Celebrating Family

In some places today it is a public holiday given to celebrating families.  Some of us are happy to celebrate family but for others, thoughts of family causes fear and pain.  Family is very important to God.  God knows the challenges that face families impacted by addiction.  God will make something beautiful available to us today whether we are reconciled to our families or feel very much alone.  

When we surrender our lives to God and trust in the forgiveness Jesus purchased for us on the cross, we become part of a family where God is our Father and others become our brothers and sisters.

As we walk with God and change our ways to reflect His plan for our lives, all sorts of benefits result.  Many of us have seen changes in how we interact with our family and in many of our relationships.

Reverence for the Lord gives confidence and security to a man and his family.  (Proverbs 14:26 GNT) 

God places the lonely in families; he sets the prisoners free and gives them joy.  (Psalm 68:6a NLT)

Wherever we are in our journey with God or our family, let’s celebrate God’s good plan for us.  Let’s give Him thanks for where we are in our life today and ask Him for strength to follow Him in all our ways.

Prayer:  Heavenly Father, Thank You that through Jesus, You have made me a part of Your family.  Thank You for all those brothers and sisters who share in my life today. Help me to continue the work of restoration in my relationships with both family and friends.  Amen