Home Sweet Home

September 2021 Date night topic

Grab

Describe what is a home for you?

Grace

Read
Matthew 7:24-26

As a young couple, we always dreamt of building our own home. It seems easy at first, but in reality, and many couples will attest to it, building a home is not easy. It comes with its bittersweet challenges. Just as building a house needs to have a secure foundation which is built on rock. The same strong foundation is necessary in building a home. Our home should be founded on Christ, our rock.

Thus, as we strive to build a Christian home, we need to remind ourselves that we need to have a plan for domestic support to put good order in the home. For a couple who is new to all these, there are four things that you must keep in mind:

  1. Communicate

Learn to communicate your needs to your spouse. If you need help, ask for it in a nice a loving way. Show concern by asking your spouse and children if they need help. Be sensitive to their needs as well.

  1. Compromise

There may be things you will not agree upon. Learn to compromise. Give and take is an important aspect in a relationship. Take turns in doing the unpopular household chores or tasks in the home.

  1. Cooperate

Remember that you are a team. When your children are old enough to help in the house, give them individual tasks which they can handle regularly such as setting the table and fixing the bed. Even if there are helpers, it is best to train your children to help in the household chores.

  1. Cuddle

When the going gets tough and you can’t seem to agree, hold each other’s hand or a tight embrace to remind each other you are on the same side.

Helping each other and knowing that doing things together is the most loving thing to do. Outdo each other in showing love and never make a list of the things you do for your family. Instead, build up each other by appreciating the service you receive from your spouse and children.

Gather

  1. Which among the 4C’s do I find it difficult to do? What can I do to get better on it?

  2. How can your spouse help you to get better on it?

Go Forth

Create a plan for domestic support to put good order into your home. Apply the 4C’s in your plan.