| Real Peace in Our Homes If it is possible, as far
as it depends upon you, live peaceably with all men. [Romans 12:18]
The home should be a
haven--the place where you can come out of the world, and unwind. If you manage your
time right here, the rest of your life will be smoother for it. The following is a
guideline. It is just a small part of peace, but doing these things will begin the
process, and start you on the road to true peace in your household.
There is a hierarchy in
the home--a chain of command, if you will: the father is the head, the mother next, and
the children below both of them. Sounds old fashioned, but it works! Without
structure, chaos reigns. But remember, with authority comes responsibility.
That being said, here is
the list...
Treat those above you
with respect, and submit to their authority.
Treat those below you
with respect, and do not be harsh in your dealings with them. Consistency is better
than threats! Always state what you require in a clear, calm manner, and make sure
what you want is understood.
Always acknowledge
righteous behaviour. (It reinforces it.) Say thank you if someone has gone out of their
way for you, or done what you have asked them to. (This is especially important in the
beginning--after all, everybody needs encouragement.)
Be encouraging to
those around you, regardless of their position in the chain of command.
Be mindful of the
property of others--if it isn't yours, and you are using it without permission--you are
stealing it. You wouldn't want someone else stealing your things--don't do it to
them.
Always consider your
tone of voice and facial expression--realize that you don't always look and sound the way
you think you do.
Don't
procrastinate--if you wait to do something you are supposed to do and run out of time, it
will not promote peace. Far better to do it right away and be done with it!
Spend quality time
getting to know the members of your household. You will have better dealings with
them if you understand them. Communication is very important.
Consider others. Think
about your decisions and how they affect the family as a whole--no matter where you are in
the chain of command, your decisions will have an impact on those around you. Be
selfless--not selfish.
. Develop
patience! Sometimes it is better to be wronged or just bite your tongue, than it is to
speak out. Use discretion!
If you haven't taken a look at The Peaceful Solution Character Education Program
for your family, yet, you should do that as well.
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