseysolutions.com)

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“Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.” Genesis 1:26 NKJV

And God blessed them and said to them, Be fruitful, multiply, and fill the earth, and subdue it [using all its vast resources in the service of God and man]; and have dominion over the fish of the sea, the birds of the air, and over every living creature that moves upon the earth. Genesis 1:28 AMPC

“for He taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.” Matthew 7:29 NKJV

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition “as one having power”

Worldwide English (NewTestament “as if he had the right to teach them”

Exousia the power of authority (influence) and of right (privilege)

Vines: it passed to that of "the ability or strength with which one is endued," then to that of the "power of authority," the right to exercise power,

“And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.” Luke 2:52 NKJV

“Then they were all amazed, so that they questioned among themselves, saying, “What is this? What new doctrine is this? For with authority He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey Him.” Mark 1:27 NKJV

“…Do not be afraid; I am the first and the last, and the living One; and I was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore, and I have the keys of death and of Hades.” Revelation 1:18 NASB 1995

“ And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.” Matthew 28:18-20 NKJV

“For if because of one man’s trespass (lapse, offense) death reigned through that one, much more surely will those who receive [God’s] overflowing grace (unmerited favor) and the free gift of righteousness [putting them into right standing with Himself] reign as kings in life through the one Man Jesus Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One).” Romans 5:17 AMPC

“Can two walk together, unless they are agreed?”

“Again I tell you, if two of you on earth agree (harmonize together, make a symphony together) about whatever [anything and everything] they may ask, it will come to pass and be done for them by My Father in heaven.” Matthew 18:19 AMPC

“I also tell you this: If two of you agree here on earth concerning anything you ask, my Father in heaven will do it for you.” Matthew 18:19 NLT

“Though one person may be overpowered by another, two people can resist one opponent. A triple-braided rope is not easily broken.” Ecclesiastes 4:12 GOD’s WORD Translation

“Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.” James 4:7 NKJV



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“Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.” Genesis 1:26 NKJV

1. AMPC – Complete authority
2. EXB – Rule
3. GNT – Have Power Over
4. ISV - be masters over
5. MSG – be responsible for
6. NLT – reign over
7. WYC - be he sovereign
8. TPT - reign

“For if because of one matrespass (lapse, offense) death reigned through that one, much more surely will those who receive [God’s] overflowing grace (unmerited favor) and the free gift of righteousness [putting them into right standing with Himself] reign as kings in life through the one Man Jesus Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One).” Romans 5:17 AMPC

Webster1828:

DOMINION, noun

1. Sovereign or supreme authority; the power of governing and controlling.

The dominion of the Most High is an everlasting dominion Daniel 4:3.

2. Power to direct, control, use and dispose of at pleasure; right of possession and use without being accountable; as the private dominion of individuals.

3. Territory under a government; region; country; district governed, or within the limits of the authority of a prince or state; as the British dominions.

Dominion (Strong’s)

A. to rule, have dominion, dominate, tread down

1. (Qal) to have dominion, rule, subjugate

2. (Hiphil) to cause to dominate

B. To scrape out

1. (Qal) to scrape, scrape out

"And God blessed them and said to them, Be fruitful, multiply, and fill the earth, and subdue it [using all its vast resources in the service of God and man]; and have dominion over the fish of the sea, the birds of the air, and over every living creature that moves upon the earth. Genesis 1:28 AMPC

1. AMP - subjugate it [putting it under your power]; and rule over (dominate)
2. CEV - bring it under your control. Rule over
3. MSG - Take charge! Be responsible for
4. The Voice - I make you trustees of My estate, so care for My creation and rule over

Parable of the Talents: Mattew 25:14-30

Reminder of Adam’s responsibilities: protect, keep, watch

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Then God said, “Let us make human beings in our image and likeness. And let them ·rule [T have dominion] over the fish in the sea and the birds in the ·sky [heavens], over the tame animals [beasts;livestock], over all the earth, and over all the small crawling animals on the earth.” Genesis 1:26 EXB

So Elohim created humans in his image. In the image of Elohim he created them. He created them male and female. Genesis 1:27 Names of God Bible

“his masterpiece” - TPT

“God blessed them and said [ to them], “·Have many children and grow in number [Be fruitful and multiply]. ·Fill […and fill] the earth and ·be its master [subdue it]. ·Rule [ Have dominion] over the fish in the sea and over the birds in the ·sky [heavens] and over every living thing that moves on the earth.” Genesis 1:28 EXB

“And God blessed them in his love, saying, “Reproduce and be fruitful! Populate the earth and subdue it! Reign over the fish of the sea, the birds of the air, and every creature that lives on earth.” Genesis 1:28 TPT

“Then God said, “Behold, I have given you every plant yielding seed that is on the surface of all the earth, and every tree which has fruit yielding seed; it shall be food for you;” Genesis 1:29 NASB 1995

“and to every beast of the earth, and to every fowl of the heavens, and to every creeping thing on the earth, in which [is] breath of life, every green herb [is] for food:' and it is so” Genesis 1:30 YLT

Genesis 1:28 (WYC) “And God blessed them, and said, Increase ye, and be ye multiplied, and fill ye the earth,,,”

Increase in number and prosper in all aspects of life. This blessing was not just for Adam & Eve, but for all humanity to come.

