1 00:00:00,160 --> 00:00:01,760 Speaker 1: Hi, this is Victoria. 2 00:00:01,840 --> 00:00:05,000 Speaker 2: Thank you so much for downloading this podcast. I believe 3 00:00:05,040 --> 00:00:07,680 Speaker 2: God has amazing things in your future. I hope you 4 00:00:07,760 --> 00:00:18,920 Speaker 2: enjoy this message. I just want to encourage all of 5 00:00:19,000 --> 00:00:24,040 Speaker 2: us today to keep healthy connections with our families. You know, 6 00:00:24,160 --> 00:00:27,160 Speaker 2: going forward in twenty seventeen, we need to make sure 7 00:00:27,440 --> 00:00:31,760 Speaker 2: that we're making a personal investment into our family members, 8 00:00:32,040 --> 00:00:36,080 Speaker 2: that we're building strong blonds, and we're creating trust and 9 00:00:36,200 --> 00:00:40,639 Speaker 2: security in our families. It's so easy in this culture, 10 00:00:40,960 --> 00:00:43,239 Speaker 2: with everything that we have to do and all the 11 00:00:43,320 --> 00:00:46,280 Speaker 2: technology that we have to get things done more quickly. 12 00:00:46,840 --> 00:00:49,240 Speaker 2: We have to make sure that we don't just breeze 13 00:00:49,240 --> 00:00:53,479 Speaker 2: by one another and not make personal connections. There's so 14 00:00:53,560 --> 00:00:56,440 Speaker 2: much to do, there's so many people to see. It's 15 00:00:56,520 --> 00:00:59,520 Speaker 2: up to us to make the choices and priorities to 16 00:00:59,640 --> 00:01:01,560 Speaker 2: connect with those that we love. 17 00:01:02,120 --> 00:01:03,400 Speaker 1: You know, Joel and I have. 18 00:01:03,360 --> 00:01:08,760 Speaker 2: To make it a priority to spend personal quality time together. 19 00:01:09,280 --> 00:01:09,400 Speaker 1: Now. 20 00:01:09,480 --> 00:01:12,600 Speaker 2: Joel and I are together a lot. We work together. 21 00:01:13,400 --> 00:01:16,560 Speaker 2: I'm not talking about coexisting in a home. I'm not 22 00:01:16,680 --> 00:01:21,080 Speaker 2: talking about working in a test together. I'm talking about 23 00:01:21,440 --> 00:01:25,520 Speaker 2: making investments in the life of people that you love, 24 00:01:26,319 --> 00:01:31,640 Speaker 2: making personal time to find out what they like, to 25 00:01:31,680 --> 00:01:34,920 Speaker 2: be a part of what they like, to enjoy their gifts, 26 00:01:35,040 --> 00:01:38,280 Speaker 2: enjoy their talents. You know, Joel and I, we love 27 00:01:38,360 --> 00:01:41,760 Speaker 2: to take walks together. We love to ride our bikes. 28 00:01:42,319 --> 00:01:44,399 Speaker 2: We'll go on a date night every now and then. 29 00:01:45,400 --> 00:01:48,360 Speaker 2: Sometimes we just get in the car and we drive nowhere. 30 00:01:49,080 --> 00:01:52,080 Speaker 2: But these are times that we have created to just 31 00:01:52,160 --> 00:01:56,920 Speaker 2: be together, not to talk about work, not to necessarily 32 00:01:57,040 --> 00:01:59,920 Speaker 2: talk about a problem or an issue that we're facing, 33 00:02:00,680 --> 00:02:04,040 Speaker 2: but to just be together, maybe not even talk at all, 34 00:02:04,720 --> 00:02:10,120 Speaker 2: maybe just connecting in the presence of the moment. You see, 35 00:02:10,240 --> 00:02:13,640 Speaker 2: We've got to take the time and set the priorities 36 00:02:14,000 --> 00:02:17,120 Speaker 2: and standards in our life to connect. 