How to have a happy family

Colossians 3:15-21
And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him. Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives and be not bitter against them. Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord. Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.


The adversary works so hard on the family, because with one family member that is affected, the whole family is affected by it. There are so many things in the world competing for the drifting away of the family. So many things that call for personal involvement, instead of things that bring unity in the family. Fortunately, we have answers to what we can do to have a happy family. The answer, building a family relationship on the gospel. Here in the epistle to the Colossians, Paul writes some important values that should be applied within the home. He knew how important families are to our Father in heaven, and the Father is fully aware of how tough it is to live in a dysfunctional family. Here are some of the things I found that was mentioned in these passages.
1) Peace of God rule in your hearts, and be thankful.
2) Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing each other. (Family home evening and prayer)
3) Psalms and hymns and spiritual songs. (Sing together the words of God.)
4) Give thanks to God in all of our doings.
5) Each individual and member of the family fulfilling their responsibility. Doing their very best to do their part, for everyone pulling their own weight helps them everybody deal with their burdens.

If we can do all we can to implement these plans of God, then we know we will be blessed. It isn't always easy to read scriptures together or sing as a family. Or many of the things listed, but we can be sure it will make us happy. The Supreme Creator of the world has given us a plan to help us know we can be happy if we follow it. With all of the wisdom He possesses, we can know that the gospel contains general application to all circumstances that will work. I have seen these blessings in my life. It was not easy reading scriptures and praying with my family with busy schedules that conflict and attitudes that constantly change. But I know and can see the blessings of the Lord in my life. His hand is there and has lifted me through all of my challenges. And these things will bless you if you are willing to follow the Words of God and rely on Him for supplication.