Psalm 133:1
“Look at how good and pleasing it is when families live together as one.”
I believe in the ministry of family, no matter the background of the people or the history of their last names. The family unit is one to be cherished & protected. Not divided and threatened.
One thing I believe all of us can benefit from is this hard truth. "THERE ARE NO PERFECT FAMILIES." And we know this to be true because there are no perfect people.
“Matter” To be of importance; have significance.
One of the most important purposes of the family is to raise a godly heritage—to fill the earth with God-fearing, morally-mature, emotionally-sound, Spirit-filled, righteousness-working, God-worshiping young people who, in turn, will do the same after they become parents. (Generational cycles)
One of the most important things the Bible teaches us about families is that they are a source of blessing from God. God “sets the lonely in families” (Psalm 68:6), blesses children who obey their parents (Exodus 20:12), and blesses parents with children (Psalm 127:3-5). God designed families to be a source of love, support, and strength for us.
It is true that not every family will experience having healthy boundaries between its members, love & affection, longevity of marriage, children who follow the teachings of their elders, or even family unity, but your family still matters to God. It is also true that no matter the condition of the family; The people within the family have the power to choose their families legacy.
From a Child's perspective:
As a child I believed that my family mattered. I believed that we were perfect. I saw no flaw in us. Of course, like every family we had our issues, but I loved my family because I knew that they loved me. The way that they provided for my siblings, cousins & I made a great and lasting impression on me.
Like any child I watched and studied my family members. I watched their responses, body language, their ways of thinking and believing. I mimicked their habits, style, routines.
my identity was being molded. Pulling from my family to understand just how much I mattered to them and to the world.
The responsibility is of the caregiver to triumph over any example and say "we may not be like this family or that family. But we are important, and we have significance. our imperfections are what make us great. We Matter!"
If you know that your family matters; you will do whatever it takes to defend its' honor. Consider your choices, stand up for your family's rights, set a standard for what is and what is not acceptable or allowed within your home, from others etc.
It is my hope that you will keep in the forefront of your mind that family is not an important thing; it is everything. Never let anyone look down on your family just because you all may do life differently. just like us as induvial people our differences make us all the more special. Take care of & cherish what you've been blessed with.
Activities to teach the importance of honoring family.
create a family pledge/mission statement.
Pray at least one prayer together each day.
Eat at least one meal together.
Affirm each other to insure a healthy self-view
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