Psalm 133:1
It is truly wonderful when relatives live together in peace.
Scripture taken from the Contemporary English Version © 1991,1992, 1995 by American Bible Society, Used by Permission
Every holiday season, countless magazines carry articles on how to deal with our relatives. Many movies have been made about family dynamics. The truth is, we have a hard time getting along with other people - especially our own family members sometimes! And more than one person dreads spending yet another holiday with the relatives…or the in-laws… or the crazy neighbor who always drops by for a visit and stirs up controversy.
But God designed us for family. He wants us to function together well as a family unit – whether it involves blood relatives, our church family, our friends at school or work, or in the community at large. So we must ask God to give us strength, courage, wisdom… and the ability to bite our tongues when necessary… and do our best to live together in peace.
As we approach another holiday season, I pray that you will find ways to live in harmony with all of your family members. May you find common ground and ways to compromise and live in peace. May God equip you to be a peacemaker this holiday season. And may He help you to bite your tongue as needed!
©2011 Debbie Robus
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