你的家最看重甚么？
歌罗西书三章15至21节
15又要叫基督的平安在你们心里作主；你们也为此蒙召，归为一体；且要存感谢的心。
16当用各样的智慧，把基督的道理丰丰富富的存在心里，（或作：当把基督的道理丰丰富富的存在心里，以各样的智慧），用诗章、颂词、灵歌，彼此教导，互相劝戒，心被恩感，歌颂神。
17无论做甚么，或说话或行事，都要奉主耶稣的名，借着他感谢父神。
18你们作妻子的，当顺服自己的丈夫，这在主里面是相宜的。
19你们作丈夫的，要爱你们的妻子，不可苦待他们。
20你们作儿女的，要凡事听从父母，因为这是主所喜悦的。
21你们作父亲的，不要惹儿女的气，恐怕他们失了志气。
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或者我们又可以转换另一个问题：你的家庭与邻舍的家庭有甚么分别呢？一般的家庭都会面对同样的问题，包括经济压力、身体患病和管教儿女的困扰等。当你的家庭出现这些问题时，你们是否有一套固定的「机制」去面对和处理，是邻舍的家庭所没有的呢？
基督徒家庭的其中一个固定「机制」就是祷告。在你的家中，祷告占据一个怎样的位置呢？许多基督徒只会在遇上急难时，才会向天父求助。
然而，祷告并非一个紧急的求助电话，而是一个恒常与天父保持相交的机制。为人父母可以送给后代的最大礼物，就是教导他们明白祷告的意义，以及经历到祷告的奇妙大能。
祷告不单是念念有词地说出自己的需要，却是一个无上荣幸的特权和喜乐，因为我们可以借着祷告与爱我们的天父相交，祂应许会顾念我们一切的需要，也喜欢应允我们的祈求。
你的家庭重视祷告吗？你们用饭前一起祷告吗？你们家人多久会在一起祷告？有没有代祷事项和日程？你的孩子们回忆家庭的祷告生活时，有美好的回忆吗？
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?