As we continue in our week of loving people well,

today we're going to learn about loving family.

For some, this is an easy task,

but for many, this is a little more difficult.

The beauty of it is, our God is with us

every step along the way.

He has purpose and power for you

in loving the family in which he's placed you.

Our families have the potential

to be our greatest place of influence.

How might he use you today

to minister for his goodness and glory?

Welcome to the First 15 podcast.

Thank you. Our scripture for today comes from Exodus 20 verse 12. Scripture says,

Honor your father and your mother,

that your days may be long in the land

that the Lord your God is giving you.

One of the most direct examples of the kingdom of God on the earth is the family unit.

God longs to use the love between family members to tell the world of his love as the creator and father of all. As believers, we must choose to continually love, forgive,

help, and pursue strong relationships with those God has given us as our family.

You are not a member of your family by mistake. Psalm 139 verse 13 says,

for you formed my inward parts. You knitted me together in my mother's womb. God formed you

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