Selfishness is Out!

There is no room for selfishness or self-centeredness in a family. Quit thinking about our own needs and concentrate on what your spouse needs. Christ only thought about others and served others. It is time to become more Christlike and lose yourself in the service of your family. Don't be so selfish; there is no "I" in the word "Love." Serving one another does not mean being a slave to each other. It means that love motivates actions that help and sustain each other, to build each other up.

If you're a work-aholic stop now!!! Who is benefiting from this you or your family. You may answer that you are doing it for your family but to what expense. If you don't spend time with them who cares if they have a nice house or a fancy car. Get in some quality family time. Play some games, go to the park, watch a movie together. Usually every Friday or Saturday night Pat and I and the kids sit down to watch a movie and just to relax and unwind from the busy week we have all had. On Sundays we try to make it habit to sit down and play games together. When the older kids were younger it helped to build good relationships between them and Pat.

I can't say that everything is perfect, but because Pat and I put forth the effort to meet the other one's needs our relationship is so much better. Another thing to remember is think about why you married your spouse those many or few years ago. Every time I do this, I fall in love with Pat all over again. He is the best thing that has ever happened to me and I want to make sure I do everything possible to keep it that way.

As always go to the one who knows you best and ask for help and guidance.