Lets have a ladies' talk about unity. It is a broad subject, so I want to focus on unity in the family and how we can improve it. Or, what you do to unite your family.
SweetLissa
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Nikismom
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Oh this is a wonderful subject!
I personally feel that creating unity in our family starts at the dinner table! We all sit down for EVERY meal at the table and we pray together, then share a meal. During supper (mostly) we discuss what has happened in each persons day. When our oldest daughter was at home we used this time to have discussions about not only school but church, and the bible. If we had something that required further scriptural reference we would address it as a family after the meal was complete. Now that we are starting again with our little one, she has already learned that we don't eat a meal with out blessing it. she will grab my hand and daddy's hand and bow her head and wait for someone to pray! ( such a fast learner and HUGE blessing)
Prayer is also what I feel unites our family. Even when we can not be together we KNOW that we are always praying for each other. Hubby and I try to have prayer together each night before bed. Some nights baby is included and some nights she is already in bed having been prayed over by one or both of us.
Prayer and dinner....The bible tells us to pray, break bread and fellowship with other believers... so why shouldn't we apply this principle to our family lives?
I personally feel that creating unity in our family starts at the dinner table! We all sit down for EVERY meal at the table and we pray together, then share a meal. During supper (mostly) we discuss what has happened in each persons day. When our oldest daughter was at home we used this time to have discussions about not only school but church, and the bible. If we had something that required further scriptural reference we would address it as a family after the meal was complete. Now that we are starting again with our little one, she has already learned that we don't eat a meal with out blessing it. she will grab my hand and daddy's hand and bow her head and wait for someone to pray! ( such a fast learner and HUGE blessing)
Prayer is also what I feel unites our family. Even when we can not be together we KNOW that we are always praying for each other. Hubby and I try to have prayer together each night before bed. Some nights baby is included and some nights she is already in bed having been prayed over by one or both of us.
Prayer and dinner....The bible tells us to pray, break bread and fellowship with other believers... so why shouldn't we apply this principle to our family lives?
Lysistrata
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Unity comes during fun times! The family that plays together, stays together! Sports, cook outs, camping, fishing, hiking, game nights, movie nights, family dinner dates, and road trips!
Great input, ladies.
Psa 1:1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.
Psa 1:2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
Psa 1:3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
We stumble sometimes, but we try very hard to meditate on the word both day and night. This means that usually we read and pray right before bed and as we wake up. It is a great way to start and finish a day. We are not perfect at it but we find that if our hearts are in the right place, God honors our attempts.
I also agree that play time is a great time to build unity in a family. Without the unity built during the fun times, there is no strength to endure the rough times.
Great responses! I appreciate the input.
Psa 1:1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.
Psa 1:2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
Psa 1:3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
We stumble sometimes, but we try very hard to meditate on the word both day and night. This means that usually we read and pray right before bed and as we wake up. It is a great way to start and finish a day. We are not perfect at it but we find that if our hearts are in the right place, God honors our attempts.
I also agree that play time is a great time to build unity in a family. Without the unity built during the fun times, there is no strength to endure the rough times.
Great responses! I appreciate the input.
Psa 133:1 A Song of degrees of David. Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!
Psa 133:2 It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron's beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments;
Psa 133:3 As the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion: for there the LORD commanded the blessing, even life for evermore.
Any thoughts?
Psa 133:2 It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron's beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments;
Psa 133:3 As the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion: for there the LORD commanded the blessing, even life for evermore.
Any thoughts?
sweetthing26
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Personally we try and make Saturday and Sunday days when are entire family is together and can spend time together as a family and hang out. We generally watch movies and have all of our meals together on these days. I just love being able to spend the time with my family.
Liz
Liz
Good topic, Lissa! It makes me think about how each family needs to have a feel for their special purpose. Would our families walk more in unity if we were all on the same page of what was important for us to do for God as a family? Does the husband have the main responsiblity to build unity in the family or can the wife or wives be the motivating force in it? We all have the ability to NOT be in unity if we choose but what helps us the most to keep stiving for unity in our families? Is it ultimately our desire to be a mature child of God that helps us focus on making our family strong and united? Just some thoughts....
Is unity with others a decsion on our parts or is it a learned characteristic over time with experience? Or both?
lol, what has gotten into me today. I think I need to start with looking up the definition of unity!
Julieb
Is unity with others a decsion on our parts or is it a learned characteristic over time with experience? Or both?
lol, what has gotten into me today. I think I need to start with looking up the definition of unity!
Julieb