Wednesday, April 9, 2008

HOW TO ANNOY YOUR FAMILY: Part I Making Radical Changes That Will Surprise Everyone


Parents are Clueless – Let me explain

1. God CREATED families (Cain and Able . . . trouble since the beginning) There is a start to humanity
Brother kills brother

Sister Story

Family is the one thing that will influence you for the rest your life

Broken Family

Pain
Anger
Distrust
Yelling
Hurt
Loneliness
Disconnect
Turmoil

This picture is not God’s design for the family

Love
Fun
Memories
Hope
Trust
Laughter
Safety

2. God has given GUIDELINES for families

· Drivers Ed
· Mission Mexico
· Skydiving

God’s given us guidelines not to quench fun, but to give us freedom.

I will obey your teachings forever and ever. So I will live in freedom because I want to follow your orders (Psalm 119:44, 45).

Some Basic Realizations Regarding Success with Your Family

1. Realize that a healthy family BRINGS LIFE

Maybe you are the Problem

Children, obey your parents the way the Lord wants. This is the right thing to do. The command says, “Honor your father and mother.” This is the first command that has a promise with it (Ephesians 6:1-2).


2. Realize that you can control YOUR ATTITUDE

Here is my rule of thumb for counseling…You live under your parents roof…OBEY Your Parents.
Each person among you must respect his mother and father . . . I am the Lord your God (Leviticus 19:3).
Pastor Joe

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