Love blooms
Rooted and grounded in love… (Ephesians 3.17)
Welcome to the first day of this true family challenge, which aims to see in the Bible the principles that will help us heal, restore and strengthen the union with one another. The crisis in the family is really worrisome in these times, its consequences are tragic if they are not addressed and solved in time, leaving traces over time. That is why we invite you to invest time in the most important things in our lives, healthy principles that will help strengthen family ties.
Today we begin with this statement "No family is truly happy without Love." Because love creates the most fertile ground in which to raise our children. Just as flowers are provided the ideal environment for growth in a greenhouse, the loving home also provides the best context for children to flourish. Your children should not only be the fruit of your love, but also be deeply rooted in sustaining such love every day. Every child is born with a thirst for love that lasts a lifetime. Children who grow up in loving families often walk with their heads held high during the day and sleep soundly at night.
Daughters rooted in love dazzle with success and are less fearful if they fail. Without a doubt, the love you express to your children is much more valuable than any possession you can give them. You can send them to prestigious schools, dress them in the best clothes, guide them with the wisest rules, etc. But if they don't rest in your unconditional love, you are neglecting a much more vital need for them to truly succeed in life.
Children already have fundamental questions hidden in their hearts: am I important? Will anyone really care about me? Do I have what it takes? God has assigned mothers and fathers to be the first to answer these questions clearly and consistently throughout the years. If children are not sure that the words "I love you" apply to their hearts, they will be tempted to seek validation in their performance or in other people's opinions. There will be many insecurities.
Failure will be more devastating, because your sense of self worth and identity are hanging by a thread. But what happens when a child perceives the deep love of their parents over the years? Their needs are constantly being met. Your dreams are faithfully encouraged. What's more, when this kind of loving relationship develops between you and your child, it becomes the best environment to pass on your beliefs, your values, your faith and your legacy to him and future generations.
Ephesians 4.14-15 says: "... but speaking the truth in love, let us grow in ALL aspects." “Truth in love is also critical to effective parenting, indeed for every relationship. Truth guides what you say while love dictates how, why and when you say it. When love is the fertile ground, the truth is transformed into a more fruitful seed.
By working together, truth and love form a deep trust between you and your child. In contrast, when parents try to force the truth into a relationship poisoned by anger, bitterness, insecurity, or emotional isolation, those truths become twisted or rejected over time.