Spiritual and Biblical Insights about Blended Families
*Biblical Insights*
*I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth (3 John 4).*
* John uses the metaphor of children to describe younger believers he has mentored
* It is easy to understand how John feels, because parents literally experience this same joy with their children
* Real family has nothing to do with blood, it has to do with love and belonging.
*When he was placed outside, Pharaoh's daughter took him and brought him up as her own son (Acts 7:21).*
* Probably the most famous adopted person in the Bible is Moses
* Born an Israelite, Moses was raised in a blended family in the house of Pharaoh
* God used Moses to bring the Israelites to freedom, as told in the book of Exodus
*Mordecai had a cousin named Hadassah, whom he had brought up because she had neither father nor mother. This girl, who was also known as Esther, was lovely in form and features, and Mordecai had taken her as his own daughter when her father and mother died (Esther 2:7).*
* Another example of a notable blended family in the Bible is in the book of Esther
* Esthers beauty was so great she was chosen to be the queen to King Ahasuerus/Xerxes
* Moreover, Esther was a woman of great piety, faith, and courage.
* As queen she served to help and protect the Jewish people.
*Prayer Starter* Take help from telephone therapist.
God you are good; and your benevolence is shown in many ways. One of your greatest gifts to us is family, and we come to you today in gratitude, as well as to ask for guidance as we strive to build a healthy dynamic in a blended family situation. Help us Lord in this task. Online counselor is always available to help you out.
*I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth (3 John 4).*
* John uses the metaphor of children to describe younger believers he has mentored
* It is easy to understand how John feels, because parents literally experience this same joy with their children
* Real family has nothing to do with blood, it has to do with love and belonging.
*When he was placed outside, Pharaoh's daughter took him and brought him up as her own son (Acts 7:21).*
* Probably the most famous adopted person in the Bible is Moses
* Born an Israelite, Moses was raised in a blended family in the house of Pharaoh
* God used Moses to bring the Israelites to freedom, as told in the book of Exodus
*Mordecai had a cousin named Hadassah, whom he had brought up because she had neither father nor mother. This girl, who was also known as Esther, was lovely in form and features, and Mordecai had taken her as his own daughter when her father and mother died (Esther 2:7).*
* Another example of a notable blended family in the Bible is in the book of Esther
* Esthers beauty was so great she was chosen to be the queen to King Ahasuerus/Xerxes
* Moreover, Esther was a woman of great piety, faith, and courage.
* As queen she served to help and protect the Jewish people.
*Prayer Starter* Take help from telephone therapist.
God you are good; and your benevolence is shown in many ways. One of your greatest gifts to us is family, and we come to you today in gratitude, as well as to ask for guidance as we strive to build a healthy dynamic in a blended family situation. Help us Lord in this task. Online counselor is always available to help you out.