Recall my Seven Ripples of Life? We already have been transitioning from Affectionately Yours, where the focus is on marriage, to Balanced Parenting by speaking about families also. For many it is difficult to remember that, the marriage must come first in order tobe balanced in our parenting. After all, if Dad and Mom do not know their parts to play as a couple, it will only add to the confusion when children enter into the picture. God’s Order leads to an increasingly stronger marriage and family. This week, let’s talk about how to have a solid family foundation.
But before I go, even as I focus my teaching on the Bible’s ideal view of families, I know there are so many single parent households out there, where one parent, either Dad, or sadly usually Mom, are struggling to raise their children alone. This was never God’s desire, but He knows too well that we live in a broken world, that is far from ideal. Single parents, I applaud you for your endurance and strength. It is a challenge to have the energy for one role, how much more to try to play both?!
But please understand, it is best for our children to see both, men and women represented and lived out in front of them. So whether you are divorced, widowed or never married, I do pray that you are able to find a Bible based church that will come around you, to provide good, healthy role models for your children. Singles, please know you are not alone.
And Church, this is part of what the rest of us should be doing. Remember we are all members of God’s Forever Family, and no one should be left out. It really does take a village to raise the next generation and help make this Forever Family’s foundation as firm and strong as possible, so let’s make it a point to reach out and help out.
<>< Peace, Diane
