Blended Family

I. Determine your Priorities

 Genesis 22:1-14

– A first family has a change to ________________ into things

– A blended family  is ______________ into things

– A new family must have a new _______________________

– “Leaving the nest” 60 years ago & today

II. Extend Forgiveness to Your ______________ and Their Mate

   Ephesians4:29-32

– Speak _______________ for the children’s sake

– Remove _______________ for your own sake

• Extend _________________ for everyone’s sake

III. Develop Proper_______________

– Which family relationship is most ________________

– How do you _______________ the children

– Be careful not to play ___________________________________ Genesis 37:3-4

IV. Developing a Blended Family Takes ____________________________

Colossians 3:12-14

Start with Jesus as you ____________________

Understand each persons ____________________________

Confront issues before ________________________________

Commit yourself to ________________________________

Enlist the help of _________________________________

Strategy is determined by Childs ______________________________

Share your family goals and ___________________________