4 Tips for a Godly Family
In the world of today, it is so easy to get caught up in the way society portrays what a perfect family should look like. However, what many people may not know is that a Godly family is a happy and healthy lifestyle that anyone can achieve with a few simple steps.
The article will explore four tips that will help families of any function better their lives.
1. Honesty
One way to be honest with your family is to set a good example by living in the light.
John 8:12 NKJV
Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.”
The Bible encourages us to live in the light (John 8:12, Ephesians 5:8-10). It’s easy to see when someone is following Christ and when they’re not. When we stop living in the light, our children will notice and, just like them, we’ll have a hard time following Christ.
If we’re not living in the light, what will happen to our children? We need to be in the light. We need to be ready to share the truth with our children. If we aren’t, then we’re not following Christ.
2. Love and Respect
Love is unconditional and respect is a result of a relationship. There are several ways to show love and respect to your family. Share your love with your family by being a part of their lives. Give your family the gift of your time.
Children need to know they are loved unconditionally by their parents. They need to know they can rely on their parents in any situation. They need to know that their parents will always be there for them.
It is important to treat your family with respect. In order to do this, it is important to remember that they are not perfect and may react differently from how you would expect. It is also important to make time for them and allow them to be who they are. Take the time to get to know them- what makes them happy, what their hobbies are, their favorite food.
3. Praying For Each Other
In the busy world, we live in, it’s easy to forget that there is a higher power who desires to be a part of our lives. One way to maintain a strong, loving bond with your family is by praying for each other.
Prayers can be said for any situation in life that you’re concerned about, and the Lord will hear your prayers. Praying for your family is a wonderful way to show them that you care about them, and they will be more likely to follow your advice and listen to your suggestions.
Every family has its own struggles. Given the reality that our world is filled with pain, evil, and brokenness, it’s important to make sure that your family is praying for each other when facing difficult situations.
A few ways you can do this are by sitting down together during meals to pray, reading scriptures together before bedtime, and making a habit of praying specifically for your children in particular when they are faced with difficult decisions or complicated life circumstances.
4. Reading the Bible Together
A family that reads together, prays together and plays together, sticks together. So why not read the Bible as a family? It’s important to remember that the Bible is not merely a religious text. It also gives us an understanding of who we are as human beings (or what it means to be human). It’s full of wisdom and guidance for all ages.
One of the best ways to teach children about the Bible is by reading it together at home. If they are too young to read, you can read aloud to them and point out scripture lessons. There are many different versions of the Bible available, so find one that works for your family.
If you are not familiar with the Bible, you might want to start with something easy to read. For instance, you could go with the Good News Bible, which is easy to understand and appropriate for kids.