“In This Together” // Bless This Mess: Parenting In Chaos [Part 1 of 5]

“It takes wisdom to have a good family, and it takes understanding to make it strong.” Proverbs 24:3 (NCV)

To Have A Healthy Family:

1. Prepare Your Kids For Life. 

“Jesus grew in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and with man.” Luke 2:52 (NCV)

“You must teach these commandments to your children and talk about them when you are at home or out for a walk, at bedtime and the first thing in the morning.” Deut. 6:7 (TLB) 

“One generation makes known your faithfulness to the next.” Isaiah 38:19 (LB)

“What Am I Teaching My Kids?”

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2. Protecting Your Kids In Storms.

“Confidence and strength flood the hearts of the lovers of God who live in awe of him, and their devotion provides their children with a place of shelter and security.” Proverbs 14:26 (TPT)

“Two are better than one…if one of them falls down, the other can help him up. But if someone is alone and falls, it’s just too bad, because there is no one to help him.” Eccs. 4:9-10 (GN) 

“A home filled with strife and division destroys itself.” Mark 3:25 (TLB)

“Is My Home A Shelter For My Children?”

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Our Family Is The Storm                         We’re Affirming & Supportive

3. Play With Your Kids For Fun.

“Children are a gift from God.” Psalm 127:3-5 (TLB)

“Celebrate with your whole family…”      Deut. 16:11 (NLT)

“People ought to enjoy every day of their lives, no matter how long they live.” Ecclesiastes 11:8 (NCV)

“How Often Do I Party At Our Home?”

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I’m Too Busy To Have                                 I Plan Fun Times

Fun With My Kids                                         With My Kids

4. Point Your Kids To God.

“Fathers…bring up your children in the training and instruction of the Lord.” Ephesians 6:4 (NIV)

“Knowing God results in every other kind of understanding.” Proverbs 9:10 (LB) 

“Everything else is worthless compared with the priceless gain of knowing Christ Jesus, my Lord.” Philippians 3:8 (LB) 

“…the whole family was filled with joy because they had come to believe in God.” Acts 16:34 (GN)

“Am I Pointing My Kids To God?”

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“Choose today whom you will serve…as for me and my family, we will serve the Lord.” Joshua 24:15 (NLV)