Our families are a source of comfort and joy, yet they also cause us great pain and frustration. Why do the people we ought to love most often become those we fight with most? Don't despair; this series explains how the Bible offers wisdom to help you navigate the often stormy waters of family life to build meaningful and lasting relationships.
There is bound to be friction in a family. It is important to deal with it to prevent negative feelings from festering and damaging relationships. Find out the key to doing so!
1. Why does it feel so hard to forgive? Why does the Bible command us to forgive nevertheless?
2. How have you been hurt by your family members? How have your hurts affected you and how do you deal with them?
3. Knowing how much God loves you, how can you seek to release forgiveness to your family members?
We want to be loved by our families but their love is often flawed. Find out how we can love better and build stronger families!
1. Why does loving always require sacrifice? What do you find hard to sacrifice for your family members?
2. How do you show love to your family? How much do you think they feel that you love them?
3. What practical changes is God asking you to make in order to love your family members better?
1. What is one tension you face between fulfilling your personal agenda and your family responsibilities?
2. How do you want to manage your family tensions differently after hearing this message?
3. What would you say is your purpose in life and how does it influence the way you make priorities and treat your family?