A Godly Home

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Deut. 6:6, 7 And these words, which I command you this day, shall be in your heart…And you will teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you’re sitting in your house, and when you’re walking by the way, and when you’re laying down, and when you’re rising up.

Saturating your kids with the presences of God. A Christian home is created when Christ fills the home with His presence. The home is God’s sanctuary, He is not only the head of the church, but He also becomes the head of the home. My home is my castle, and I have been given charge to follow the commandment of God within the home. The first rule of business is to have a home that loves God 1st and put God at the head of every conversation and action. We honor Him by teaching our children His word, making  prayer in the home a natural occurrence. A good Christian home is not really known by the rules it keeps, but by the love it manifest. This does not mean that sin in the home is allowed to flourish, but love, grace, and mercy are the banners that hang on the walls of the home.

Intentional Kindness

2 Sam 9:3 …Is there not yet any of the house of Saul, that I may shew the kindness of God unto him?…And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you. Eph 4:32

In the middle of conflict, or in the midst of frustration, it is not always easy to show kindness. The tendency of human nature when it is hurting from betrayal is to lash out and get even. Being unkind comes from a heart that does not understand the love of God. It is not hard to be kind, but to be kind when trouble surrounds you is a God thing. Human decency teaches us that being kind to others makes for a better world to live in. As Christians, we go beyond human decency and display intentional kindness in the face of being wronged. Many people will show kindness to others, kindness is not exclusive to Christians only, but it an attribute that every Christian should have regardless of the circumstances. How do you act when a business transaction is not going as you think it should? How do you treat those who use you for their benefit? Do you retaliate with unkind words when others despitefully use you? Like I said, it is a God thing to respond with kindness and show forgiveness. Being intentionally kind is often a matter of choice, and comes from a heart that has been shown kindness and forgiveness.

Your Treasures

Matt 6: 21  …lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven…For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.

The treasures are the things you love and don’t want to let go. They are the things that are most important to you. Many live for the things of this world, the material things of this world, the approval of others, or the power to rule and command others. This is the mind set of one who is blinded to the real world, a world that can only be seen by spiritual eyes. They who abide in Christ know that this world is not our home. Our heart is for another world. Our treasure is stored in the kingdom of God. We live each day knowing that it could be our last, and only that done for Christ will last. We are not blinded to our earthly needs and desires, God does provide and blesses us with many earthly possessions. But they are not what really matters. Laying up treasures in heaven is to live on earth doing the will of God. To love Him with all our hearts and to treat others with love and respect.