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Day 6: Making Him the King over Our Family
Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34; Joshua 24:14-15; Hebrews 3:4

Family is one of the most significant blessings God gives us. Our relationships with parents, siblings, and extended family shape our identity. But as important as these relationships are, they must never take precedence over our relationship with God. When we prioritize Him first, He gives us the wisdom, grace, and strength to navigate them in a way that honors Him.

Matthew 6:25-34 reminds us not to be consumed by worry about life's necessities. This concern includes the pressures and expectations that can come from family relationships. Jesus calls us to seek His kingdom first, trusting everything else will fall into place when we do. This attention means that even in the context of family, our first loyalty must be to God. When our hearts are centered on Him, we can love and serve our families with the right motives and without unhealthy attachments or misplaced priorities.

Joshua 24:15 presents a powerful declaration: "As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." Joshua understood that a strong family begins with an unwavering commitment to God. Whether we come from a family that follows Christ or not, we are called to be a light within our household. Our example of faithfulness to God will impact those around us.

Hebrews 3:4 reminds us that while someone may build a house, God is the ultimate builder of everything. This truth challenges us to invite Him into our family life. Instead of relying on our strength to hold relationships together, we know He is the trustworthy source of unity, love, and reconciliation within our families.

Prioritizing God in our family relationships does not mean neglecting our loved ones; instead, it means loving them as God intended. It means setting healthy boundaries, extending grace, and leading with faith. It means ensuring that our family identity is rooted in Christ, not just in tradition or obligation. When we put Him first, He transforms our family relationships into something far richer and more meaningful than we could achieve.

Our family was given to us by God, so it makes the most sense to put Him in charge of it! Take time today to evaluate your family relationships. Are there areas where family expectations or pressures have taken priority over your walk with God? Are you seeking His wisdom in navigating family dynamics? Ask Him to be your home's foundation, trusting that when He is at the center, every relationship will be strengthened in His perfect way.

Prayer:
Father, thank you for the family you have placed in my life. Help me to love and honor them while keeping you as my priority. Give me wisdom in navigating family relationships and teach me to rely on you as the foundation of my home. May my example of faithfulness lead my family closer to you. It is in the name of Jesus we pray, amen.