Worth Fighting For

In Genesis 1, we read that God created the heavens and the earth, and it was good. We can see the handiwork of the Lord—the intricacy of design—from snowflakes to zebras, an iris to a mimosa tree—all of this speaks to the magnificence of our transcendent Creator God.

Family was thought up by God to give all people a place to belong. The family and home were to be a haven—a place where celebration would take place; a port in the midst of the storms where one could come for peace, strength, help, and security; a place of comfort amidst the demands and stresses of life. The rhythm of eating together, playing together, working together, and loving together was to be a circle of God’s presence.

A mother and father were to be the inspirational leaders, providers, teachers, counselors, cheerleaders, spiritual guides, and friends to usher their children through life with emotional, physical, and spiritual health.

It is no wonder that Satan has sought to break up the family. If a person is isolated from all support and love and accountability that God intended to be his strength and foundation through his family, then he will be an easy target for the enemy.

A family, a home, a heritage is all worth fighting for—it is God’s design, it is His way, the way of His best blessing—even in a fallen world—worth the cost for a future that is secure.

His Promises

Those who live in the shelter of the Most High

will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty.

This I declare about the LORD:

He alone is my refuge, my place of safety;

he is my God, and I trust him.

Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us.

Having hope will give you courage.

You will be protected and will rest in safety.