1. Ephesians 6: 1-4; Colossians 1: 20-21 1 Dr. Ralph Godfrey Sr.

2. God made provision for our children, by the redemption of his blood, to have an opportunity to break all bad habits that they have formed. 2 Dr. Ralph Godfrey Sr.

3.  Lack of this knowledge leads to :  Not knowing how to deal with our problems.  Feeling of inferiority.  Not seeing ourselves as God see us.  Not understanding the purpose of family.  Pushing away – instead of drawing near. 3Dr. Ralph Godfrey Sr.

4.  Nevertheless God:  Loves us.  Forgives us.  Empowers us. (Eph.3:19; 1:19)  The word power used here is the Greek word “dumamis” which is inherent power.  The stem word “duna” means to be able or capable.  The word “worketh” means to be energetic or having the energy to do what is necessary to break any habit. 4Dr. Ralph Godfrey Sr.

5.  Restoration of the family is necessary because the family is under attack.  Divorce  TV Programs  Cell Phone Sexing  Video Games  Text-Messaging  Lack of Bible Reading 5Dr. Ralph Godfrey Sr.

6.  The spirit of suicide has crept into homes. ◦ SUICIDE  The third leading cause of death among ages 15-24.  The sixth leading cause of death among ages 5-14.  There is a youth suicide between the ages of 15-24 every 100 minutes. 6Dr. Ralph Godfrey Sr.

7.  The home is in need of spiritual restoration.  The church responsibility is to help the people to restore their homes back to the order that God designed it to be.  A place of prayer.  A place to listen to God.  A place of relationship and respect for authority.  A place of moral and ethical provision.  A place of a strong sense of value of right and wrong. 7Dr. Ralph Godfrey Sr.

8.  The Church is God’s answer to help the family.  Everything that the family need is in God’s house.  Listen to the Gospel and believe it.  God will heal the family and make them whole. ◦ Matthew 11:28 … Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. (NLT) 8Dr. Ralph Godfrey Sr.

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