你的家最看重甚麼？
歌羅西書三章15至21節
15又要叫基督的平安在你們心裡作主；你們也為此蒙召，歸為一體；且要存感謝的心。
16當用各樣的智慧，把基督的道理豐豐富富的存在心裡，（或作：當把基督的道理豐豐富富的存在心裡，以各樣的智慧），用詩章、頌詞、靈歌，彼此教導，互相勸戒，心被恩感，歌頌神。
17無論做甚麼，或說話或行事，都要奉主耶穌的名，藉著他感謝父神。
18你們作妻子的，當順服自己的丈夫，這在主裡面是相宜的。
19你們作丈夫的，要愛你們的妻子，不可苦待他們。
20你們作兒女的，要凡事聽從父母，因為這是主所喜悅的。
21你們作父親的，不要惹兒女的氣，恐怕他們失了志氣。
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或者我們又可以轉換另一個問題：你的家庭與鄰舍的家庭有甚麼分別呢？一般的家庭都會面對同樣的問題，包括經濟壓力、身體患病和管教兒女的困擾等。當你的家庭出現這些問題時，你們是否有一套固定的「機制」去面對和處理，是鄰舍的家庭所沒有的呢？
基督徒家庭的其中一個固定「機制」就是禱告。在你的家中，禱告佔據一個怎樣的位置呢？許多基督徒只會在遇上急難時，才會向天父求助。
然而，禱告並非一個緊急的求助電話，而是一個恆常與天父保持相交的機制。為人父母可以送給後代的最大禮物，就是教導他們明白禱告的意義，以及經歷到禱告的奇妙大能。
禱告不單是唸唸有詞地說出自己的需要，卻是一個無上榮幸的特權和喜樂，因為我們可以藉著禱告與愛我們的天父相交，祂應許會顧念我們一切的需要，也喜歡應允我們的祈求。
你的家庭重視禱告嗎？你們用飯前一起禱告嗎？你們家人多久會在一起禱告？有沒有代禱事項和日程？你的孩子們回憶家庭的禱告生活時，有美好的回憶嗎？
WHAT'S IMPORTANT IN YOUR HOME?
Colossians 3:15-21
15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.
16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
17 And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
18 Wives, submit to your own husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.
19 Husbands, love your wives and do not be bitter toward them.
20 Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well pleasing to the Lord.
21 Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged.
Message
What are some of the differences between your home and the home next door? They face the same basic problems of finances, illnesses, discipline and so on. In your home, are there some built-ins that are not in those other homes when these problems arise?
One of those built-ins should be PRAYER. What place does it have in your home? Many Christians do pray when there is an urgent need and send a fax toward heaven.
But is there a general atmosphere of prayer, rather than a stopgap remedy? One of the best contributions you can make to the lives of your children and grandchildren is to teach them the reality, the availability and the wonder of prayer.
Prayer is not merely words but it is the privilege and joy of being in touch with a Heavenly Father who loves us, cares for us and who delights to answer prayer.
What is your family prayer rating? Do you pray before each meal? How often do you pray together as a family? Do you follow any prayer list or calendar? What will your children remember about prayer in your home?