Day 5: Your Parents

Divorce. A tiny 7-letter-word but has already broken numerous of families, yet to some, it has also settled them for good. In Christian marriage, divorce is discouraged. According to an anthropologist named Margaret Mead, both growing selfishness and irresponsibility have destroyed half of all the marriages while many of the innocent children are produced. The main motivations too often why some wants to change their partners is what they called the "me-first" attitude. It is the hope to find someone who can "please me– do things–my– way– meet my standards", making someone sorrowfully disappointed.

You know, entering a marriage is not obviously all about this kind of thinking. Marriage also means living for the other no matter how tough the situation may seem which mostly unprepared young couples failed to recognize when a baby arrives, triggering the crisis often. Thus, the children sadly suffer the most at the end of the day with some growing desolately. The parents might still share a house and children despite separation but then, a true home and marriage is nowhere to be seen. Hence, the following basic keys can help any couple to build an indestructible home.

Note: As you can see, the topic should supposed to be all about my parents but then, I've been talking about them on my previous articles so I've decided to publish one where parents can make a stable home producing happy children from the book called Answers (ain't really sure if it's the exact name because the cover's lost) by Keith Piper. I hope it's fine with @Ellehcimtwisting this 5th day of your 30 days writing challenge. (gabuot-buot jud ko madii huhu)

1. FOLLOW GOD'S INSTRUCTIONS IN THE BIBLE

"By following God's instructions in the Bible, we can succeed. By ignoring God's way, tragedy results."

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These tragic results include homes breaking up, lives getting shattered, the loyalties of children will be divided and they'll get bruises that will hurt them all their lives, and lastly, the bride and groom's beautiful dream will turn into a nightmare.

When both partners are genuinely committed to God, there's no doubt for the relationship to be tougher in every way. This would be possible by receiving Jesus Christ as Savior who died at the cross just to save us from our sins. Baptism then would testify how your old life and way of doing things died with Christ and that you have been raised to a new way of life to do things in God's way. As only God can see your faith, baptism is an ordinance in the Bible and a way to show people that you are commiting your life to Him.

With these, good works will then follow as you also have to commit to yourself personally to do what's right and best. Further, leading a good example and training your children while they are still little will surely make a great difference. As such, simple steps like regularly attending church together as a family matters. A Christ-centered and Bible-believing church may it be convenient or not is necessary as God's principles for Christian living will be discussed.

Personally, it is very efficient. I only honestly felt like forced before to go to church because my parents wanted us to be there and that my father is the pastor. Imagine waking up very early in the morning to prepare and travel almost an hour? Plus it was so boring for me during sermons even though children like me were isolated during the first part of the service to teach us in a way that we can understand. We sing songs, hear bible stories, play games, memorize verses, and the best part for me before was the prizes haha. As I grew older, I slowly understand the true meaning of worship, who God is in my life and how important attending Sunday services are.

Thus, today, me and my siblings don't feel like forced anymore to do this. And in times when our parents are truly discouraged because of the trials or even any circumstance that will try to stop us from doing such, we didn't let it hinder us as we already know that following and serving God needs nothing and no one to depend on. We already have 6 days for ourselves in a week and God's day is only a short span of time so it's like robbing His time.

In addition, reading the Bible as well as praying everyday with your partner and children is an another instruction. These will not just make your bond stronger as a family but will also teach the children how important such in a Christian's life. They can be a great influence in the society especially to their peers creating a beautiful change.

7 Basic Keys For A Happy Marriage: A Christian View (II)

Zup! I'll just repost my previous article for today's blog guys. Will make it up to you soon.

Thanks. Owe you big time! ♡

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