1/26/2022
1 Peter 4:8 "Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins." ESV
Ephesians 3:14-15 "Fort this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family on earth and in heaven is named." ESV
I love my family. I am blessed to be able to say that when so many people cannot. My husband, son, and pup mean the world to me. I am so blessed that I get to share this journey of life with them every day. I honestly realize how precious time with them is.
I also am blessed to be close to my extended family. My siblings and I laugh together, cry together, debate one another, and enjoy spending time with each other. We one another very much. This has even filtered down to the nieces and nephews. Again, such a blessing that I know too many families do not have. I am sure that our strong base of faith given to us by our parents is a major reason for this bond we share. We are also quick to forgive, for forgiveness is key to all healthy relationships. Jesus, our Savior, is the model of ultimate forgiveness.
In a few months we are traveling south to go to our nephew's wedding. We are so excited to celebrate this special time in his life with him. We are also happy that family we have not seen in a long time, both do to distance and Covid, are going to all be there. The logistics of where to stay and who is coming when are a bit crazy, but I'm sure when we all get there it will be great!
This focus on family got me thinking about our brothers and sisters in Christ, and how we can be very close and connected to people who are not from our bloodline. Sometimes these people stand in for your actual family. I know this has been true for me. We have lived away from family for almost our entire marriage and most of my son's life. Our church families in every body we have belonged to filled this specific void in our lives. It is true that they do not hold our history like your blood family does, but they speak the common language of faith. This is what binds all believers together around the world.
No one could every replace my family, but I am grateful that God has brought people into our life that have cared for us in times of need and celebrated with us in times of joy. Having both, I am doubly blessed.
1 comment:
We are excited to celebrate not only Taylor's wedding but also be together as a family. And while the planning may drive us a little crazy, it will all be worth it in the end.
I am so thankful that we are close the way that we are. You have been a source of love and guidance to my family and have been the aunt that shows up for many things - from weddings, to school plays, to graduation parties, to many things, and they know that they can count on you. I am so thankful for that.
The miles have definitely separated us over the years but I am thankful that God has sent people to be the family you needed in so many ways. LOVE YOU.
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