CrossPointe Church

Do you find it hard to keep your cool in conflict, or can you not seem to keep going when something is difficult? God calls us to pursue HIM when we are struggling with our character. 🙏🏽

Romans 5:3-5 says, "Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us."

Ultimately, our struggles refine us and produce something greater in us: hope. Consider your life and what character God is calling you to. Submit your life to Him and see how He grows your character. 🧡

We know the weight that you're carrying: the pressure to provide, the struggle to maintain relationships, the burden of finances. You try to give your family everything they want, but what if, by doing so, you're not giving them what they need? ⬇️

Psalm 127:3 says that children are a heritage to the Lord, a gift, not a means to earn love or approval. God calls parents to cherish them for who they are, to nurture them, and to give them love and guidance, rather than just material possessions. 🙌🏽

Reflect on your own childhood - what stands out to you? While you might recall a favorite toy, it's likely the time spent with family that you remember more. Whether it was a homemade pizza tradition, weekly movie nights, or playing board games, it's the shared moments, not the possessions. 🧡

Think about how you can incorporate more meaningful time with your family, beyond just material gifts.