“A night thief cometh not, but that he steal, slay, and destroy; and I came, that they have life, and have more plenteously.” John 10:10 (Wycliffe Bible)

“A thief has only one thing in mind—he wants to steal, slaughter, and destroy. But I have come to give you everything in abundance, more than you expect —life in its fullness until you overflow!” John 10:10 TPT

Wycliffe – plenteously

TPT - overflow

Worldwide English – enjoy life to the full

MSG – better life than they ever dreamed of

NASB – abundantly

NLT – rich and satisfying life

AMPC - to the full, till it overflows

With the blessing and favor of God, you can reach a maximum lifestyle

“But you shall [earnestly] remember the Lord your God, for it is He Who gives you power to get wealth, that He may establish His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day.” Deuteronomy 8:18 (AMPC)

“May the Lord give you increase more and more, you and your children. May you be blessed by the Lord, who made heaven and earth.” Psalm 115:14 AMPC

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“Then the LORD God formed man of dust from the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living being.” Genesis 2:7 NASB1995

“Then Yahweh Elohim formed the man from the dust of the earth and blew the breath of life into his nostrils. The man became a living being.” Genesis 2:7 Names of God Bible

‘Yahweh -God scooped up a lump of soil, sculpted a man, and blew into his nostrils the breath of life. The man came alive—a living soul! ' Genesis 2:7 TPT

John 20:22 “Then He breathed on them and said, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit’.” NLT

Soul – mav’eh (root ba’ah: ask, seek, pray) the creature that prays

“And the rib which the LORD God had taken from the man He made (fashioned, formed) into a woman, and He brought her and presented her to the man.” Genesis 2:22 AMP

“Then YAHWEH-God used the portion of Adam’s side and skillfully crafted a woman and presented her to him”. Genesis 2:22 TPT

“At last!” the man exclaimed. “This one is bone from my bone, and flesh from my flesh! She will be called ‘woman,’ because she was taken from ‘man.’” Genesis 2:23 NLT

And the man said, “·Now, this is someone whose bones came from my bones, whose body came from my body [At last, this is bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh]. ·I will call her [ She will be called] ‘woman [ Hebrew ‘ishshah],’ because she was taken out of man [Hebrew ‘ish].” – Genesis 2:23 EXB

"Eve was not taken out of Adam's head to top him, neither out of his feet to be trampled on by him, but out of his side to be equal with him, under his arm to be protected by him, and near his heart to be loved by him." ~ Matthew Henry

Feminine traits:

Being gentle and kindhearted

Displaying strong emotional intelligence

Being nurturing

Having strong convictions

Being intuitive

Being persuasive

Exuding grace

Showing compassion

Being empathetic and sensitive

Having charm and style

Masculine Traits:

Courage

Assertiveness

Leadership

Strength

Compassion

Independence

Fearlessness

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“Now the Lord God said,“It is not good (beneficial) for the man to be alone; I will make him a helper[one who balances him—a counterpart who is] suitable and complementary for him.”-- Genesis 2:18 AMP

Then the Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper [in the sense of a partner or ally; the word does not imply subordinate status;] who ·is right for [is suitable for; corresponds with] him.” -- Genesis 2:18 EXB

'Then Yahweh -God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. Therefore, I will fashion a suitable partner to be his help and strength.” -- Genesis 2:18 TPT

“And Hashem Elohim said, It is not tov that the adam should be alone; I will make him an ezer (a helper) suitable for him.” – Genesis 2:18 Orthodox Jewish Bible

Good – pleasant, agreeable, beneficial.

Make - to do, fashion,accomplish, make

‘ezer – military help. The wife is to be a first line of defense and

an equal partner in the journey of life. She is the dynamic solution to man’s

loneliness as you who protects, reveals, and helps.

“This is what has destroyed you, Israel: the fact that you are against me, against your helper.” -- Hosea 13:9 Evangelical Heritage Version

“Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with you of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered.” -- 1 Peter 3:7 ESV



Clean the bathrooms

Give him hugs and kisses when he comes home

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“Then the LORD God took the man and put him into the garden of Eden to cultivate it and keep it.” -- Genesis 2:15 NASB 1995

“Yahweh-God took the man and placed him in the garden of Eden to work and watch over it.” -- Genesis 2:15 TPT

“And the Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to tend and guard and keep it.” -- Genesis 2:15 AMPC

“And Jehovah God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it.” -- Genesis 2:15 ASV

Cultivate (Webster's 1828) - To till; to prepare for crops; to manure, plow, dress, sow and reap; to labor on manage and improve in husbandry; as, to cultivate land; to cultivate a farm.

Work – serve, worship

Dress (Webster's 1828) - To adjust; to put in good order; as, to dress the beds of a garden. Sometimes, to till or cultivate

Watch – watchman. Adam’s role as watchman over God’s creation was to keep the garden and watch over it. Protector, keeper and watchmen.

Jimmy Evans – “The best marriages are 2 people that get married, they commit to each other, roll up their sleeves and slug it out (not with each other) but life. All through the trenches of life. And they wake up one morning as best friends. Those are the best marriages in the world”.

Protect (Webster's 1828) - To cover or shield from danger or injury; to defend; to guard; to preserve in safety; a word of general import both in a literal and figurative sense

Keep (Webster's 1828) - To hold; to retain in one's power or possession; not to lose or part with; as, to keep a house or a farm; to keep anything in the memory, mind or heart.

Watch (Webster's 1828) - A watchman, or watchmen; men set for a guard, either one person or more, set to espy the approach of an enemy or other danger, and to give an alarm or notice of such danger; a sentinel; a guard. He kept a watch at the gate

“So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.” Romans 10:17 NASB1995

“Keep and guard your heart with all vigilance and above all that you guard, for out of it flow the springs of life.” Proverbs 4:23AMPC

“Don’t be pulled in different directions or worried about a thing. Be saturated in prayer throughout each day, offering your faith-filled requests before God with overflowing gratitude. Tell him every detail of your life,” Philippians 4:6 TPT

“Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance and in everything, by prayer and petition (definite requests), with thanksgiving, continue to make your wants known to God.” Philippians 4:6 AMPC

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