began a series on the family today - it was planned as one sermon but i'll have to finish it up next week - there is so much we're doing wrong - or that we're allowing to go wrong - time to turn it around and start building strong families again
one of the things we've forgotten is the art of cherishing - the absolute busy-ness of our days won't allow time for cherishing families - some days we don't even have time to think - much less ponder and reflect - result? our relationships are being impacted in a huge way - negatively
we run all day long - hurry to school - or work - we're texting - tweeting - emailing - talking on the cell - we listen to the radio - CDs - mp3s - hurry home - into the house - grab dinner - occasionally with family - then it's off to the tv - video games - or more phone and computer time - almost no connection time at home - very little cherishing time during the day
cherishing doesn't take much - just taking time to think about those that are special to you
failing to cherish our family has dire consequences - we begin to forget how special they are - we focus on their mistakes and shortcomings instead - and soon begin taking them for granted
but when we take time to cherish people during our day we remember why they are special - we focus on nice things they do for us - times they sacrificed to make our life better - and every day we practice cherishing we appreciate them more and more
my challenge for you today is to relearn the art of cherishing - take time to think about your spouse - your mom & dad - your kids - even your brothers and sisters
and if you feel the need to act on it go ahead - send a "just because" text or email - you'll plant a seed of unity and love that will make your family stronger by the day
one of the things we've forgotten is the art of cherishing - the absolute busy-ness of our days won't allow time for cherishing families - some days we don't even have time to think - much less ponder and reflect - result? our relationships are being impacted in a huge way - negatively
we run all day long - hurry to school - or work - we're texting - tweeting - emailing - talking on the cell - we listen to the radio - CDs - mp3s - hurry home - into the house - grab dinner - occasionally with family - then it's off to the tv - video games - or more phone and computer time - almost no connection time at home - very little cherishing time during the day
cherishing doesn't take much - just taking time to think about those that are special to you
failing to cherish our family has dire consequences - we begin to forget how special they are - we focus on their mistakes and shortcomings instead - and soon begin taking them for granted
but when we take time to cherish people during our day we remember why they are special - we focus on nice things they do for us - times they sacrificed to make our life better - and every day we practice cherishing we appreciate them more and more
my challenge for you today is to relearn the art of cherishing - take time to think about your spouse - your mom & dad - your kids - even your brothers and sisters
and if you feel the need to act on it go ahead - send a "just because" text or email - you'll plant a seed of unity and love that will make your family stronger by the day
I wish I could sit down with my mother and talk to her or my dad, a man with great wisdom. Both are past on now. We never stop to think about that day when we may not have our parents anymore. Some of us will loose our wife, husband or even a child. Friends will come and go but our family is the ones that will be with us thru out our life. We should cherish each and every moment we have with our family. Especially our spouse and children. Be committed!
ReplyDeleteWhen we keep our commitments it builds trust. And there is no such thing as a healthy relationship apart from trust. Trust and forgiveness is the firm foundation upon which a family is built.
Doug Whitehead