Greetings Prayer Warriors,
Family is a gift and a blessing. But that doesn’t mean that they can’t be challenging, maddening, offensive, caring, kind, crazy, confusing, narcissistic, loving, quirky, unpredictable, and steadfast. We just have to embrace the fun in dysFUNctional. There are no perfect families. Families provide the environment for you to grown in holiness. And no one said it was easy to become holy!
In a large household there are vessels not only of gold and silver but also of wood and clay, some for lofty and others for humble use. If anyone cleanses himself of these things, he will be a vessel for lofty use, dedicated, beneficial to the master of the house, ready for every good work. So turn from youthful desires and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord with purity of heart. Avoid foolish and ignorant debates, for you know that they breed quarrels. A slave of the Lord should not quarrel, but should be gentle with everyone, able to teach, tolerant, correcting opponents with kindness. It may be that God will grant them repentance that leads to knowledge of the truth, and that they may return to their senses out of the devil’s snare, where they are entrapped by him, for his will. 2 Timothy 2:20-26
Lord, during this time where many are out of work, working on the front lines, or perhaps working or schooling remotely, may the positive effect be an increase in family time. May each draw closer as they lean in to one another as pillars of support. Give each the grace to let go of old hurts and to forgive one another, so that you can bring about true healing. May each no longer focus on the other’s imperfections, but rather the gifts you have bestowed upon them for the common good. You are Love and Light knocking on the door of our hearts. In complete trust, may we open that door to you, become your instrument, and flood the world with the Love and Light it so desperately needs. Amen.
Peace! Peace to those who are far and near, says the LORD; and I will heal them. Isaiah 57:19
Peace, Joy, and Love,
Janet
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