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Today we are taking a look at God’s vision for family. It is hard to imagine family interaction between the Father, His Son, the Holy Spirit, and Wisdom herself. And yet this is the family picture where we find our roots. Just as the Father loves His Son, we too are offered the gracious love of our Father through His Son Jesus.
It is breath-taking how simple God designed family life to be, and how complicated we have and continue to make it. This is because family life, just like any part of a solid life, gets confused within the many voices within and without. But having a God-family is within reach. But it is all about heart – and not merely “what” we do. It takes spiritual faithfulness to bless the earth with a family filled with love and devotion to one another. And, as you can tell by looking around, it is a commodity.
It is up to us to cut through the noise and establish a home that best reflects the family values God reveals to us – by how He treats His own family.
To be a part of God’s family has amazing benefits. We don’t have to work for His love. We don’t have to hide our weaknesses. We don’t have to worry about pleasing a Father Who does not understand our challenges and foibles. What a relief – and what a motivator!
Find lots of great family support at MyStrongHome.com – as you pray for, establish, and maintain a Jesus-centered home.
Enjoy!
Dave and Burnadette Nadler
God & Families
Lady Wisdom
Strong Home Tune-up
A Family Heart Song
There are several insights the God Story gives us about how a home can experience true peace. While the challenges to family life are many and varied, HOW we prepare and follow through as partners and parents has much to do with our success in family life. Think about it: what is your picture of family success? Your spouse’s view? Truth be told, most couples never define OR intentionally pursue the things which make for a truly successful home.
We don’t select our parents. That part of our story is out of our hands. Nor do we have any control over how our life launches. Circumstances, health, genes – things are well under way by the time our own choices begin to emerge and dominate.
How did you feel about growing up? What about your kids? As parents we do the best we can – but the challenges are daunting – even though the rewards are amazing! And do you feel “values supported” as a parent within our broader culture? How would you evaluate the choices you have personally made to associate with others who want to do family right (your community)?