A scripture and a message: “Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house; your sons will be like olive shoos around your table. Thus is the man blesses who fears the Lord.” Psalm 128: 3-4
Families today are pulled apart in so many ways. Busyness keeps everyone on the run, with little time to share to a meal or a meaningful conversation. Television, computers, video games etc. isolate family members within the home; and work, school, sports, and a myriad of entertainment options separate them without.
A husband and wife must intentionally make time to spend together as a couple, and time for everyone to interact as a family. This doesn’t preclude the above activities; doing together is more rewarding than just being together! The secret is to resist the pull toward disconnection.
If one family member is involved in a sport, have everyone else attend the games regularly to shout encouragement. Hid those headphones and turn on the speakers; take turns playing DJ, and have a dance contest! Host a video game tournament including everyone’s favorite games, with a handicap system so everyone has a chance to win. If it’s just the two of you, try finding a hubby, volunteer activity, or Church service in which both of you can become involved.
Pray about this. It may take some creativity and effort in today’s individualistic society, but with Heavenly Father’s help, you can keep your marriage and family intact. After all, His promise in Psalm 128 includes the blessing of togetherness.
Con amor,
Vero
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