Family as singular

An important element to strengthen our bond in marriage is to develop faith in the Lord, keep Him in the midst of everything in life. If only we can trust and have faith in Him in good times and bad, we could develop the firmness in our relationship.

In our present world one’s ego is tested every moment and to resist that temptation is the greatest of all. This is the fourth element in our lives, the terrible virus which is much more dangerous than any other disease. How we can keep this infection from spreading into our family union is important to both the partners. This relative strength will later develop better into their children as it will transform all what the scriptures describe into practical reality. The union of the Holy Spirit will be respected only if we deny the temptations of the world. How we can cope up and continue to live sensibly is for each of us to take up our burden of crosses and continue with respect.

The evident egos could be many but to start with we can put all our desires to rest. Avoid anything which could be draining the resources by giving priorities to the need. It is like fasting for everything by having such a control in our life. Too much of anything is dangerous but to be contended with our limits is important than to compare.

With the salaries that are now prevailing in our country the following generations will not have much to complain in terms of money if they are in control. It is also too much money which brings in wrong cultural and moral values to break many unions. Hence we need to guard ourselves with the power of the Lord to strengthen our minds to withstand this test of the times.

-Donald D’Cruz