Dysfuntional Families

[Godlovesmetwo]

Hey I wished I loved every member of my family equally but I don't. They probably see me as "the problem" too.
So I pray for all families, especially dysfunctional ones. Where love doesn't abide much . Where love needs to abide more. Help each member see past their petty differences and be able to love like God does. That's a tall order I know but if just some of His love could rub off, that would be great.

 

[Left]

Praying!

 

[Muslim-UK]

Hey I wished I loved every member of my family equally but I don't. They probably see me as "the problem" too.
So I pray for all families, especially dysfunctional ones. Where love doesn't abide much . Where love needs to abide more. Help each member see past their petty differences and be able to love like God does. That's a tall order I know but if just some of His love could rub off, that would be great.

Lead by example, overlook their shortcomings, keep family ties and smile when you see them like you genuinely have missed their company. They will God willing want to be positive and upbeat like you, and yes keep them in your prayers.

 

[servant of Merciful Love]

God bless you and your loved ones

 

[Godlovesmetwo]

and smile when you see them like you genuinely have missed their company.

even if I haven't ?

 

[Muslim-UK]

even if I haven't ?

Yes you should, unless they are causing you harm, backbiting etc.

 

[Godlovesmetwo]

Yes you should, unless they are causing you harm, backbiting etc.

well, unfortunately I know this is true of their nature. Gossip I mean. Still I know I shouldn't care about these things.

 

[Muslim-UK]

well, unfortunately I know this is true of their nature. Gossip I mean. Still I know I shouldn't care about these things.

If they're talking ill of you and it's causing you anxiety, stress, then tell them in a friendly manner. Sometimes people are so entrenched in their dysfunctional habits, that they see nothing wrong with carrying on in the same manner with friends, family and even complete strangers. Sometimes it just takes someone to point out, their words and actions are causing harm before they realise what they are becoming and stop to reflect, and hopefully change for the better.

It's not good to suffer in silence unless you rarely see the offending persons, (Mother in laws being a case in point) and can put up with it for a short time. Grin and bear it as they say, which is what you appear to be doing.

 

[Linus]

Praying for you and your family in the name of Jesus Christ. Thank You Lord!

 

[look4hope]

Prayers. Smiling to people that don't deserve a smile, is hard to do.
Point being, no need to be cheery If it doesn't come naturally. However, being respectful is....essential in these sort of situations. I unfortunately can speak from experience.

 

[rockytopva]

Father I pray blessings on this request and that your light and energies will shine out these families in Jesus name I pray. Also taking these needs before God in prayer on the 1:15PM bbnradio.org Family Altar program.

 

[Godlovesmetwo]

Some really good pray ers (people who pray) on CF. I'll be using this prayer wall more often now.

 

[Tigger45]

Amen and may the healing start with us and see their brokenness rather than their offenses.