Greetings Prayer Warriors,
Family is beautiful, fun, challenging, rewarding, and such a gift! While one’s emotions towards family may be variable, the gift of time and experience gives one perspective.What teen doesn’t think their parents are awful, only to realize how amazing they are once they become adults? What child didn’t think their little brother or sister was annoying, only to become close later in life? Who didn’t cherish an aunt, uncle, or cousin who made you feel extra special or stood in the gap for you? Yes, family indeed is a gift!
Therefore, our God, we give you thanks. 1 Chronicle 29:13
Equally a blessing, are those who are like family; those friends and neighbors of the heart. The ones we “adopt” or adopt us because one or both of us don’t have family nearby. Think of those other than family who showed up in the worst of times to stand with you. They too deserve our prayers, and the Lord our God is worthy of more praise!
Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift! 2 Corinthians 9:15
Lord, how you know us and bless us. Everything you do for our good. Despite pains and trials, you use those to bring about greater good. You always surround us with family and friends who love and support us in the journey of life, and boost us when our energy wanes. We praise you for the gift of family, and giving us friends to fill the empty spaces. We praise you and thank you, for such gifts, as we never walk alone. We trust in your merciful love! Amen.
All your works give you thanks, LORD and your faithful bless you.
Psalms 145:10
Peace, Joy, and Love,
Janet
Give thanks and praise to the Lord for the gift of family and friends. Pass it on!
