What Does Family Mean To You?

Families were God’s unique idea from the beginning. There is no better place than the family to learn the essential principles of life. We are not given the choice of choosing our own family. That is why the meaning of family becomes necessary for us.

Think about it, we are all born with a family including orphans. Family is made up of people who look after us, who play a vital role in our up bringing and who teach us those lessons in life that will carry us into adulthood. Family has the power and ability to destroy a person through physical and verbal abuse, as well as, neglect and emotional well-being as a child into adulthood, and often times for a lifetime.

The people we call Big Momma, Little Momma, Nana, Aunt Ginny, and Aunt Boo Boo and Lovely were the back bone of our family and taught us the basics to live by on this journey called life.

How does the Bible define family?

Genesis 2:24 - This explains why a man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one.

Ephesians 2:19 - You are members of God’s family.

Psalm 127:3 - Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him. (Children are a wonderful blessing.)

What is your responsibility to your family?

Proverbs 22:6 - Teach your children to choose the right path, and when they are older, they will remain upon it. (To give them spiritual training and explain the gospel of Jesus to them.)

Proverbs 29:15 - To discipline and reprimand a child produces wisdom, but a mother is disgraced by an undisciplined child. (Neglecting to teach your children spiritual truths and neglecting discipline have tragic consequences.)

Celebrating as a family is a way to praise and thank God.

Deuteronomy 12:7 - There you and your families will feast in the presence of the Lord your God, and you will rejoice in all you have accomplished because He has blessed you. (Family celebrations are an effective way to bond family members to each other and to God.)

Recently, my family and I got together at a near by park for some good old fun, relaxation, lots of laughter and plenty of crabs to eat. In addition, from this event, we have vowed to find the time in our busy schedules to have a family night once a month.

Also, if you have not been to your family gravesites to clean them off and put flowers on them, please do so. (I visit every Memorial Day.) Let them know that the family is still carrying on what they were taught and how everybody is doing. It is OK!

Until next time, peace and blessings this is the Rosebud.