I seem to have an unquenchable passion for a good family life that keeps me examining the topic ‘family’ like I have been assigned a project in school. The word ‘family’ denotes closeness, affinity, kindred, blood tie, just the very next to self; the primary unit that forms the bedrock of the society. If you cannot find peace, comfort and joy at home with family, then where else?
It is quite easy to take family jolly union for granted, like it is the very least you should expect from every home, after all, these are a bunch of people closely connected to each other by blood. But unfortunately, not every family experience that bliss, that warmth, that joy that one should ordinarily enjoy from an ideal family life. This really is the crux of the matter. Why do we have troubled homes? Why are families in disarray? Why do parents find it difficult communicating with their children? Why do children ignore their parents and choose to live their lives as they please? There are so many questions I ponder about as I see these anomalies all around.
Whilst money is good to have and may provide some necessities and comfort for the family, it may be surprising that money is not the most critical factor to a happy family life. Even the poor and trodden can enjoy family love, whilst many ‘rich’ homes wallow in pain and distrust for one another. Then what are those essential ingredients for a happy family life?
Psalm 127:1 says ‘Unless the Lord builds the house, they labour in vain that builds it; unless the Lord guards the City, the watchmen stays awake in vain’
Perhaps there are many ‘ingredients’ to a happy and successful home, but I have found that the very first requirement is inviting Jesus to help build our homes. Learning and following His dictates every day. It is important to ensure that the children are introduced to the word of God early and are carried along in the daily worship, establishing a family altar where the family prays together and where the children develop in the fear of the Lord. Remember, a family that prays together, stay together.
A family where JESUS is the architect and the builder is a safe haven.
Prayer point: O Lord, we invite you into our home today. Take your place Lord. Be Lord over our home, over our children, over our lives. Help us o Lord to build a happy and successful home in Jesus name.
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