1. "If Mama Ain't Happy..." Three Keys to a Happy Home Colossians 3:14,15

2. Impact of a mother The wise woman builds her house, But the foolish pulls it down with her hands. Proverbs 14:1

3. 1. Let Love Complete You But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection. (v. 14) Time Comfort Interests Reputation Dreams Fears

4. 2. Let Peace Control You And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; (v.15) HARMONY If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men. Romans 12:18

5. Better to dwell in a corner of a housetop, Than in a house shared with a contentious woman. 21:9; 25:24 Better to dwell in the wilderness, Than with a contentious and angry woman. 21:19 A continual dripping on a very rainy day And a contentious woman are alike; Whoever restrains her restrains the wind, And grasps oil with his right hand. 27:15,16

6. 3. Let Gratitude Characterize You...and be thankful. (v.15) Used in each chapter : 1:3 – we give thanks (other believers) 1:12 – giving thanks (inheritance) 2:7 – with thanksgiving (growth) 3:17 – giving thanks (obedience) 4:2 – with thanksgiving (prayer)

7. Have a Happy Home... Seek to love rather than to be loved Have peace by obedience not manipulation Focus on the good things you have