37 00:02:16,639 --> 00:02:17,560 Speaker 1: With those we love. 38 00:02:18,720 --> 00:02:21,280 Speaker 2: You See, if Joel and I just work all the time, 39 00:02:21,680 --> 00:02:25,000 Speaker 2: if we're together but we're just existing and working and 40 00:02:25,400 --> 00:02:29,080 Speaker 2: under the load of life, we're not gonna mature and 41 00:02:29,200 --> 00:02:33,359 Speaker 2: nurture a relationship that's going to flourish, that's going to 42 00:02:33,440 --> 00:02:37,920 Speaker 2: stay connected. See, We've got to join our hearts together 43 00:02:38,000 --> 00:02:41,200 Speaker 2: and build bridges on those things that we connect with 44 00:02:41,280 --> 00:02:44,520 Speaker 2: on a personal basis. You see, I know what to 45 00:02:44,680 --> 00:02:49,239 Speaker 2: expect from Joel because I've spent time quality time connecting 46 00:02:49,280 --> 00:02:52,400 Speaker 2: with him. He knows what to expect from me. We 47 00:02:52,480 --> 00:02:55,919 Speaker 2: know what we think. I know when to leave him alone. 48 00:02:56,240 --> 00:02:57,680 Speaker 2: I know when he wants to sit in his big 49 00:02:57,760 --> 00:02:59,239 Speaker 2: chair and watch Will of Fortune. 50 00:02:59,360 --> 00:03:04,239 Speaker 3: I know, oh the things he likes to do to unplug, 51 00:03:05,560 --> 00:03:07,640 Speaker 3: and those are at the times I go in with 52 00:03:07,919 --> 00:03:10,080 Speaker 3: all of the things that I want to talk about. 53 00:03:11,120 --> 00:03:12,120 Speaker 1: You see, I've. 54 00:03:11,960 --> 00:03:15,519 Speaker 2: Learned him so when I have an intimate and personal 55 00:03:15,560 --> 00:03:18,880 Speaker 2: relationship with him, knowing what he likes, what he dislikes, 56 00:03:18,880 --> 00:03:20,800 Speaker 2: what I expect of him, what he expects of me, 57 00:03:21,360 --> 00:03:23,600 Speaker 2: those boundaries that we like to set in our life. 58 00:03:24,080 --> 00:03:27,200 Speaker 2: When I know these things, I can work with him better. 59 00:03:27,560 --> 00:03:33,040 Speaker 2: When you've created something, not just done life together, not 60 00:03:33,160 --> 00:03:38,200 Speaker 2: just doing life together, but creating a life together, that's 61 00:03:38,280 --> 00:03:41,680 Speaker 2: when things will change in your life. See, I believe 62 00:03:41,720 --> 00:03:45,520 Speaker 2: it's the same way with our children. We can't always 63 00:03:45,560 --> 00:03:48,400 Speaker 2: be on the job raising our children. 64 00:03:49,400 --> 00:03:52,840 Speaker 1: We've got to enjoy our children. We need to learn 65 00:03:52,880 --> 00:03:54,560 Speaker 1: to communicate with our children. 66 00:03:55,800 --> 00:04:02,400 Speaker 2: See their gifts and talents, enjoy their individuality, experience their ideas. 67 00:04:03,200 --> 00:04:06,480 Speaker 2: You see, We've got to get to a personal relationship 68 00:04:06,480 --> 00:04:07,280 Speaker 2: with our children. 69 00:04:07,920 --> 00:04:09,720 Speaker 1: We've got to create a. 70 00:04:09,680 --> 00:04:14,480 Speaker 2: Connection so that our connection will grow and flourish through 71 00:04:14,520 --> 00:04:17,400 Speaker 2: the years. I enjoy my children as much today as 72 00:04:17,440 --> 00:04:19,520 Speaker 2: I did when they were little, when they used to 73 00:04:19,560 --> 00:04:24,920 Speaker 2: say the cutest things and do the craziest things. You see, 74 00:04:24,960 --> 00:04:28,920 Speaker 2: I enjoy them as adults in college right now. In fact, 75 00:04:28,960 --> 00:04:34,200 Speaker 2: I learn from them. I enjoy them, I allow them 