When you know that you are loved by God, it changes you, your relationships and your family.

Notes And Next Steps

Ephesians 6:1-9 + Part 8 of the series “Masterpiece in Progress: Ephesians"

When you know that you are loved by God himself, it changes you, your relationships and your family.

How much a person in each of these roles believes and practices God’s love determines how they treat others.

Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. (Ephesians 6:4)

Children, obey your parents in the Lord … Fathers, bring [children] up in the training and instruction of the Lord … Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord. (Ephesians 6:1,4,7)

The entire environment is changed by God’s brighter light that he shines like flipping a light switch, like the sunrise on a new day.

How can your family experience healthy change?

SPIRITUAL NEXT STEPS

1. 1. 1. Do some research about research a spiritually vibrant household by reading this: https://www.barna.com/research/spiritually-vibrant-household/. Write down two ideas for improvement in your family. Develop a plan to implement it. Pray about it as a family.
      2. Our newest LifeGroup at CrossLife is a book club for parents. Call or text Josh Wilson for more details 832-489-4694.
      3. CrossLife partners with Time of Grace to produce encouraging 5-minute videos offering Bible guidance. Last week the topic was divorce. Find God’s grace and truth about divorce here http://www.yourtimeofgrace.org.
      4. Pastor Daron posts a daily blog, and recently wrote about Labor Day and explained a bit more about the Bible’s approach to slavery. Read it here http://crosslifepf.org/9-2-19-usefulness/.