God’s instruction to Israel about the home was definitive.
“Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one! You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength.
And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up.”(Deuteronomy 6:4-7)
A successful home starts with a covenant love relationship with God, is regulated by the truth of God’s Word, which is then applied to every area of life, and nurtured by meaningful conversations during the natural pauses of home life.
When a couple or family meet for sincere prayer, here’s what they are saying:
1. “Lord, we love You and want to be with You.”
2. “Lord, we are totally dependent on You for everything.”
3. “Lord, we know preeminence belongs to You.”
4. “Lord, You are the Head of our home.”
5. “Lord, bring us into harmony with you and each other.
Many other things could be added here, but the truth is clear. Living and praying together under Christ’s authority places us under His umbrella of safety and provides His power and grace. A safe home, satisfied with Jesus, brings God great glory and brings the people great blessing.