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 Habits for Healthy Homes | Part 5
Healthy homes begin with a heart of honor! Tonight, we explored the fifth commandment: “Honor your father and your mother.” —Exodus 20:12
The home is where we first learn respect, values, and how to treat others. Honoring our parents takes different forms throughout life:
- As children, we honor through obedience and respect.
- As we grow, we honor through appreciation, listening, and gratitude.-As adults, we honor by staying connected, offering encouragement, and caring for their needs.
Parents also have a responsibility to lead with love, discipline with care, and help their children know the Lord.
No family is perfect, and some family stories carry deep hurt. God sees that pain and can bring healing—even when a relationship remains difficult. Through Him, we also find a church family that loves and supports us.
This week, look for one meaningful way to show honor. A phone call, a thank-you, or time spent together can make a difference. 

 Ephesians 6
Today’s message reminded us that our strength comes from the Lord, and our victory is found in Jesus!
The battle is spiritual, and people are not our enemy. Instead of fighting one another, we must submit to God, put on His whole armor, and stay connected to Him through prayer.
Stand in truth. Guard your heart with righteousness. Walk in peace. Lift your shield of faith. Protect your mind with salvation. Keep the Word of God in your heart and ready to use!
Victory doesn’t mean we won’t face battles. It means we can stand confidently in the victory Jesus has already won. When you’ve prayed, trusted, and done all you can—KEEP STANDING! 
You were made for more. Stand in Christ—your victory is His victory!

Healthy homes need rhythms of rest.
Tonight in Part 4 of “10 Habits for a Healthy Home,” we explored God’s command to remember the Sabbath and the principle behind it: we need time to stop, be refreshed, and reconnect with Him.
Rest is more than a break from work—it’s an opportunity to let God renew us. We were reminded to:
-Rest our bodies. We weren’t created for nonstop work.-Recharge our emotions. Make room for quietness, family, and fellowship.- Refocus our spirits. Prioritize worship and tune our hearts to God.
One thought to carry into this week: We won’t simply find time for the important things—we must make time for them.
Let’s make room for God, cherish our families, and slow down enough to recognize the moments He places before us. 

MADE FOR MORE | PART 7: YOUR WITNESS
Yesterday, we were reminded that our walk with God is visible beyond the church walls. The way we respond on an ordinary, difficult Tuesday can show someone what Jesus has done in our lives.
In Ephesians 5, Paul calls us to imitate God: walk in love, walk as children of light, walk wisely, and be filled with the Spirit. That means showing the mercy, forgiveness, patience, and sacrificial love that Jesus has shown us. Our witness is more than what we say; people can see its fruit in how we live.
God has brought us out of darkness so we can carry His light into it. As we go through this week, let’s stay open to the moments He puts in our path—a chance to pray, encourage someone, or show His love at home, at work, and wherever we go.
If we’re filled with the Spirit on Sunday, let’s be filled on Monday too. 
📖 Ephesians 5:1–32

Habits for Healthy Homes | Part 3 Recap
This week, we talked about the power of a name—especially the name of Jesus.
Exodus 20:7 calls us to honor God’s name. That goes deeper than the words we say when we’re upset. We misuse His name when we claim He approves of choices that go against His Word, use “God told me” to pressure someone else, or speak about Him in ways our lives don’t reflect.
So how do we build a healthier habit? Reverence His name. Represent His name. Rely on His name. Let our words and our actions show who Jesus is, and trust in His authority rather than our own.
“The mouth speaks what the heart is full of.” — Luke 6:45 (GN)
 

 MADE FOR MORE — PART 6: YOUR WALK 
Ephesians 4 reminds us that following Jesus isn’t only about what we believe—it’s about how we walk it out every day.
God has placed a calling on every believer. That calling isn’t based on our ability, but on what Jesus can accomplish through a surrendered life. We are called to walk in humility, protect unity, serve one another, and use our God-given gifts to strengthen the body of Christ.
It’s time to put off the old, put on Christ, and allow the Holy Ghost to transform how we think, speak, serve, and forgive.
You were made for more—so walk worthy of your calling and watch what God can do through your life! 
Ephesians 4:1–32#MadeForMore #YourWalk #WalkWorthy #GraceTabernacle #WelcomeHome

Habits for Healthy Homes — Part 2
This week we learned the importance of avoiding counterfeits. Anything that takes God’s place in our priorities, decisions, or hearts can become an idol—and idols will always disappoint, dominate, and ultimately shape us.
A healthy home keeps Jesus at the center and refuses to let anything take His place. 
Healthy homes don’t just put God first—they remove anything that tries to take His place.

Today we were reminded that YOU WERE MADE FOR MORE!
Your past doesn’t disqualify you, your failures don’t define you and your weaknesses don’t limit what God can do through a surrendered life. God doesn’t need your résumé—He needs your surrender. He equips the people He calls and gives them purpose beyond what they could accomplish on their own.
Grace doesn’t just save us—it sends us. Somebody needs the testimony, experience, and purpose God has placed inside of you.
Ephesians 3:20 reminds us that God is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think. We weren’t made for a one-time experience with God—we were made to live out His purpose every single day.
Stop asking God to make His purpose small enough for you to manage. Instead, ask Him what He can do with a life that is fully surrendered!

The first habit is simple but powerful: PUT GOD FIRST.
In our finances, interests, relationships, schedules, and even our troubles, God should never be our last resort—He should be our first priority.
“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness…” — Matthew 6:33
Strong homes are built on the right foundation. 

Today we were reminded that we were Made for More — we were made for FAMILY!
Ephesians 2:11–22 shows us that through Jesus, those who were once far away have been brought near. We are no longer strangers or outsiders—we are members of the household of God.
The Church isn't just a place we attend. It's a family we belong to. ❤️
Jesus tore down the walls that separated us, brought us together as one, and gave us a place to belong. No matter our background, our story, or where we've come from, there is room in the family of God.
We weren't meant to walk this journey alone.