76 00:04:34,200 --> 00:04:37,880 Speaker 2: to have their ideas. Now, I want to tell you, 77 00:04:37,920 --> 00:04:41,839 Speaker 2: sometimes time seems so short, and we only get a 78 00:04:41,839 --> 00:04:44,600 Speaker 2: certain time with our children, so we fall into this 79 00:04:44,760 --> 00:04:50,440 Speaker 2: trap of making these moments a lesson in life, a 80 00:04:50,600 --> 00:04:53,920 Speaker 2: teaching moment. You're spending time with your child and you 81 00:04:53,960 --> 00:04:56,840 Speaker 2: can see maybe something that could happen or something that 82 00:04:56,880 --> 00:04:59,560 Speaker 2: you've experienced, and you want to insert this life lesson. 83 00:05:00,320 --> 00:05:03,600 Speaker 2: I can tell you I am so guilty of that. 84 00:05:04,120 --> 00:05:08,080 Speaker 2: I am like super guilty of that. But I've learned, 85 00:05:08,480 --> 00:05:10,360 Speaker 2: and you know, my children have helped me learn this, 86 00:05:10,839 --> 00:05:14,240 Speaker 2: that not every moment has to be a teaching moment. Yes, 87 00:05:14,400 --> 00:05:16,400 Speaker 2: we want to teach our children, we want to train 88 00:05:16,480 --> 00:05:19,760 Speaker 2: our children, but we also want to enjoy our children. 89 00:05:20,720 --> 00:05:24,520 Speaker 2: We want to develop a relationship with them, we want 90 00:05:24,560 --> 00:05:28,960 Speaker 2: to connect with them, so we have opportunity in the future. 91 00:05:29,760 --> 00:05:32,680 Speaker 2: Now you may have, you know, children that are out 92 00:05:32,680 --> 00:05:34,480 Speaker 2: of your house that's okay. 93 00:05:34,600 --> 00:05:36,359 Speaker 1: You can still connect with your children. 94 00:05:36,960 --> 00:05:41,679 Speaker 2: See, it takes work to form good relationships. They don't 95 00:05:41,760 --> 00:05:45,839 Speaker 2: just happen, They must be created. We have to sacrifice 96 00:05:45,839 --> 00:05:50,000 Speaker 2: our personal time to have quality time with those we love. 97 00:05:50,880 --> 00:05:54,400 Speaker 2: It takes a commitment, It takes an availability. 98 00:05:54,880 --> 00:05:55,120 Speaker 1: See. 99 00:05:55,120 --> 00:05:58,360 Speaker 2: If we're gonna build strong families and strong relationships, we're 100 00:05:58,360 --> 00:06:01,880 Speaker 2: gonna have to do our part. You know, sharing meals 101 00:06:01,880 --> 00:06:05,640 Speaker 2: together is a great way to spend quality time. Maybe 102 00:06:05,680 --> 00:06:09,360 Speaker 2: dinner doesn't work their soccer practice. Maybe you've got commitments. 103 00:06:09,600 --> 00:06:13,279 Speaker 2: But can you share breakfast? Can you share lunch? Can 104 00:06:13,360 --> 00:06:18,200 Speaker 2: you have conversation over a snack? You See, study after 105 00:06:18,279 --> 00:06:22,479 Speaker 2: study has proven that when you take time to build 106 00:06:22,520 --> 00:06:26,200 Speaker 2: relationship over a meal, that your children are less likely 107 00:06:26,279 --> 00:06:30,719 Speaker 2: to experiment with drugs and alcohol. That creating this atmosphere 108 00:06:30,760 --> 00:06:32,960 Speaker 2: over a meal four to five times a week, or 109 00:06:33,000 --> 00:06:35,800 Speaker 2: as often as you can it builds such a bond 110 00:06:35,839 --> 00:06:39,160 Speaker 2: of trust and so much self esteem and character that 111 00:06:39,160 --> 00:06:43,159 Speaker 2: they're less likely to go off and allow their peers 112 00:06:43,360 --> 00:06:46,720 