A Home is place of sanctuary where the family can feel safe from all the storms of life, if it is founded on principles that bring lasting Joy and Happiness. As a father of eight children and nine grandchildren, and one more on the way, it is not difficult to remember the many storms that have descended with fury upon my family. I have learned that in order to survive these terrible tempests a family must be firmly founded on true moorings and principles before the storm hits in order to survive and shield each other from the devastation that could lay waste to any family. The lessons I have learned may be of value to some of you, so it is my intent to present ideas in this blog that I know can bless your family in ways that it has blessed mine. I know that as you apply the principles taught on this blog in your life and in the individual lives of your family that you will be blessed in ways that you could never have imagined. I know this, because I have learned, applied and witnessed the blessings in my own family. The only way that you will know is to make the attempt.
Will you?
I have thought about the meaning of home in different ways. And I believe that as a father, I have to draw a picture of home for my daughter in the near future. And the key part of the home is the relationship of husband and wife. Although Daisy and I seems holding happy marriage, we do quarrel. Sometimes, I want to force my understanding or thoughts to her, and cannot or not willing to tolerate her idea. But after that, it seems to me as a little thing at all. I know this kind of behavior is not good at all, and I am trying to control myself away from that. But it happens sometime. What do you think for this? How could I view/behavior for the different ideas between us?
ReplyDeleteHamlet, it is easy to see that you have thought much about being a Father and Husband by your insightful comments. In order to have a strong home, your relationship with Daisy is the foundation. None of us are perfect in our relationships and make mistakes. Sometimes we want to force our desires on our spouse or children or we get into arguments and disagreements. If and when this happens, we need to be humble enough to ask for forgiveness, because we can only be successful if we are equal partners in the marriage and learn how to work together in love and unity in all decisions. We must respect each other and treat each other with respect. We must learn to listen and accept each others ideas and thoughts, assuming they are based on good and sound principles. I have added another post that becomes a foundational piece in helping you together to base your thoughts, ideas and principles upon that will help you become more unified in your purpose. Consider the thougths regarding a living God, your father, who loves you both as His children. This truth will help you begin to understand how relationships in marriage and family are nurtured and developed to bring you true joy and happiness.
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