Monday, December 10, 2012

Peace in the home

10 December  2012  
          
Luke 2:14 "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among men with whom he is pleased!"

Some families are loving, supportive and kind, while others seem to be hateful, inconsiderate and unkind, what is it that seems to be the difference. To over simplify may be incorrect, yet for those that observe these matters the common denominator is either selfishness and disrespect or selflessness and respect. When members of a family live to please themselves it results in the negativity.

Often over Christmas these tendencies become more observable and results in families coming together to eat and party and when selfishness raises its head with the accompanying disrespect for desert, arguments are inevitable. Christmas is a reminder that God loves us and as a result gave us Jesus. Jesus is the perfect example of putting another person first, to respect that person no matter what, and so bring the joy of unity in all. In the same way we should strive to do the same.

Be encouraged today to be respectful and selfless.
 
David

Point to ponder: Jesus loves peace in our families.

Question to consider: Are you a product of a warring family?

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