Ephesians

Ephesians 6:11 We've covered relationships within the family and between a boss and his/her workers and now we get to the important part; we're in a battle against evil,  This battle influences our relationships so watch out.  Put on your armour.  Stand prepared!

Ephesians 6:9-10 As the boss are we not called to treat those under us as we want to be treated?  Remember we all report in to God.  Lord Jesus, please guide and direct all working relationships as it says You will.  Thanks

Ephesians 6:7-8 Work like you're working for God, knowing that He will reward you.

Ephesians 6:5-6 I struggle with this verse because I don't like the term slave.  Other versions say servant.  I'm thinking in my culture it could be employee.  Yet no matter what the term is we're called to obey just like we're working for God.  We should do our work with our whole heart. Lord Jesus, please help us to do an honest days work, listening and obeying our master so You will be proud of us. Thanks

Ephesians 6:4 Fathers, don't frustrate your children but bring them up in the instruction of the Lord. Lord Jesus: Please raise up Godly Dads who love and serve You and also encourage their children to follow You.

Ephesians 6:1-3 I find this verse harder to digest yet it is one of the ten commandments.  I find it hard because parents aren't perfect so what do the children do when the parents make a mistake; especially if they make mistakes all of the time.  Yet obeying parents typically does stop children from playing in traffic and taking drugs; and both of these activities are a good way to prevent death.  So mediate on these verses and see what God has to say to you.   

Ephesians 5:33 Love and respect are required for a healthy husband and wife relationship.  It's interesting that the men are reminded to love and the women are reminded to respect.  I wonder if these are the areas that are weaker in a relationship.