We are constantly making decisions for our families. Here’s a secret. In every decision you make use this question as a deciding a point:Will this fragment our family or will it strengthen our family and keep us together?
If it will fragment the family, forget it.
If it will strengthen the family, go for it!
Here is a poem to encourage you today:
T Traveling through life is no good on your own,
To do it with family is the best way known.
O Old and young, the toddlers and teens,
All add to the mix with their family genes.
G Gathering together as much as we can,
Putting aside time to be with the clan.
E Enjoying suppers, parties and feasts
Where we all bring food and special treats.
T Talking and laughing, shouting, debating,
It’s a great lot of fun, certainly not sedating!
H Helping one another in times of need,
Going the extra mile to do the deed.
E Embracing the children, the more the merrier,
Enlarging our homes to all fit in one area.
R Remembering each other, even those far away,
Cementing the bonds by praying each day.
N Never holding a grudge--for hurt or lies,
Forgiving freely when offences arise.
E Expect perfection? We all fall on our face,
We’re sinners redeemed, needing God’s grace.
S Strengthened by unity--we must guard it well,
And watch “little foxes” don’t come in to dwell.
S Serving each other with a humble mind
This is the way as a family we’ll bind.
Love from Nancy Campbell
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The following is a challenge if you are up for it!
Mother, you are doing a great job as you build a godly family. You are helping to build a godly nation. Keep up the great work.
Did you know that God wants your home to be holy? Wow, that’s a huge undertaking isn’t it? Especially when our homes are filled with sinners. We are sinners and our children are sinners. And even though we are sinners saved by grace, we are still prone to sin. But as we invite God to come and dwell in our lives and our homes, He woos us to holiness.
Dear ladies, here are a few thoughts on a comment from yesterday’s post: “How do you correct children’s bad attitudes? ‘Stop having a bad attitude’ does not seem very helpful or guiding on the HOW TO.”
Why do we correct and discipline our children? Because we want them to grow up to be successful in life. Some parents scream at their children and lash our when their children irritate them and get on their nerves. This is opposite to training children. Responsible parents diligently and lovingly discipline bad behavior. They correct their children and bring them into line when they are rebellious, out of order, disobedient, tell lies, talk back, pout, and have moods. They will not tolerate these negative habits.
It’s easy to say that we love God but we prove our love by how eager we are to read His words. How often do we run to His Word? How diligently do we teach it to our children?
After the busyness of Thanksgiving week I am back to talk about problems at the meal table.
Motherhood and home are synonymous. Home and children are tantamount. God created the home for children to be raised. The home should be a sanctuary and safe place from the evil lurking around.
I LOVE BEING YOUR MOMMY
, Harbor (6), Serene (3) and Melody (3 months).
Dear ladies, I began talking about the family meal table last week. I plan to continue this week as I answer different questions women often ask me. Maybe you have the same questions. One mother wrote: “I spend most of my meal correcting and giving reminders of appropriate manners/behavior.” Yes, I agree that this is part of training at the meal table. Necessary training. However, when we engage them in conversation and discuss topics together, the children become more involved and forget about doing all their antics at the table.
Holding a child on your lap is not wasted time!
I don’t usually take time to answer all the comments on the threads to my posts. However, I would like to clear up a few things regarding, “WHAT ABOUT A ‘DADDY NIGHT’”? Some mothers replied that they felt direct communication with the husband would be better than trying to “trick” him into enjoying a special time at the meal table.
Yes, I know there are loads of obstacles as you seek to establish a positive family meal table with your family. But dear mothers, we don’t give up. We look for ways through the challenges.
What’s the atmosphere like in your home? What’s it like at mealtimes? Do you gather together around your table? Talk and fellowship together? Open God’s Word and pray together? Do you do dishes and clean up the kitchen together? Or is Mom left with the mess and everyone goes their merry way?
God has a plan for every person He creates. He prepares our destiny before we are born (Psalm 139:16; Ephesians 1:4; and 2:10). Even more, He prepares our body for us. Each one is unique and different.
Last weekend a missionary was speaking at Evangeline’s home. Unfortunately, I couldn’t attend because of a prior engagement. However, a number who were present passed on this story to me. This godly man lives in Mexico and has a ministry to the street people, but periodically comes into USA to minister among young people.
Love the truth. Seek after truth. Know the truth. Never bend to lies or deception.
God has given us weapons. They have the power to demolish all strongholds. We have these weapons constantly available to us and yet how often do we use them?