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“Worship the One who made the heaven and the earth.”—Revelation 14:7
As you have learned in this brochure, the Bible contains many principles that will help you and your family. Jehovah wants you to be happy. He promises that if you put his worship first, “all these other things will be added to you.” (Matthew 6:33) He really wants you to be his friend. Make use of every opportunity to cultivate your friendship with God. This is the greatest privilege a person can have.—Matthew 22:37, 38.
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1 STRENGTHEN YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH JEHOVAH
WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS: “‘I will become a father to you, and you will become sons and daughters to me,’ says Jehovah.” (2 Corinthians 6:18) God wants you to become his close friend. Prayer is one way to do this. Jehovah invites you to “pray constantly.” (1 Thessalonians 5:17) He is eager to hear your inner thoughts and concerns. (Philippians 4:6) When you pray with your family, they will see how real God is to you.
In addition to talking to God, you need to listen to him. You can do this by studying his Word and Bible-based publications. (Psalm 1:1, 2) Meditate on what you learn. (Psalm 77:11, 12) Listening to God also requires that you regularly attend Christian meetings.—Psalm 122:1-4.
Speaking to others about Jehovah is another important way to strengthen your relationship with him. The more you do this, the closer you will feel to him.—Matthew 28:19, 20.
WHAT YOU CAN DO:
Set aside time every day to read the Bible and pray
As a family, give spiritual activities priority over entertainment and relaxation
2 ENJOY YOUR FAMILY WORSHIP
WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS: “Draw close to God, and he will draw close to you.” (James 4:8) You need to schedule and follow through on a regular program of family worship. (Genesis 18:19) But more is needed. God must be part of your daily life. Strengthen your family’s relationship with God by speaking about him “when you sit in your house and when you walk on the road and when you lie down and when you get up.” (Deuteronomy 6:6, 7) Make it your goal to be like Joshua, who said: “As for me and my household, we will serve Jehovah.”—Joshua 24:15.
WHAT YOU CAN DO:
Have a consistent training program that takes into account the needs of each member of your family
There is nothing better than worshipping Jehovah God. He is delighted to see you and your family sincerely serving him. As you do this, you will come to love and imitate Jehovah more and more. (Mark 12:30; Ephesians 5:1) Having God in your marriage makes your bond with your mate stronger. (Ecclesiastes 4:12; Isaiah 48:17) You and your family can be happy forever, knowing that “Jehovah your God has blessed you.”—Deuteronomy 12:7.
When was the last time we prayed together as a couple?
What can I study with my family that will strengthen our faith in Jehovah?
Allow nothing to interfere with your family worship
Ahead of time, let your family know what will be discussed so that they can prepare
Make sure that each family member is present
Create a peaceful atmosphere that all will enjoy
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WHAT CAN THE BIBLE TEACH US?
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My daughter was born just before Christmas (I can’t believe she is about to turn 4 already!) and man, that was a whirlwind of a month that year. I went from nesting, to learning about a new baby, to sleep deprivation, to Christmas day, all in a matter of weeks.
We were able to prepare a lot of things ahead of time, like getting the shopping done and the decorations up, but I feel like I can safely say, that was the last year we had any amount of calm during the month of December – and a lot of that was because brand new babies sleep so much. Haha.
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This year, she’s all about Santa, and my son is at the age where all the ornaments get pulled off the tree. Which keeps things interesting!
It’s been so much fun, but I’d be lying if I said we weren’t on-the-go from Thanksgiving right up until Christmas. Shopping, traveling, baking, wrapping – if you’re a parent, you know just what I mean! There have been times when the kids eat a little something in the grocery cart because the store was a lot busier than I anticipated. Happy Family foods are great for times like these – I can bring some organic puffs to keep little mister happy, and with the added DHA and probiotics, it’s a snack that I feel good about. Visit the Happy Family website to learn about organic baby and toddler food!
I especially love the fruit and veggie pouches. They’re great for at home, but I mainly pick them up for the babysitters! If Kevin and I have to do some top-secret Santa business, it makes dinnertime so much easier to leave instructions for, and to bring along if we’re dropping the kids off with a friend or a family member. Not everyone is prepared for healthy baby and toddler meals, so I know that my son can still get a nutritious meal – without any extra hassle for someone doing us a huge favor!
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Are your holidays as hectic as ours? What’s your best tip for taking babies on-the-go this time of year?