Fixing Broken Families
Family is God’s foundation for life and faith but when we step outside of His design, we open the door to brokenness. We see this in the story of Solomon—a man who had wisdom, wealth, and success, yet compromised on God’s plan and watched his family and kingdom fall apart.
The good news? Broken families can be restored. No matter how far things have gone, God specializes in redemption when we turn back to Him. Here are three ways we can start repairing broken families today.
1. Return to God's Design
Solomon’s downfall began when he ignored God's instructions about marriage and faith. He compromised, thinking it wasn’t a big deal—but it led to generational consequences.
1 Kings 11:5-6 – “For Solomon became a follower of Ashtoreth... So Solomon did what was evil in the sight of the Lord, and did not follow the Lord fully.”
Family struggles often start with small compromises—whether in marriage, parenting, or priorities. To rebuild, we must realign with God’s design:
Strengthening marriages by putting Christ at the center
Prioritizing faith and integrity in daily life
Teaching the next generation God’s truth, not just cultural values
Ask yourself: Are there areas where I’ve drifted from God’s design? What changes can I make today?
2. Stop the Spiral of Generational Brokenness
The choices we make don’t just affect us—they set the course for future generations. Solomon’s son Rehoboam inherited his father’s kingdom, but instead of leading with wisdom, he made things worse.
1 Kings 11:11 – “Since you have done this, and you have not kept My covenant... I will certainly tear the kingdom away from you.”
Generational brokenness doesn’t have to continue. We can be the ones who break the cycle:
If your family has a history of divorce, anger, or addiction, choose to create a new legacy.
If your upbringing lacked faith, love, or stability, start something different for your children and those around you.
If you weren’t given godly teaching, seek it now and pass it forward.
Ask yourself: What am I passing down to my children, nieces, nephews, or those around me? Am I leaving a legacy of faith or compromise?
3. Embrace Redemption & Teach Truth
If we’ve made mistakes, we might feel unqualified to lead our families spiritually. But God doesn’t want perfection—He wants repentance and commitment.
Ephesians 1:7 – “In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace.”
Even broken families can be healed through God’s grace.
Admit where things have gone wrong. Repent and ask God to redirect your family.
Teach truth boldly. Even if you’ve made mistakes, you can still guide others toward faithfulness.
Be an example of faithfulness. Let your commitment to Christ inspire those around you.
Ask yourself: Am I willing to be the one who restores my family’s faith? What step can I take today to lead my family spiritually?