Purpose for family
It is not good for the man to be alone; I will make him a helper suitable for him" ...with every animal created none was suitable for him, So God made woman from man. For this reason a man shall leave his father and his mother, and be joined to his wife; and they shall become one flesh. (Gen 2:18,20,21-22,24). Jesus and the early church taught this truth (Matthew 19:5,Mark 10:7-Mark 10:8,1 Corinthians 6:16,Ephesians 5:31). God blesses homes where he is put first and the family is "in the Lord" (1 Cor 11:11-12). "In the Lord" is to love one another as Jesus loves us, experiencing unity with God and complete joy (John 13:34-35;15:5-11). The first commandment with a promise is to honor your father and mother that it may go well with you (Ex 20:12).
- We praise you for your plan and see your faithfulness in the world population
- Help us to value our extended family as you value them
- Help us to experience true forgiveness in forgiving others
- Help us to see the foreigner as a distant relative
In Christ we are adopted into God's eternal family
In Christ you have redeemed us (Eph 1:7, Psalm 49:8, 111:9, 130:7, Luke 1:68,2:38), adopted us in your family (Eph 1:5, Gal 4:5), we've received your Spirit (John 3) and we eagerly wait for the redemption of our body (Romans 8:15,23). Through this adoption, we receive the promises given to Israelites (Romans 9:4). Thank you for all the gracious gifts you given us to live in the light and bring your message of redemption to others. In Christ we have everything needed to heal broken family relationships in our homes, church and community. Give us grace to follow where you lead. In Jesus name.
It is not good for the man to be alone; I will make him a helper suitable for him" ...with every animal created none was suitable for him, So God made woman from man. For this reason a man shall leave his father and his mother, and be joined to his wife; and they shall become one flesh. (Gen 2:18,20,21-22,24). Jesus and the early church taught this truth (Matthew 19:5,Mark 10:7-Mark 10:8,1 Corinthians 6:16,Ephesians 5:31). God blesses homes where he is put first and the family is "in the Lord" (1 Cor 11:11-12). "In the Lord" is to love one another as Jesus loves us, experiencing unity with God and complete joy (John 13:34-35;15:5-11). The first commandment with a promise is to honor your father and mother that it may go well with you (Ex 20:12).
- We praise you for your plan and see your faithfulness in the world population
- Help us to value our extended family as you value them
- Help us to experience true forgiveness in forgiving others
- Help us to see the foreigner as a distant relative
In Christ we are adopted into God's eternal family
In Christ you have redeemed us (Eph 1:7, Psalm 49:8, 111:9, 130:7, Luke 1:68,2:38), adopted us in your family (Eph 1:5, Gal 4:5), we've received your Spirit (John 3) and we eagerly wait for the redemption of our body (Romans 8:15,23). Through this adoption, we receive the promises given to Israelites (Romans 9:4). Thank you for all the gracious gifts you given us to live in the light and bring your message of redemption to others. In Christ we have everything needed to heal broken family relationships in our homes, church and community. Give us grace to follow where you lead. In Jesus name.
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