Sometimes we know it all. We know we have to clean the house and garden. We even know how to do it, but we choose not to. Oh we make excuses, "too busy" "too tired" too hot" too cold".
We know we should be loving and kind and helpful and patient but we too often fail and often and blame others for our failures.
I was reminded again yesterday in Church about the things we should be doing. 'Healthy Homes' is the title of the series. We all want that, for sure. Most of us, especially the ones sitting on the pews in my Church know what and even how to have healthy homes BUT most of us do not want to put in the work that it will take, never mind the sacrifices it will need.
What is a healthy home? I thought all families were dysfunctional in one way or another. I still think so, as we are all sinful human beings. All we can hope for is a sort of healthy functional home.
My idea of a healthy home is where everyone feels accepted and loved. Where criticism never enters, at least not the destructive type. Where there is guidance and help and understanding. Where differences of opinion are discussed openly and honestly. Where respect is a two way street.
Praying and playing and working together as well as giving space for each one to develop and grow and have individual interests are essential elements to growing healthy families.
We can never achieve a healthy family on our own or in our own strength. We need the cooperation of all in the family and most of all we need the guidance and help of God our Perfect Father.
There are many more aspects that make a happy healthy home. I'll share them here as the series unfolds.
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