How can you make your family better… stronger? And has that
even been one of your goals?
It’s so easy to go
through life on cruise control. We’re doing the basic functions of life -
making dinner, doing laundry, giving our kids a bath, taking them to and from
school, making sure homework is done, going to church, cleaning the yard….you
get the idea. We do what needs to be done.
But what needs to be done on the “inside” of our family? The
part that doesn’t always show itself? Are there areas that need to be improved
and bettered?
Always.
We can overlook
critical and important parts of the hearts and souls of those precious beings
we are raising, if we aren’t careful. We can view that tug of war about
keeping their room clean as the main battle, when the real battle is something
that may be going on internally.
We can see our husband’s indifference to our needs as
selfish when in reality, something deeper is stirring that needs and begs for
us to pay attention to it.
Are our kids strong? Not strong in physical strength but
strong in self esteem, morals, and values. Are our kids flourishing? Not in their own pride and ego but
in generosity, humility, and kindness. Do our kids need more time with us to
talk and share… or more space? Do they need to hear we accept them just as they
are…. Or are they begging for us not to say anything at all and just back off
for once?
And how can we improve ourselves? As a mom? A wife, and a woman?
What little quirks and habits do we really need to begin to work on for our own
betterment and the betterment of our family as a whole?
Family life can always be
improved. There are always “holes” and things we miss, overlook, or
fail to understand. If we can take one at a time, and work on improving it,
bettering it and working with each person’s natural personalities and character
– what an exciting way to strengthen bonds and growth in each person’s life!
What a wonderful way to arm your family with every tool it needs to face the
world each day.
Flexibility and
attitude go a long way in a family. Be a team and work with each other to
make each other better – and stronger.
No comments:
Post a Comment