3 sections to a healthy family – ‘The House of Oneness’

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Foundations: What is the ‘core value’ that your family is built upon?

4 Pillars that act as a frame work in a healthy family: Trust; Understanding; Respect and Love.

6 Characteristics that protect the family unit: Commitment; Time Together; Positive Communication; Expressing Appreciation; Spiritual Commitment; Conflict Resolution.

HOUSE OF ONENESS:

The concept, pictured above, is called the ‘House of Oneness’ and was developed by Larry Ballard, whom we had the privilege of hearing in person just recently. 

The husband and wife become the architects of their family – deciding the quality of the structure and design, through their values and beliefs they bring into the marriage. This is a huge responsibility for the parents, who often aren’t even aware of the legacy they are building and will leave behind. The choices parents make determines the outcome of the family! 

This smallest social unit, the family, holds the DNA of belonging, unconditional love and acceptance, and if this is not felt in the family due to it being a dysfunctional family in some way, the children will look for those emotional and physical needs to be met in other ways: gangs, drugs, relationships, addictive behaviours . . . 

FOUNDATIONS: A critical part of any building is the foundation! This picture shows ‘Christ’ as the foundation of this family unit. For your family you may have a different core value that is the centre of your life. The question is – is what you have chosen to be the foundation for your family as solid as a rock? Does it bring unity and harmony to your family? Or are your foundations crumbling like sand around you? These are vital questions for you to consider, as statistics say 50% of families end up falling apart. 

The foundations of a building can be strengthened and even changed, and this is also true with families. If you desire to have Christ as your firm foundation – what changes would you need to bring into your lives? We encourage you to make these changes while your children are young – as the repair work is easier. If you leave it too long, the repairs can be done, but the cost and effort is greater! For help, contact us or seek advice from people you trust! You are the Architects!