Appreciating Family Members: Why Gratitude Matters in Your Home

Verbal appreciation is more than politeness — it’s a spiritual discipline that strengthens relationships, builds trust, shapes behavior, and creates a healthy family culture.

In this episode, Lynette Steyn-Laurens shares ten practical ways to speak life into your home through intentional gratitude.

💡 Key Ideas

• Specific appreciation strengthens connection

• Written notes make love tangible

• Trust grows when families communicate openly

• Gratitude encourages positive behavior

• Healthy homes require healthy conflict resolution

• Children copy what they see — not just what they’re told

• Family traditions create belonging

• Emotional intelligence can be taught

• Appreciation builds resilience

• A Christ-centered home begins with your priorities

📖 Scripture

Genesis 18:17–19

Philippians 2:1–2

Proverbs 22:6

1 Timothy 5:8

Colossians 3:20

1 Timothy 3:5

Genesis 2:24

🙏 A Prayer

“Lord, help our homes become places of appreciation, peace, and nurturing love.

Teach us to speak gratitude and build each other up daily. Amen.”

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🙌 Credits

Thank you to JustGospel Radio for broadcast permission.

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