Speaker 2: to direct their life because you've made an investment in 113 00:06:46,760 --> 00:06:54,839 Speaker 2: their life. I believe it's our responsibility and it's well 114 00:06:54,880 --> 00:06:58,560 Speaker 2: worth the time and effort to enjoy our family as 115 00:06:58,640 --> 00:07:02,000 Speaker 2: a whole. You know this says it just a quick fix. 116 00:07:02,279 --> 00:07:05,760 Speaker 2: This is a long term investment. See what you plant now, 117 00:07:06,000 --> 00:07:07,080 Speaker 2: you're gonna reap later. 118 00:07:07,760 --> 00:07:12,080 Speaker 1: You're gonna enjoy the benefits of your family. So it's 119 00:07:12,240 --> 00:07:13,400 Speaker 1: well worth it. 120 00:07:13,840 --> 00:07:16,960 Speaker 2: And single parents, can I tell you that you're more 121 00:07:17,000 --> 00:07:20,360 Speaker 2: than enough God and you are a majority. 122 00:07:20,800 --> 00:07:23,240 Speaker 1: There's nothing that God won't help you with. 123 00:07:24,880 --> 00:07:27,600 Speaker 2: As you share with your family, as you make some 124 00:07:27,680 --> 00:07:31,720 Speaker 2: sacrifices even though it's tough. Maybe your children are out 125 00:07:31,760 --> 00:07:33,720 Speaker 2: of the house. I encourage you to call them up 126 00:07:33,720 --> 00:07:36,880 Speaker 2: on the phone, invite them over for dinner, meet them 127 00:07:36,920 --> 00:07:39,840 Speaker 2: at a restaurant, not to tell them what they're doing wrong, 128 00:07:39,920 --> 00:07:42,080 Speaker 2: not to tell them what they can do better, but 129 00:07:42,200 --> 00:07:45,040 Speaker 2: just to tell them that you're proud of them, to 130 00:07:45,080 --> 00:07:48,440 Speaker 2: tell them how great they are. You see, sometimes we 131 00:07:48,520 --> 00:07:51,600 Speaker 2: want to mold our family members into the shape that 132 00:07:51,680 --> 00:07:54,000 Speaker 2: we want them to be. We want to fix all 133 00:07:54,040 --> 00:07:57,400 Speaker 2: their problems. But I'm telling you right now, we can't 134 00:07:57,400 --> 00:08:00,640 Speaker 2: fix their problems. Only God can. All we can do 135 00:08:00,760 --> 00:08:05,240 Speaker 2: is love them, show unconditional love, spend quality time and 136 00:08:05,320 --> 00:08:07,240 Speaker 2: make personal investments. 137 00:08:07,920 --> 00:08:10,000 Speaker 1: Just take time to have. 138 00:08:09,880 --> 00:08:12,120 Speaker 2: Fun with your family. Maybe you want to go to 139 00:08:12,120 --> 00:08:16,600 Speaker 2: the movies, play some games. Whatever you do, just make 140 00:08:16,640 --> 00:08:21,080 Speaker 2: sure that you're laughing, that you're having fun, that life 141 00:08:21,120 --> 00:08:24,360 Speaker 2: is not so serious and such a struggle that you 142 00:08:24,440 --> 00:08:27,480 Speaker 2: forget the joys of life, making memories and laughing. 143 00:08:27,920 --> 00:08:30,080 Speaker 1: You know, laughter is a medicine. 144 00:08:30,360 --> 00:08:33,880 Speaker 2: The Bible talks about a Mary Hart is like a medicine. 145 00:08:34,000 --> 00:08:36,360 Speaker 1: I'm telling you, it will fix a lot of things. 146 00:08:36,920 --> 00:08:39,439 Speaker 2: I was reading in the Bible about Sarah and Abraham, 147 00:08:39,520 --> 00:08:42,280 Speaker 2: and many of you know the story. God had made 148 00:08:42,320 --> 00:08:45,320 Speaker 2: a promise to Abraham and Sarah that they would have 149 00:08:45,360 --> 00:08:48,720 Speaker 2: a child. And years and years had passed and they'd 150 00:08:48,720 --> 00:08:49,800 Speaker 2: struggled through life. 151 00:08:49,880 --> 00:08:50,960 Speaker 1: I'm sure it was weary. 