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Life On Purpose - Your Family

What interferes with our view of family?
- We’ve all had pain or struggles.

What interferes with our view of family?
- We’ve all had pain or struggles.
- We don’t get a lot of help.

What interferes with our view of family?
- We’ve all had pain or struggles.
- We don’t get a lot of help.
- We’re messaged different perspectives from culture.

What interferes with our view of family?
- We’ve all had pain or struggles.
- We don’t get a lot of help.
- We’re messaged different perspectives from culture.
- We’re all shaped and influenced by our “family of origin.”

Paul is saying that the way you’re living your life will influence your home. He knows the issues they’re facing and they’re the same ones we face today.

Mirror image: Christ, Marriage, Church

4 Ways Your Family Can Reflect Christ Better:
1. Get a new picture.

4 Ways Your Family Can Reflect Christ Better:
1. Get a new picture.
2. Break the cycle.

4 Ways Your Family Can Reflect Christ Better:
1. Get a new picture.
2. Break the cycle.
3. Go first.

Go first:
- You be the first one to prioritize living “in Christ.”
- You be the first to love them in the way they receive it.
- You be the first to forgive.
- You be the first to send an encouraging text or note.

4 Ways Your Family Can Reflect Christ Better:
1. Get a new picture.
2. Break the cycle.
3. Go first.
4. Parent the heart.

Parent the heart:
- Walk in unity with your spouse.
- Realize your kids are different than you.
- Own your mistakes.
- Be intentional about talking in non-conflict moments.
- Spend intentional time with each one.
- Discern what’s rebellion versus childhood mistakes.
- Help them see themselves the way God sees them.