CFC SINGLES FOR CHRIST

FAMILY IS A GIFT
HEALING AND FORGIVENESS IN THE FAMILY

ANCHOR VERSE:
“Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility,
gentleness, and patience, bearing with one another and forgiving one another, if one has a
grievance against another; as the Lord has forgiven you, so must you also do.” - Colossians
3:12-13 NABRE

GRACE WE SEEK:
We ask for the grace to be an instrument of healing of brokenness and forgiveness in the family.

PRE-HOUSEHOLD ACTIVITY FOR THE FAMILY:

Invite your family to watch the movie “Seven Sundays” together.

TOPIC:
Problems in the family come in all shapes and sizes, impacting family dynamics and shaping
family relationships. We experience relationship difficulties, small or large, at various times
throughout our family experience. Each member may have unresolved issues within
himself/herself and with each other. Sometimes, this leads to a confrontation to realize that these
unresolved issues were not addressed and have piled up, and wounds have deepened. This
may either reconcile the family or break the family apart.

In the movie “Seven Sundays”, each family member has unresolved issues and pain against
each other until they reach the boiling point where they speak out their pains, anger, and jealousy
against each other. When they finally realized their shortcomings, they faced their fears and
pains, toned down their pride, patched everything, and forgive one another.

Life is too short to waste time with negativity towards the people we love. There are many ways
to resolve family issues and make things peaceful again. When faced with family conflict, always
affirm the relationship, and do all we can to preserve it. Ask God to help resolve our issues, ask
for His forgiveness, and allow Him to heal us. Once we have done that, we ask for His guidance
to help us improve the situation. Most family conflicts are outward manifestations of a deeper-
rooted cause. Knowing the cause encourages family members to empathize more and
illuminates situations that call for change. Relationships are the foundation of families, and
healthy communication helps to strengthen relationships. Family members need to feel
comfortable sharing their problems and feelings. It takes two soft hearts for reconciliation to
occur.

Encourage the family to trust God and allow the reconciliation process to sink in. Allow the Holy
Spirit to lead in the journey of healing and forgiveness. Be patient, open, faithful, and loving to
one another. When we have done all that we can to restore the relationship but the conflict
remains unresolved, surrender the relationship to God. In His perfect time, everything will be
okay.

SFC FAMILY MONTH 2022

HOUSEHOLD TOPIC
 CFC SINGLES FOR CHRIST
FAMILY IS A GIFT
When we let God be the center of our family, the conflict will be resolved; there will be
forgiveness, and healing will be faster. Families matter to God. We can rest in the knowledge
that God loves us and will continue to work out his plan and purpose in our families. Let’s make
the Holy Family our model; bonded, faithful, loving, and trusting to each other.

GUIDE QUESTIONS:
1. Are there any conflicts among your family members that are still unresolved? How will
you encourage your family members to resolve those conflicts?

2. What are the lessons you have learned after you have resolved those conflicts? What
are some practical steps that you took to bring about healing in this relationship?

SFC FAMILY MONTH 2022

HOUSEHOLD TOPIC