Our lesson this week Comes from Genesis 37. We learned about Jealousy. Joey asked us, what ways we see jealousy in our lives. The class responded with at work and trying to advance; with children competing for mom and dad's attention; animals adjusting to new babies in the house; time; keeping up with the Jones'; time management. Our lesson is about Joseph and his brothers. Joseph's father always favored him over his brothers so a lot of jealousy began to grow between the brothers and Joseph's relationship with his father. Kelly mentioned that Joseph was a catalyst to their jealousy. He rubbed things in their face and made a point to comment on his father's love for him. So what are some signs of jealousy that we need to look for? First is comparison. Joseph's brothers were comparing the attention Joseph was getting from their father to the attention they were getting. Next is competition. The brothers began to compete with Joseph for their father's attention. Next is fear or insecurity. The brothers were insecure in their own relationships so they became fearful of Joseph. The last is strife and descention. Because of the way the brothers were feeling, they chose to cause tension and distress among the family. As believers, we all have highs and lows in life but at different times. One believer may be having a great high in their life while their friend may be having an extreme low. The devil uses jealousy to get us to take our eyes off God and onto the circumstances we are facing in life. As you go this week, really focus on your life and whether your eyes are focused on God or on the life things that bring you down. Pray that God will help you keep focused on the eternal aspects of life with Him verses the low aspects of life on earth.
Prayer Requests:
Josh & Melanie - Continue to pray for Melanie's uncle Wayne Goodman who is suffering from cancer.
Greg & Jennifer - PRAISE! The finally got their AC fixed this past week and is cooling correctly.
Jason & Rebecca - There are some changes at Jason's work that could lead to possible lay offs. Pray for this situation.
Keri & Brian - They are still working on house and trying to get it done. Pray for it to move along so they can move in.
John & Kim - John's mom is coming to visit this week. Kim's grandmother's twin passed away last week. Pray for her grandmother as she deals with this loss. Both Kim and John are under stress at work.
Jon & Amber - School starts this week and could not come any sooner. It has been a long summer! Jon's dad is continuing to do well from knee replacement surgery. I will be traveling this week to the beach with girl friends. Pray for safe travels.
John & Susie - John will be traveling to Gulfport this week for work. Pray for safe travels. Susie's sister finally moved out on her own but is not in the best part of town. Pray for safety.
Brad - Ashley & Logan are visiting with Ashley's parents. Logan starts Kindergarten this week. Brad is beginning to travel with work this week. He will be gone an average of 2-3 days a week. Pray for the adjustment for Ashley and Logan.
Scotty & Lesley - Reese turned 1 last week! Lesley started work on Monday and Reese goes back to school for the first time since last year. Pray for good transition.
Christy & Doug - Having issues with Henry and behavior. Pray for an easy transition for the kids while Christy starts back to work this week. Christy met her new class on Sunday. Pray for her group of kids and that they will have a great year!
Hugh & Kerri - Kerri started back to work at North Park on Monday. She will be working 5 days a week. Pray for her and the kids as they make this new transition.
Chris & Anna - Mr.Griffin, that Anna asked us to pray for last week, passed away on Saturday. Pray for this family as they deal with the loss. Kathy Blakey, a friend of Anna's, father has cancer and she is the only family around to help out. She also works full time. Pray for her while trying to work and give her father the best care she can. Katie starts Kindergarten this week and Riley starts 7th grade. Pray for mom while dealing with both transitions.
Jaime & Veronica - Please pray for the Holbrook family. Jason was killed in Iraq. Veronica's cousin was married to him. Connor and Veronica are continuing to do well.
Joey and Kelly - Continue to pray for the Higginbothams as Carolina begins her chemo treatments. Their nephew's cousin was on his way to FL to get married and he and his fiancee were involved in a head on collision. They are both alive and ta UAB but in serious condition. Please pray for healing and for both families. There names are Brad & Renee. Jordan is back at Auburn and Anna Lynn is started school Wednesday. Pray that Jonathan will follow God's will in his life.
Craig & Leslie - Leslie was not sick this past Sunday. They have decided to teach 8th grade Sunday School and were observing this past Sunday. Please pray they will be able to touch this kids and be a good influence and role model to them. They begin teaching full time this Sunday!
Have a great week. See you in two weeks!
Amber
No comments:
Post a Comment