152 00:08:51,040 --> 00:08:53,360 Speaker 2: I'm sure from some of the mistakes they had made. 153 00:08:53,520 --> 00:08:56,760 Speaker 2: They were burning down. One day, God showed up at 154 00:08:56,760 --> 00:09:01,720 Speaker 2: Abraham's tent and he said, Abraham, time next year, you're. 155 00:09:01,559 --> 00:09:04,280 Speaker 1: Gonna have this son. And you know what Abraham did. 156 00:09:04,720 --> 00:09:05,720 Speaker 1: Abraham laughed. 157 00:09:06,600 --> 00:09:09,320 Speaker 2: Now, the Bible doesn't tell us why he laughed, but 158 00:09:09,400 --> 00:09:10,680 Speaker 2: you know why I believe he laughed. 159 00:09:10,880 --> 00:09:13,240 Speaker 1: I believe he laughed because he needed a stress reliever. 160 00:09:14,720 --> 00:09:18,120 Speaker 1: He needed to just say, oh God, okay. You know 161 00:09:18,200 --> 00:09:20,280 Speaker 1: the Bible talks about you know, when you look into 162 00:09:20,280 --> 00:09:22,520 Speaker 1: your future. You have to be able to laugh. You 163 00:09:22,600 --> 00:09:24,720 Speaker 1: have to be able to trust God with your future. 164 00:09:25,280 --> 00:09:28,400 Speaker 1: Laugh at those things to come. Laughter helps. 165 00:09:29,000 --> 00:09:30,840 Speaker 2: When Sarah heard she was gonna have a child, what 166 00:09:30,920 --> 00:09:33,160 Speaker 2: she did, She let out a giggle herself. 167 00:09:34,120 --> 00:09:37,840 Speaker 1: You see that stress reliever. But the great thing about 168 00:09:37,880 --> 00:09:39,480 Speaker 1: it is that time next year. 169 00:09:39,600 --> 00:09:42,560 Speaker 2: They had that son. They had that son. I can't 170 00:09:42,600 --> 00:09:45,040 Speaker 2: help to believe that laughter is a medicine. 171 00:09:45,440 --> 00:09:49,280 Speaker 1: Laughter lightens the load. Listen, Let there be laughter, Let 172 00:09:49,360 --> 00:09:50,040 Speaker 1: there be fun. 173 00:09:50,280 --> 00:09:55,280 Speaker 2: Nothing is that serious that we can't create this atmosphere 174 00:09:55,760 --> 00:09:56,360 Speaker 2: I've laughter. 175 00:09:56,760 --> 00:09:57,120 Speaker 1: See. 176 00:09:57,160 --> 00:09:59,640 Speaker 2: We have to set our families up to win, and 177 00:09:59,640 --> 00:10:03,520 Speaker 2: I believe when we take the necessary steps to build connections, 178 00:10:03,720 --> 00:10:07,760 Speaker 2: we're placing value on our family. And when our family 179 00:10:07,800 --> 00:10:11,760 Speaker 2: feels valued, when they feel loved, when you spend quality time, 180 00:10:12,000 --> 00:10:14,400 Speaker 2: you know what it does. It feels respect, It feels 181 00:10:14,559 --> 00:10:18,720 Speaker 2: character within the family. And again, when you face those challenges, 182 00:10:19,000 --> 00:10:20,760 Speaker 2: you've got bridges to one another's heart. 183 00:10:21,080 --> 00:10:23,640 Speaker 1: You've got each other. You're linked. See. 184 00:10:23,640 --> 00:10:26,240 Speaker 2: We all love to have the people in our life 185 00:10:26,240 --> 00:10:28,920 Speaker 2: give us time and attention. We love to be taken 186 00:10:28,960 --> 00:10:32,320 Speaker 2: care of. It just warms our heart. So we have 187 00:10:32,400 --> 00:10:34,240 Speaker 2: to remember if it's good for. 188 00:10:34,280 --> 00:10:36,319 Speaker 1: Us it's good for them. 189 00:10:36,640 --> 