‘“Haven’t you read the Scriptures?” Jesus replied. “They record that from the beginning ‘God made them male and female.’” And he said, “‘This explains why a man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one.’ Since they are no longer two but one, let no one split apart what God has joined together.”’ Matthew 19:4-6(NLT)
‘Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.’ Romans 12:2(NLT)
Devotional Content:
In today’s video, Dr. Kim asks Tony and Natalie this question. “If someone on the outside took a look at your family, would they see it as child-centered or balanced?”
How would you answer this question for your family? There is a lot of pressure to put all the focus on the kids. There is FOMO with your kids. Sure we want to give our kids opportunities to grow and develop the gifts and talents that God has given them but it cannot be at the expense of our marriage. Tony says it well, “I’m continuing to learn the skill of being able to say ‘no’ to a lot of things, so I can say ‘yes’ to the best things.”
Today’s Challenge:
Together look at the things as parents you are saying “yes” to. Are you saying “yes” to the best things for your marriage and your family? What needs to change?
Going Deeper:
What would happen if the two of you worked intentionally to have your marriage and your family balanced and looking different than “everyone else’s”?
from Marriage On Hold: Kids by Dr. Kim Kimberling