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Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Family Rules!

While at a friend's house a few months ago, I noticed her "Family Rules List" in her home. I LOVED it! Better yet, I loved how I saw it in action in her home. Well, she was sweet enough to give me one. The same exact one, and I want to share it with you! It's changed the way my boys talk to me and my husband and they are learning the scripture verses - so they know WHY they have to do these things.
Our Family Rules

LOVE GOD
Deuteronomy 6:4-6 - You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul and with all your strength.
Pray and talk to God.
Give thanks!

OBEY MOMMY AND DADDY
(Right away, all the way, with a happy heart!)
Colossians 3:20 - Children, obey your parents in all things for this is well pleasing to the Lord.
Come when your name is called and say "YES mommy."
Mind your teachers.

LOVE OUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
Mark 12:29-31 - You shall love your neighbor as yourself.
Hugs and kisses.
Encourage each other.

BE KIND AND RESPECTFUL TO OTHERS
Titus 3:2 - Be courteous to all men.
Proverbs 15:1 - A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Be helpful without being asked.
Use sweet words and actions.
Put others first.

TELL THE TRUTH
Proverbs 12:22 - Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who deal truthfully are His delight.
Be honest even when you've done wrong.
Rewards for honesty.

TAKE CARE OF OUR HOME AND STUFF
Ecclesiastes 5:19 - God has empowered him to receive his reward and rejoice in his labor: this is the gift of God.
Keep home and nature clean and organized.
Cleanup toys and trash.

DO OUR BEST WITH A HAPPY HEART!
Proverbs 20:11 - Even a child is known by his deeds, whether what he does is pure and right.
Philippians 1:10a - Approve that which is excellent.
Do the right thing even when it's hard.
Good, better, best.

7 comments:

Carolina Clipper said...

Angela, LOVE this! Any way I can pay for one?

Dolly said...

Glad you posted this on RWAV. I was going to suggest you do it.

Annie Mendrala said...

This is cool! Thanks for sharing

Michele said...

I love that they added the scripture to the rule. Did she do this herself or buy it?

Happy Four said...

Is there somewhere I can get this already printed up?

Please email me at:

thegrossmans at carolina.rr.com

Angela Richardson said...

Several of you have asked about a printed copy of the Family Rules list. My friend printed this one for me. She is a graphic designer. Good to have her for a friend! She printed it on a piece of heavy duty paper. It just so happens to match my decor. I'd like to frame it too. I can ask her if she would be interested in making a few more of them for those of you that asked.

Carolina Clipper said...

Angela, Yes, if you can ask your friend to make one for me I'd love it! Obviously I'm willing to pay it. Thanks so much.