It’s a powerful truth, isn’t it? The idea that we are all, in a sense, born into a script. From the way we cook to the phrases we use, our families and cultures hand us a pre-written story. These roles are meant to give us a place, a purpose, and a sense of belonging. They are the pieces that make us into the puzzles of our family and society. But what happens when those pieces start to become misplaced? We’re living in a time when the lines are blurring. The traditional roles that once defined our place in the family unit are no longer clear. They are not as they used to be. This can leave us feeling lost, questioning who we are supposed to be and how we’re supposed to fit in. We can feel the tension between the role we inherited and the person we feel called to be. As Christians, this shift isn’t a surprise. We know that the world is in a constant state of change. But we also know that our foundation isn’t in earthly roles or cultural expectations, it’s in Christ. As believers, we are all part of one body. Each of us has a different gift to use (Romans 12:4-6). This is a beautiful picture of a society where everyone has a vital, God-given role. It’s not about a rigid script. It’s about discovering the unique part God has designed for each of us to play. When a home is broken because of divorce or a parent’s absence, these roles are not just blurred. They are often shattered. The responsibilities God designed for a husband and wife can fall to a single parent, or even to a child. This can lead to a great deal of stress and confusion, as the natural order is disrupted. It’s in these moments we clearly see the importance of God’s design for the family. This was established in the beginning. A man shall leave his father and his mother. He shall hold fast to his wife. The two shall become one flesh (Genesis 2:24). The roles He appointed for men and women are meant to be a source of strength and security. The husband is the loving leader and provider (Ephesians 5:25, 1 Timothy 5:8). The wife is the nurturing helpmate (Proverbs 31, Ephesians 5:22). When these roles are abandoned or shifted, it can create a void that is difficult to fill. But even in our brokenness, there is hope. The story of Christianity is not one of perfect families. It is about a perfect God who can redeem and heal what is broken. He can bring beauty from the ashes and use our mess for His glory. He is a Father to the fatherless and a defender of the widows Psalm 68:5. Our role is to bring our brokenness to Him. We must allow Him to be the foundation when all others have crumbled. We should find our true identity not in a family unit, but in the family of God. He is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit Psalm 34:18. What do you think? How have you seen traditional roles change, and how has your faith guided you through it?