Family MattersSample

Family - what a crazy, complicated word. You don’t pick your family, but you have to live with them. Some days it’s easy, right? When your mom doesn’t tell you what to do, your siblings don’t touch your stuff, and you can hang out and do whatever you want to do. But, then the days come when your brother knocks over the lego set you’ve been working on for weeks, your mom won’t stop telling you to clean your room even though you think it looks fine, your sister spilled glitter all over the kitchen table, and it got in your backpack, your dad takes your phone away because you rolled your eyes at him. Those days are a completely different story, aren’t they? Suddenly it’s hard to live in the same house as your family, let alone show love or kindness to them. But, did you know our families are gifts from God? Relationships with our family members can be some of the most complicated relationships in life. But, when we follow God’s directions for treating those around us, especially our family, our home-life becomes a lot easier. This week, we’re going to discover how to not only survive in your family but thrive!

Challenge: Today, take some time to pray and prepare your heart for the next five days. Pray specifically for each member of your family today. Thank God for the things you appreciate about each of the people in your family.