Making time for the family
Getting Connected With Family: God’s Design for Community
Family is one of God’s greatest gifts. Whether by blood, marriage, adoption, or spiritual bond, we were never meant to walk through life alone. In today’s busy world, it’s easy to let family connections slip behind schedules, screens, and responsibilities—but God calls us back to something better.
Why Family Matters
The Bible reminds us in Ecclesiastes 4:9–10, “Two are better than one… If either of them falls down, one can help the other up.” Family is meant to be a source of support, encouragement, and unconditional love. When we invest in these relationships, we reflect Christ’s heart for unity.
Practical Ways to Reconnect
Make time, not excuses – set aside regular family meals, game nights, or devotion times.
Share your faith – pray together, discuss Scripture, and encourage each other spiritually.
Serve side by side – look for opportunities to volunteer as a family at church or in the community.
Listen more deeply – give space for honest conversations without distractions.
Church as Your Extended Family
God also places us in a spiritual family—the church. This is where we find brothers and sisters who walk alongside us, celebrate with us, and pray for us. If your earthly family feels distant or broken, the body of Christ is here to embrace you with open arms.
Take the Next Step
Whether you’re strengthening ties at home or finding connection within the church, don’t wait. Reach out. Send that text. Plan that dinner. Join that small group. Love grows when we nurture it.
You are not alone. You belong to a family—both in your home and in Christ.