00:10:40,240 Speaker 2: Listen, let's create unity in our home. The Bible says, 190 00:10:40,240 --> 00:10:44,640 Speaker 2: where there's unity, there's a commanded blessing. Every one of 191 00:10:44,679 --> 00:10:49,120 Speaker 2: your family members can walk in blessing. You've got the 192 00:10:49,320 --> 00:10:53,040 Speaker 2: power and ability to be the one who brings in 193 00:10:53,120 --> 00:10:56,600 Speaker 2: the fun, who has the spice of life. Nothing is 194 00:10:56,640 --> 00:11:00,839 Speaker 2: that serious. Create laughter and know that there is community. 195 00:11:01,240 --> 00:11:04,320 Speaker 2: God has commanded the blessing. I want to pray for 196 00:11:04,360 --> 00:11:07,319 Speaker 2: your family right now. Lift your hand right now. If 197 00:11:07,400 --> 00:11:09,559 Speaker 2: you represent family, if you have a family, if you 198 00:11:09,600 --> 00:11:11,760 Speaker 2: want God to intervene in your family, because see I 199 00:11:11,800 --> 00:11:14,240 Speaker 2: think he sees your hands. And you may not be 200 00:11:14,320 --> 00:11:17,360 Speaker 2: connected to some of those family members. You may be saying, God, 201 00:11:17,640 --> 00:11:18,680 Speaker 2: I want this connection. 202 00:11:18,760 --> 00:11:20,319 Speaker 1: Can I have it that? Well? 203 00:11:20,320 --> 00:11:21,960 Speaker 2: Can I tell you one of the greatest ways you 204 00:11:21,960 --> 00:11:23,720 Speaker 2: can be connected and is in prayer. 205 00:11:23,840 --> 00:11:25,560 Speaker 1: You see, there's no distance in prayer. 206 00:11:26,120 --> 00:11:28,760 Speaker 2: You may not be able to be in the presence 207 00:11:28,800 --> 00:11:31,200 Speaker 2: of that person that you want that connection with, But 208 00:11:31,280 --> 00:11:34,360 Speaker 2: can I tell you this, God's in their presence. And 209 00:11:34,400 --> 00:11:37,080 Speaker 2: if you're praying to God, God will do the work. 210 00:11:37,440 --> 00:11:38,880 Speaker 2: Because see, if we pray and we. 211 00:11:38,880 --> 00:11:42,480 Speaker 1: Don't give up, God will honor our prayer. God works 212 00:11:42,520 --> 00:11:44,880 Speaker 1: by faith. He works by perseverance. 213 00:11:45,280 --> 00:11:48,240 Speaker 2: So no, when you pray, the moment you pray, the 214 00:11:48,320 --> 00:11:49,959 Speaker 2: tide of the battle is beginning to turn. 215 00:11:50,240 --> 00:11:53,400 Speaker 1: God is on your side. He wants that unity in 216 00:11:53,440 --> 00:11:53,880 Speaker 1: your home. 217 00:11:54,440 --> 00:11:56,480 Speaker 2: I believe all we have to have is a willing heart, 218 00:11:56,800 --> 00:11:59,199 Speaker 2: and when we're willing and obedient, we'll eat the good 219 00:11:59,240 --> 00:11:59,640 Speaker 2: of the land. 220 00:11:59,679 --> 00:11:59,920 Speaker 1: Amen. 221 00:12:00,360 --> 00:12:03,240 Speaker 2: Father, I thank you for every family represented here today, 222 00:12:03,280 --> 00:12:06,160 Speaker 2: all those who are listening are viewing. Father, I thank 223 00:12:06,200 --> 00:12:09,360 Speaker 2: you that we are committing our family afresh and new 224 00:12:09,360 --> 00:12:09,600 Speaker 2: to you. 225 00:12:09,679 --> 00:12:12,960 Speaker 1: God. I thank you that we will build bridges and 226 00:12:13,040 --> 00:12:13,679 Speaker 1: not walls. 