Heart of the Family
Before, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe
yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and
patience. Colossians 3:12 NIV
What is it that we need from others? Our hearts crave acceptance,
tenderness, a kind guiding spirit to light our way. Today’s scripture tells us
how to live. We are to be compassionate, show kindness, remain humble and not
boast in pride. Behaving with a gentle demeanor and exhibiting patience.
This week I listened to a friend cry over how she longs to be
accepted within her own family. Harsh words and actions plus attempts to tear
one another down have resulted in a broken situation. God will definitely have
to intervene on this one as years of dysfunction can’t seem to be overcome. And
it all starts at the top with the parents. Just like God leads us spiritually
through every step of our lives, we as parents lead our families. Mothers and
Fathers are the heart of the family. They set the tone for others to follow and
establish what will and what won’t be acceptable within the family walls. As
parents we must realize we are modeling behavior for our children. Behaviors
like grudges, judgement and contempt are learned and passed down.
As children of God, we want his love, acceptance and compassion.
And understanding that we are loved no matter what. And that is what we want in
our own family. Mothers and Fathers can have a healthy family if God is at the
center of it and love flows freely and without condition. It is not too late to
repent, ask for forgiveness and get on the right track to do it God’s way. One
of God’s most valuable gifts to us is our family. We must treasure it and
reflect God’s light in all we do and say.
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