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August 26, 2013

"The Huddle"

Scripture Reading:    

1 Corinthians 1:10 (HCSBO) Now I urge you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all say the same thing, that there be no divisions among you, and that you be united with the same understanding and the same conviction.

 

Devotion And Meditation:

To lead your family effectively, you need to learn how to huddle regularly. The 'huddle' is where a team sets its goals, discusses the division of responsibilities, and tackles the issues that determine whether it wins or loses. Parents, even though you call the shots from overhead, your family must be taught how to accomplish them on the field. So that means working through things and talking through the disagreements and motivating and appreciating each member of the family. Try to listen with an open heart. Give each member of the family a voice, do not disenfranchise anyone because of age.  Don't just hear what your children say, try to understand how they feel. Yes, you're the boss, and yes, you can act like the Gestapo and force your will if you want to, but sooner or later you'll have trouble.  Involve them! Ask God to help you look beyond what you want, to what's best for all of you.  And don't fall under the spell of instant gratification. What looks good to you today could be taking you off the path to a better tomorrow. 
Don't let 'outsiders' into your huddle. Tell them to stay in their own. Too often their opinions are based on hearsay, self-interest or jealousy. Respect the privacy of your team. if you have a gossiper in the huddle you need to rebuke the team member or have the huddle without them.  Build loyalty. Huddle regularly in prayer. When you do that, everybody wins!

                                  

 Win or lose, I want to make sure that I make God's name great

Pastor Ben J Lahay 
Galatians 2:20