The Power Of Love

The Power Of Love “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment.” Matthew 22:37 Making God first in our lives is something that we must all do, and is so important to relate on to our children. The love of God in the family is something that cannot be replaced in any other way. Parents have the responsibility to their children to demonstrate their love to each other, and then to their children in every aspect of their life. Parents must walk the talk in putting this command of God at the forefront in every aspect of their lives. Children must see their parents be the example of showing love within their own family structure, and also to others by their actions every day. The power of love can have these effects on a child. If a child lives with criticism, he learns to condemn. If a child lives with hostility, he learns to fight. If a child lives with ridicule, he learns to be shy. If a child lives with shame, he learns to feel guilty. If a child lives with tolerance, he learns to be patient. If a child lives with encouragement, he learns to be confident. If a child lives with praise, he learns to appreciate. If a child lives with fairness, he learns justice. If a child lives with approval, he learns to like himself. A cohesive family unit is essential to the well being of all members of the family. The family must work together as one unit in order to have any kind of order and peace. A family divided and going in all different directions will have problems in dealing with each other. Parents must set the tone and atmosphere for the family. It is so important to have the family structure in place where children see the presence of love at all times. The love the parents have for each other needs to be evident at all times to the children. Children need to feel the love the parents have for them, as we can never give our children too much love. Robert W. Brock My Daily Devotional Volume Seven July 26