1 Peter 3:1-7

There are some things we need to understand when it comes to family…….

1.)  WE MUST UNDERSTAND THAT ONLY THE LORD CAN CHANGE ANYONE – Ephesians 3:20

-only Jesus can change people

How can we be changed when it comes to the family?

1. Make a decision to change yourself – 1 Cor 11:28

-we can only change ourselves

2. Pray for the Lord to change the rest of the family

-release them to the Lord

-the Lord is changing people by faith

3. Behavior changes people – 1 Peter 3:1-7

-do right no matter who does wrong…….please the Lord……..

2.) WE MUST UNDERSTAND THAT THERE IS A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HAPPINESS AND JOY – Nehemiah 8:10

Happiness is based on circumstances and how we feel

Joy is a fruit of the Holy Spirit that grows in a believer and is not based on feelings.  It is strength for the believer at all times

      REMEMBER 2 THINGS:

         1. NO ONE CAN MAKE YOU COMPLETELY HAPPY EXCEPT JESUS

WHAT DO WE DO?

1. Declare the truth

2. Do not use the devils language

         2. THINGS WIL LNOT BRING HAPPINESS

-Only Jesus satisfies

3.)  WE MUST UNDERSTAND THAT THERE WILL ALWAYS BE PROBLEMS IN A FAMILY – Philippians 2:5

-Problems include Attitudes –

What is an attitude?  It is an inward feeling expressed by outward behavior

-body language…rolling the eyes…folding the arms…

          Attitude Points:

1. Understand that your attitude is your problem – Luke 15:21

-our attitude is not caused by anyone or anything else

2. An attitude is changed by an act of your will – Prov 1:28-33

-prayer will not change your attitude…an act of your will changes your attitude

3. Watch out who you associate with – Psalm 1:1-3

-only hang out with people who have great attitudes…….

-Jesus had a great attitude all of the time