April 6, 2024

Family is a word that can trigger all kinds of emotions. For some it’s a wonderful feeling, for others, it brings out negative emotions. And for some, the family has left deep damage in their hearts. No family is without its flaws, and the range is from the highest high to the lowest low. The saddest family situation is when family members do not act like family. They don’t care, they reject, or abandon, This is the family that cuts the deepest wounds.

Whatever your earthly family is like, there is a perfect and wonderful family that you can belong to. God wants to be your loving Heavenly Father. He wants you to be his child. He eagerly awaits you to join His family where you will be loved and cared for beyond your imagination.

God has blessed me with a wonderful family! I didn’t say perfect; we’ve had our challenges. But we are more than grateful for our children, and spouses who are just like sons and daughters. Our twelve grandchildren and spouses of those who are married and those who are not, bring us such joy. And now, they are gifting us with sweet baby great-grands!

One of the stories in “Family Stories for God’s Glory,” is entitled, “Part of the Family.” We love Sierra, our grandson’s wife, like a daughter. The very first time we met, she opened her arms for a big hug and exclaimed, “MeMee!”–the name all of my grandchildren call me. But this was the first time I’d been called that by anyone other than my grandchildren. She was Grant’s girlfriend, not his wife at this point, but Sierra already considered herself part of the family. It warmed my heart when Sierra exuberantly called me, “MeMee.” It communicated acceptance, belonging, and love.–all those good sensations associated with healthy family relationships. I loved being Sierra’s “adopted MeMee.”

So, whatever your family is like–if it’s a blessing, a huge disappointment, or downright devastating, you can be assured of a better one in the future. God wants you to belong to His.

Think about it–until next time

Charlotte