The Democracy of Decisions

Family Meetings are vital for further family unity and for good communication. It creates a intimacy withing the family. It helps all of the family members to feel as if they are important and that their opinions are important and worthwhile.  Councils help to bring about change. They help us each to come to a solution as a family. To start our council we have to first have an agenda.

One way to do this is to have a blank sheet of paper on the fridge and have family members write at will topics that they wish to discuss. Once an agenda is completed there needs to be a pre meeting. Mom and Dad need to come together and meet to figure out what topics they are going to discuss and how they should present the ideas. Then it is time for the real council or meeting. The schedule should be like this

1. Express Love to Each Other

2. Opening Prayer

3. Discuss Topics

4. Closing Prayer 

5. Refreshments

Even the youngest children in the family should be allowed to contribute. When we have decisions to make that concern the family we should not forget to council with the Lord. I think if when we have our opening prayer, if we can consecrate our meeting to Him we can more fully understand His will. One major thing about the council is that nothing moves forward without a complete consensus. Everyone has to be on board. I think that this can be a blessing in our home if we use it properly. We can create a home that can become a force for good. We can become unified and we can become more productive. I feel that this truly can bless our lives if we use it appropriately.