227 00:12:14,080 --> 00:12:17,480 Speaker 2: I thank you Father that we will make a sacrifice 228 00:12:17,720 --> 00:12:21,040 Speaker 2: to spend quality time with our family, and Lord, you 229 00:12:21,080 --> 00:12:24,520 Speaker 2: will give us ideas and resources in the time. Father, 230 00:12:24,600 --> 00:12:26,120 Speaker 2: I thank you that we're going to look at our 231 00:12:26,120 --> 00:12:29,240 Speaker 2: calendar and we're gonna say, is that really important? And 232 00:12:29,280 --> 00:12:32,040 Speaker 2: we're gonna put our family on the calendar. God, I 233 00:12:32,160 --> 00:12:35,760 Speaker 2: thank you that you will Father, draw our families together. 234 00:12:36,160 --> 00:12:38,720 Speaker 2: That there is anything that hasn't been done or anything 235 00:12:38,760 --> 00:12:39,840 Speaker 2: that's been in. 236 00:12:39,679 --> 00:12:40,320 Speaker 1: In the past. 237 00:12:40,400 --> 00:12:43,600 Speaker 2: Father, I thank you that you are covering those past mistakes. 238 00:12:43,920 --> 00:12:46,280 Speaker 2: That you are covering that, and Father, we are moving 239 00:12:46,320 --> 00:12:49,479 Speaker 2: forward with you. We're not walking in guilt or condemnation. 240 00:12:49,800 --> 00:12:51,920 Speaker 2: But Father, we know with you every day is a 241 00:12:51,960 --> 00:12:54,840 Speaker 2: new beginning, that your mercies are fresh and new. And 242 00:12:54,880 --> 00:12:57,600 Speaker 2: I thank you that you are blowing the mercy of 243 00:12:57,640 --> 00:13:01,040 Speaker 2: your favor on our families right now. Father, I thank 244 00:13:01,080 --> 00:13:03,720 Speaker 2: you that we will love our families. We won't try 245 00:13:03,720 --> 00:13:07,040 Speaker 2: to shape them into people that look like us. But Father, 246 00:13:07,120 --> 00:13:09,920 Speaker 2: we will enjoy who they are as individuals. We will 247 00:13:10,000 --> 00:13:11,640 Speaker 2: learn from them and grow from them. 248 00:13:12,040 --> 00:13:13,240 Speaker 1: Father, I thank you that when. 249 00:13:13,080 --> 00:13:15,960 Speaker 2: We're tempted, Father, to say the wrong thing, that you'll 250 00:13:15,960 --> 00:13:19,240 Speaker 2: just zip up our lips and allow us, Father to 251 00:13:19,400 --> 00:13:22,720 Speaker 2: just breathe, to just take time to know, there's always 252 00:13:22,800 --> 00:13:26,079 Speaker 2: time for correction, there's always time to get our message 253 00:13:26,120 --> 00:13:26,560 Speaker 2: in there. 254 00:13:26,720 --> 00:13:28,280 Speaker 1: But Father, that we will. 255 00:13:28,120 --> 00:13:33,520 Speaker 2: Create times of memories, strong connections for the future. That, Father, God, 256 00:13:33,640 --> 00:13:35,680 Speaker 2: you will do this for us. You will help us 257 00:13:36,200 --> 00:13:38,600 Speaker 2: as we look to you. Thank you for blessing our 258 00:13:38,640 --> 00:13:41,679 Speaker 2: family members. We see unity in our family, whether it's 259 00:13:41,720 --> 00:13:44,040 Speaker 2: there or not, we're looking through our eyes of faith, 260 00:13:44,440 --> 00:13:48,160 Speaker 2: and we see our family united and strong walking in 261 00:13:48,240 --> 00:13:53,080 Speaker 2: the commanded blessing in Jesus's name, And everyone said, amen, 262 00:13:53,320 --> 00:13:54,239 Speaker 2: Thank you, Lord. 263 00:13:56,960 --> 00:14:00,400 Speaker 4: Thank you for listening to the Juelus Dean podcast. Help 264 00:14:00,480 --> 00:14:03,199 Speaker 4: us continue to share the message of hope with those 265 00:14:03,320 --> 00:14:07,200 Speaker 4: all over the world. 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