What's Your Center?

A lot of Christians seem to like the idea of a "Christ-centered home", but have no idea what that really looks like.  I've heard people describe their home as Christ-centered for the following reasons:

-we only listen to Christian music
-we don't watch rated R movies
-we pray before each meal
-we watch Christian movies with our kids
-we do a devotional together as a family once a week
-we don't cuss or allow our kids to say OMG
and last, but CERTAINLY not least...
-we got to church every week

Friends, I hate to break the bad news, but nothing on that list makes a home Christ-centered. 

A home inhabited by Christ-centered people is what makes it a Christ-centered home.  When parents who are earnestly seeking God to guide their lives, walking and growing in Him daily, living in community with others doing the same thing, and leading in their homes, THAT is what makes a Christ-centered home.  When we move away from the models that say "My kids are the center of the universe and my whole life/household/being revolves around what keeps them happy" and also "Parents' needs/desires/agendas are what my home is established around" to the model that says "We are here to Love God and Love People and will seek Him in all we do", THEN we move toward Christ-centeredness. 

So, what's your Center???

I've noticed that we, as American parents, are so busy that it can be hard to stay focused.  We have so many passions- and we tend to spend our time, money, and energy on those passions. What would people say you are most passionate about?  Is it Christ?  Or is it sports, healthy eating, your job, exercise, cooking, shopping, or movies?  There is nothing wrong with being excited about these things, but when they become the focus of your life- what people know you for- your Center- then something is out of order.  Convicting, isn't it?

What can we do to keep Christ- Loving God and Loving People- the center of our homes?  What can we do to encourage and help each other?  I'd love to hear your thoughts!