DCLM Higher Everyday 15 May 2024 — Forging Unity In The Family
Topic: Forging Unity In The Family
Text: Psalm 133:1-3
1(A Song of degrees of David.) Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!
3As the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion: for there the LORD commanded the blessing, even life for evermore.
Key Verse: “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity” (Psalm 133:1)!
Message
The family, consisting of our parents and siblings, is one of the greatest gifts we have from God. The family is our source of strength. It teaches us what relationships mean. They help us create meaningful relationships in the outside world. The love we inherit from our families can be passed on to our independent relationships. The family teaches us better communication. When we stay connected with our families, we learn to connect better with the world. Therefore, peace and unity in the family are essential for our emotional and mental well-being.
Conflicts and confrontations may arise in the family and disrupt the unity in the home. Many factors that may precipitate such conflicts include: differences of opinion, poor communication, and change in the fortunes of the family and sibling rivalry. Christian youths should find ways to forge family unity. They should identify with the vision or values of the family. They should love and accept family members unconditionally. There is need for mutual respect and better communication skills. The family is a great asset. Give it all you have got. Happy International Day of Families!
Quote: The family is our source of strength
Challenge: Christian youths should find ways to forge family unity.
Prayer for today: O God, help me to encourage unity in my family.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
