A Safe Haven

A Safe Haven “The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant words promote instruction.” Proverbs 16:21 Once our words are said, they can never really be taken back. This can be a frightening thought, as so many people say things they really don’t mean, which can have catastrophic ramifications on other people. We must consider both the right words and the right timing, especially when speaking words of correction to our children. We must always be thinking about building others up instead of tearing them down. We have tried to communicate our values to our children throughout our lives, and I believe we have successfully done this, as I believe they are living their lives with the values we have taught them, and are passing these values on down to their children. This is the process I believe God wants families to operate under. Our parents were able to communicate with us, and pass what their parents had passed down through them, and we in turn have been successful in passing this down to our children. This is what the family is all about, as God has given us the guidelines throughout the Bible, and it is the responsibility of the parents to know these guidelines and teach these to their children. Our homes are the most intimate places on earth, for us and our children. Our homes need to be a greenhouse of beauty and growth for us and our families, but this will only become a reality when we follow the instructions of God. When we’re tempted to treat each other harshly, we need to consider God’s model of forgiveness toward each other. Learning to communicate with your spouse and your children is a process, and I know that sometimes it may seem like we are speaking different languages. But over time, and with enough effort, we must learn to understand each other. It is so important to make our homes a haven of peace for our families and our children. Robert W. Brock My Daily Devotional Volume Seven December 3