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The Christian Family’s. PEPSI. FOUNDATION. P. rays. The family that prays together stays together. E. ats. The family that eats together grows and stays together. P. lays. The family that plays together heals, grows, and stays together. S. leeps.
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The Christian Family’s PEPSI FOUNDATION
P rays The family that prays together stays together.
E ats The family that eats together grows and stays together.
P lays The family that plays together heals, grows, and stays together.
S leeps The family that sleeps together understands, heals, grows, and stays together.
I ntends The family that intends together matures, understands, heals, grows, and stays together.
The Christian Family’s PEPSI FOUNDATION
P rays The family that prays together stays together.
Isaiah 56:7 "My house shall be called a house of prayer for all people."
Prayer Joshua 24:15 ". . . . but as for me and my house we will serve the Lord."
The vehicle we use to talk to God Prayer Worship It’s about our alligence
Everyone? Those are believers Non-believers should only invited Who Should Attend?
First thing in the morning Pray or have worship with children before going to bed. When to Have Worship
Short and sweet No longer than 10-15 minutes. Six to eight minutes is excellent. Include the children Worship Mechinics
Sing one song (or two) Read a short Bible passage Read the chosen devotion One family member prays for everyone Hug and kiss after prayer Program
A chosen spot/room Bedroom Dinning table Living Room Where to Have Worship?
Make a schedule Everyone can have a chance to lead Who Can Lead in Worship?
Too much television viewing Too busy Satanic music Friends/neighbors/relatives Work Selfishness What are the roadblocks to prayer?
E ats The family that eats together grows and stays together.
Eating together is one of the most intimate activities families and couples can do together.
Eat in the same area (together). Eat at least two meals a week together. Ideally, it should be at least once a day. Meal times is a time for intense sharing. Always include the children. Meal Time Guidelines
Taking the time to laugh together Taking the time to have fun together Chilling out together Going places together Playing Together Means:
P lays The family that plays together heals, grows, and stays together.
It means everyone sleeping in the same house. Not in grandma’s house. It means husband and wife sleeping in the same bed. It means parents not going to sleep while their children watch TV. It means having a healthy time to go to bed. Sleeping Together
I ntends The family that intends together matures, understands, heals, grows, and stays together.
There must be a deliberate, intentional effort to keep Christ at the center of the home.
Joshua 24:15 ". . . . but as for me and my house we will serve the Lord."
Characteristics of Happy/Stable Relationships/Families 1.Happy/stable couples realize a good relationship/family is not a gift but it is an achievement. Every relationship, left up to natural instincts will self-destruct. Because a relationship is a living organism it can’t self-regulate and self-maintain.
Characteristics of Happy/Stable Relationships 2.Happy/stable couples realize a good relationship is the result of intentional, deliberate, counterinstinctive, behavior on the part of each partner.
Is your family a haven of rest? Does each family member look forward to coming home at the end of the work day? Do you have a set time to commune with God as a family.