Hey Readers, have you seen the video, Becoming an Anchor in Your House? Here is a small excerpt from this powerful message Head to our channel or the app for the full sermon.
Be the Anchor in your Home
Navigating our emotions well is essential to navigating life as a victorious Christian. As parents, when we help our chidlren navigate disappointment with balance, we empower them to be overcomers, not victims.
For example, if your child has been denied a friend, or a playdate, when you remain calm and gently remind them how you are still there for them, we can teach our children emotional balance. However, when you respond emotionally to their emotions, and overreact, you can inadvertently nurture sadness in your children.
When those same children grow up as adults, this sadness will cling to them, even into their marriage and cause all kinds of havoc in their relationships. Instead, if your children are upset by loss or disappointment, diffuse their sadness. Respond with steady confidence and compassion, anchored by rock solid faith as a Beloved in the Lord.
Equally important, is that when our child is upset, we don’t underreact or shame their tears. Our Lord Jesus cried! When He approached the widow’s son funeral procession, He cried (Luke 7:11-17). People marveled when Jesus wept at Martha and Mary’s despair over Lazarus’ death (John 11). The perfect Man Jesus, wept. Tears are part of the gift of being human.
No matter our Age, we can Grow in Emotional Balance
Emotional balance can be taught. By the grace of the Spirit, despite the failings of our parents, no matter our age, we can change our default response in difficult situations.
Our balanced faithful response based on the unchanging Goodness of our God is essential to manintain peace and hope in our homes. As we grow into godly and understanding spouses and parents, we model a healthy example for our children to follow. More importantly, we anchor their faith by our consistently stable reactions to loss, trials and disappointments.
In Christ, we have the ability to be an emotionally safe place for our spouse and children. Let us loved as He has loved us.
When we take time to reflect and prepare our emotional response ahead of trials, we will better maintain equilibrium when losses come.
Let’s nurture joy in our families, to be fearless in faith, generous in mercy.
The Lord is coming, very very soon.
Shalom,
Prophet Shuju
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