The importance of the family unit is celebrated all over the world. In fact, the United Nations passed a resolution in 1993 establishing the International Day of Families as an annual recognition of the paramount importance of families. The resolution provided, in part, the following:
“This annual observance reflects the importance which the international community attaches to families as basic units of society as well as its concern regarding their situation around the world. The International Day of Families provides an opportunity to promote awareness of issues relating to families as well as to promote appropriate action. The Day can become a powerful mobilizing factor on behalf of families in all countries, which avail themselves of this opportunity and demonstrate support of family issues appropriate to each society.”
For Christians, the family unit plays a vital role both physically and spiritually. We have a physical, earthly family with parents and siblings and other members. And, when we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior, we become members of the spiritual family of God our Father as we are all brothers and sisters in Christ. (Romans 8:15; Galatians 3:26-29). From the Old Testament to the New Testament, God’s Word expresses the importance of family, from children honoring and obeying their parents and parents not provoking their children; the sanctity of marriage; the prohibition against adultery; and the disdain of divorce.
The links below have some activities for families for this day. Note that they are secular web pages but some of the ideas are worthwhile to do, especially after the COVID-19 quarantines are over.
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Celebrate with As the Stars of the Sky
We would love to celebrate this day with your family! Our top reads or suggestions can be found below:
