Our world is in
desperate need of families who strive to love and to serve, even when daily
pressures, work and stress have them overwhelmed.
Jesus’ followers are
called to stand out. To act in a way so unique and appealing that people sit up
to notice, “What in the world?” This difference is love shown by a loving,
serving heart:
o A husband opening the door for his wife and
complimenting her
o A wife snuggled to her husband’s side with a
hand on his knee and a smile
o Children speaking to their parents with
respect and volunteering to offer a helping hand
These scenes like this
get your attention, don’t they? Jesus knew they would. In John 13:35 He says, “By this shall all men know that ye are my
disciples, if ye have love one to another.” In many families, love has become misplaced
and reinterpreted: “You love me if you do XYZ.”
The good news is there
is a better way. There is a way to be noticed ... in the right way.
Get “caught” doing
this:
1. Watch your
tongue.
2. Display
gentleness and respect in your body language.
3. Don’t think,
“It’s all about me.” Love, give, serve.
4. Work as a
team in challenging times and with difficult kids.
5. Read God’s
Word to learn what “a better way looks” like.
6. Turn to Jesus
and as His Spirit to fill you and guide you as you strive to live positively
noticeable.
7. Finally, make
kindness your first response, trusting your family members will do the same.
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