Healthy families tend to help family members make connections between God's love and daily life so they can have a greater sense of meaning and direction. The following list explores these strengths within the language and life of the Christian faith. Appreciation Healthy families identify, honor and encourage the gifts of each member. It is easy to take one another for granted. One way to avoid this and develop appreciation is for families to inventory their gifts, person by person.
People are often surprised by the qualities and conduct that others describe as gifts.
Taking out the trash may not seem to be an impressive talent, but for others in the home it is an important gift that keeps their home clean and saves them time. I love you. Expressing appreciation is not for the sake of pointing out that we are better than others but that our gifts are for the sake of others. Servanthood is a way we daily live out our faith. We are reminded that Jesus calls us to serve and that the Spirit gives us gifts for the common good.