Looking Outward of Family to Share God's Gift
Well, we have been focusing on this issue from the beginning of this year and see many efforts by all of us to bring friends and loved ones to Easter service, bible studies etc. That's very encouraging but like what Sus mentioned, we need to form a inner circle of support for the growing needs of family members.
One area would be to settle the growing number of toddlers in our group - a need that will require some consideration. Otherwise, it will tough for parents to come each week, knowing their kids are still to taken care of while in the meeting.
Another area brought up would be to be flexible or even opened to when we meet each week. Friday is usually a more traditional day to have SF but should not be carved in stone. But again, some planning is required to give us structured flexibility.
Lastly, I go back to the pillar of our family life - prayer. Do you actually know what to pray for each member today? If not, I fear we are kidding ourselves playing SF. Its as critical as our daily devotion and in no wise an option. I want to encourage each of us to find a member you can support in prayer and in so doing build stronger relationships in the family.
God bless.
Posted in: Quiet Time on Sunday, May 06, 2007 at