Bishop Gerald Doggett
Someone once said, “Families are like fudge, mostly sweet with a few nuts!” Your family could be the exception, but so many families today are reeling under the stress of lack, and the inability to make ends meet. Problems arise when one family member carries an emotional hurt and filters their words and actions through that hurt. It compounds an already tough situation. A shortage of money along with other circumstances can become the straw that breaks the camel’s back; or breaks the marriage, and family unit.
Give each of your family members extra grace. Times might be tough and complex problems might be involved, but try to understand that everyone is doing their best. Encourage instead of criticize, bless instead of curse, affirm instead of reject, and embrace with genuine hugs and love as you navigate these rough waters of family financial difficulty. Your family has been given unique genetics to navigate any storm of life. Access those qualities by coming together, talking openly and honestly about your fears and areas of stress. Commit to let God lead your family through this present difficulty, and you can experience safety, and security, in both FAMILY AND FINANCES!
Someone once said, “Families are like fudge, mostly sweet with a few nuts!” Your family could be the exception, but so many families today are reeling under the stress of lack, and the inability to make ends meet. Problems arise when one family member carries an emotional hurt and filters their words and actions through that hurt. It compounds an already tough situation. A shortage of money along with other circumstances can become the straw that breaks the camel’s back; or breaks the marriage, and family unit.
Give each of your family members extra grace. Times might be tough and complex problems might be involved, but try to understand that everyone is doing their best. Encourage instead of criticize, bless instead of curse, affirm instead of reject, and embrace with genuine hugs and love as you navigate these rough waters of family financial difficulty. Your family has been given unique genetics to navigate any storm of life. Access those qualities by coming together, talking openly and honestly about your fears and areas of stress. Commit to let God lead your family through this present difficulty, and you can experience safety, and security, in both FAMILY AND FINANCES!
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