The New..

I don't know whether I'm more disgusted or appalled with the blatant disdainful attitude towards the family unit. I'm almost speechless. Almost. I do have a few words. It appears the family that is trying its best to remain together through horrible circumstances and support one another is looked upon by many as inferior or even worse, offensive and abhorrent. When did we become so self centered that we can no longer respect the individuals that are blessed with others that love them everyday? What happened to us? Where is our love for God's most precious creation? The normal family (at least what I've always thought to be normal) is now considered the dysfunctional one. I think one thing is overshadowing this new viewpoint...the normal is becoming the minority. More and more families are quitting.

Just recently, I witnessed a child being mocked from an adult. That is sad enough just realizing it was adult against child but more importantly, it was a family member against their own. How very sad and I must say, this momma was mad. It sickened me to think of the homes where this kind of behavior is practiced and in some households, on a daily basis. And we wonder why 5 and 6 year olds are walking around so stressed?! Come on dad and mom..aunt and uncle..sister and brother..cousins, grandparents! Its time to take a look at how we are treating those that look up to us. What kind of example are you being? Are they aware of your love? Check yourself for a minute...do you even love them?

And for those of you that want to be legalistic in your Christianity and say God's work is the most important, please hear this tiny voice as it implores you to not despise your family responsibilities and relationships. Please don't use commitment to God's work to justify neglecting your family. That is just wrong on many levels and it does not reflect the heart of God at all. Also, for those of you that have lost your family or no longer in contact with family due to circumstances beyond your control, I sympathize with your pain and loneliness. If you will choose not to hate the families that are making it work, you will be able to heal and mature from your brokenness. Wisdom will begin to replace pain as you show mercy. And you will realize most of those thriving families are struggling to stay strong and face hurdles everyday. A lot of the time during this maturing process, many of you will be rewarded with new family relationships. So please don't write God's plan out of your family..He's not finished!

I encourage you to read and re-read Ephesians 5 and 6..scripture that shares a lot of wisdom about the family structure. Open your heart again my friend.