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For every house is builded by some man; but he that built all things is God…
Hebrews 3:4
In the last study, we saw how important a foundation is for anything that would stand the test of time. We also saw the importance of fathers taking their place as fathers. Today, let us continue with other foundations.
Other Vital Foundations for Building a Blessed Family:
2) The Foundation of a Wife/Mother who Is of Noble Character
The family is blessed when the wife is a woman of prayer, caring and of good character; one who is always available and willing to be submissive (Ephesians 5:22-24). Proverbs 31 shows the finer qualities of such a lady. 1 Peter 3:1-4 speaks of the value of her having inner beauty.
Wives, your prayers and character will carry your husband and children through difficult times. Being such a true wife will create a culture of beauty in the home. However, a nagging wife is strongly rebuked in the scriptures (Proverbs 21:9,19)!
3) The Foundation of Blessed Children
Children brought up in the fear of the Lord will be blessed by the Lord and they will be a blessing to their families in return (Psalm 127:5). They will also learn to serve God from a young age. The Bible says, “Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it” (Proverbs 22:6).
Some of the promises of God for the future of our children are as follows: “I will pour out my Spirit …and my blessing on your children. They will thrive like watered grass, like willows on a riverbank” (Isaiah 44:3-4). “My chosen ones…will not toil in vain or bear children doomed to misfortune…” (Isaiah 65:22-23). Therefore, as we guide our children in the ways of the Lord, we need never fear for their future, because they are blessed! Rather, we need to remind God of His promises and activate them upon their lives in the place of prayer and counsel. Never give up on your children. It can only get better! We shall continue to look at other foundations tomorrow.
Prayer: Lord, we pray that You help mothers and children to truly take their place in building families that fulfil Your original intention in the Name of Jesus, Amen.
Further Reading: Ephesians 6
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