"If Mama Ain't Happy..."

Three Keys to a Happy Home

Colossians 3:14,15

Impact of a mother

The wise woman builds her house,

    But the foolish pulls it down with her hands. Proverbs 14:1

1. Let Love Complete You

But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection. (v. 14)

TimeComfortInterests

ReputationDreamsFears

2. Let Peace Control You

And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; (v.15)

HARMONY

If it is possible, as much as depends on you,live peaceably with all men. Romans 12:18

Better to dwell in a corner of a housetop, Than in a house shared with a contentious woman. 21:9; 25:24

Better to dwell in the wilderness, Than with a contentious and angry woman. 21:19

A continual dripping on a very rainy day

And a contentious woman are alike; Whoever restrains her restrains the wind, And grasps oil with his right hand. 27:15,16

3. Let Gratitude Characterize You

...and be thankful. (v.15)

Used in each chapter :

1:3 – we give thanks (other believers)

1:12 – giving thanks (inheritance)

2:7 – with thanksgiving (growth)

3:17 – giving thanks (obedience)

4:2 – with thanksgiving (prayer)

Have a Happy Home...

Seek to love rather than to be loved

Have peace by obedience not manipulation

Focus on the good things you have