Familities today are under attack in many different forms. Satan seek to destroy and divide families as much as possible through divorce and abuse. As a result, many people have grown up in broken homes. But, this is not the way familities were originally intended to be.
Family was originally intended to be a picture of our relationship with God. J.C.Ryle writes, "The son of an earthly parent naturally looks to his father for affection, support, provision, and education. There is a home always open to him. There is love which, generally speaking, no amount of bad behavior can completely extinguish ... Think then how great is the privilege of that poor sinner of mankind who can say of God, 'He is my Father.'"
As a potter molds clay to form a beautiful creation, so does the strong bond of family and good values. Family bonds are a link to our beginning and a guide to our future. Early influences are fundamental to our individual development.
We all want to "belong" and feel accepted. A sense of belonging is derived from the strong bond of family. Family is where our roots take hold and from there we grow. We are molded within a unit, which prepares us for what we will experience in the world and how we react to those experiences. Values are taught at an early age and are carried with us throughout our life.
A
close family bond is like a safe harbor where we find refuge. From
trusting that someone will pick us up when we fall, as a toddler, to
someone being there for us as we experience the storms in life - family
bonds help to instill trust and hope in the world around us and belief
in ourselves. Rituals of bedtime stories, hugs, holidays and daily meals
shared together, provide a sense of warmth, structure and safety. These
rituals and traditions, not only create memories and leave a family
legacy, but create our first path in life - one that is positive.
Our very spirit can either blossom or wither within the family unit. When we don't have the security and influence of strong family bonds early in life, the ground work is laid for an emptiness, that is often sought to be filled, through destructive venues. If one isn't loved as a child, they may later seek love and acceptance in a way that brings them harm. There is a deep yearning to fill that hollowness, residing in the heart and soul, from never knowing what it's like to be loved, accepted and appreciated for "being".
As a potter molds clay to form a beautiful creation, so does the strong bond of family and good values. Family bonds are a link to our beginning and a guide to our future. Early influences are fundamental to our individual development.
We all want to "belong" and feel accepted. A sense of belonging is derived from the strong bond of family. Family is where our roots take hold and from there we grow. We are molded within a unit, which prepares us for what we will experience in the world and how we react to those experiences. Values are taught at an early age and are carried with us throughout our life.
A
close family bond is like a safe harbor where we find refuge. From
trusting that someone will pick us up when we fall, as a toddler, to
someone being there for us as we experience the storms in life - family
bonds help to instill trust and hope in the world around us and belief
in ourselves. Rituals of bedtime stories, hugs, holidays and daily meals
shared together, provide a sense of warmth, structure and safety. These
rituals and traditions, not only create memories and leave a family
legacy, but create our first path in life - one that is positive.Our very spirit can either blossom or wither within the family unit. When we don't have the security and influence of strong family bonds early in life, the ground work is laid for an emptiness, that is often sought to be filled, through destructive venues. If one isn't loved as a child, they may later seek love and acceptance in a way that brings them harm. There is a deep yearning to fill that hollowness, residing in the heart and soul, from never knowing what it's like to be loved, accepted and appreciated for "being".
The benefits of keeping family first :-
A) an unwavering trust in God's love and wisdom.
b) steadfast, endurance, courage, patience and hope for eternity
c) the Holy Spirit enables us to produce living fruits such as love, joy, peace, long suffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self control; (Gal. 5:22-23)
CHILDREN'S EARS MAY BE CLOSED TO ADVICE, BUT THEIR EYES ARE OPEN TO EXAMPLE.
b) steadfast, endurance, courage, patience and hope for eternity
c) the Holy Spirit enables us to produce living fruits such as love, joy, peace, long suffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self control; (Gal. 5:22-23)
A RIGHT ATTITUDE WITH YOUR FAMILY BEGINS WITH A RIGHT ATTITUDE TOWARDS GOD
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