Daily Bible Reading

For Personal and Family Devotions

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Habits of a
REAL
Christian Family

q Daily Bible Reading – Set a quiet time when you can read your Bible and pray (5 to 60 minutes).

q Personal Bible Study – Record in your journal.  At least once a week, you should set aside time to search God’s word for answers to your family’s and your problems and concerns.  If no pressing issues, then set aside time to learn more about God.  The more time you spend in the word of God, the better! 

q Prayer – Record in your journal.  Pray for one another’s needs.  Write down each person’s name and problem.  Then list at least five things God must do to help the person with his or her problem.  Let your family know you see their struggles, you care, and you’re praying.

q Thanksgiving – Make a written or mental list of the blessings and benefits your family members bring you and the rest of your family.  Express thanks to God and family verbally, through your attitude toward them, especially when upset with or disappointed in them.  Say thanks!  Show thanks!  This is key if you want to be happy and have enjoyable relationships.  Here are three key ways to practice thanksgiving with your family. 

 o   Joyful – Be pleasant to be around.  Smile.  Laugh.  Tell a joke or two.
 o   Encouragement – When a family member is discouraged or has accomplished something, be encouraging.  Say or do something nice for him or her, a kind word, a glass of water, a nice note or card, etc.
 o   Helpfulness – Be helpful.  Offer a helping hand to one another.  Don’t make your family feel like they’re in it by themselves or that you are selfish and don’t care about their workload.  Simply say, “Need my help?” and mean it.  They will return the favor when you need help sometimes.  (Ephesians 4:28)

q Neatness and Organization – Keep your space and yourself neat and organized.  See 1 Timothy 3:5.  Home is practice for how you will serve God in His church.  Besides, this shows appreciation for the blessings God and others have presented you.  It also shows that you want those entering your space to feel welcome and comfortable. 

q Slow to Anger – Relax!  Do not allow yourself to become quickly angered.  Uncontrolled, ungodly anger causes more problems than it fixes.  (James 1:19; Titus 1:7)

 o   Easy-going and Respectful – If you do become angered, do not be argumentative.  Watch your tongue and tone of voice.  Be a peacemaker.  Look for ways to solve the problem that please God and, if possible, everyone involved.