Thankful for Family
When I ask people what they are thankful for, it seems family is one of the top answers I receive next to God and salvation. I wonder, though, if most people stop to think what exactly their family means to them or if it just seems like the thing to say.
For myself, I am blessed to have a family who loves me. This does not mean that we agree on everything but, if I need a hug, there’s almost always a sister who’s ready to oblige. My family is also good at “speaking the truth.” I may not always appreciate that part 🙂 but I know that it’s those times of having to take a look at myself that has helped to form me into the person I am. As Gloria Gaither said, “I’m not what I want to be but thank God I’m not what I was.”
God has a reason that He put each of us in the family He did. No family is perfect but each family who knows the Lord serves a purpose. If your family does not know the Lord, He still has you in that family for a reason, and the greatest reason is more than likely so you can be a light and show them the way to the Father. Don’t get discouraged but ask God to show you what you have to be thankful for in your family. I’m sure He will do so.
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