This week as I looked around my living room, it looked like a tornado had ripped through the place! I am pretty sure it was a compilation of every pillow and blanket that we own, draped over couches and chairs, while the floor was littered with their favorite toys (which ends up being every. single. toy!).
I noticed little feet and arms sticking out of their makeshift tents, as they laughed and chatted back and forth — and yes, there was some bickering too. But as I watched them interact and just have fun together as siblings, I started thinking about how we, as Christians, are all part of God’s family.
I don’t know if you’ve heard the song by Lanny Wolfe, but he said it much better than I ever could. I promise it will be worth the extra minute it takes to read:
We’re part of the family
That’s been born again
Part of the family
Whose love knows no end
For Jesus has saved us
And made us His own
Now we’re part of the family
That’s on its way home
And sometimes we laugh together
Sometimes we cry
Sometimes we share together
Heartaches and sighs
Sometimes we dream together
Of how it will be
When we all get to heaven
God’s family
When a brother meets sorrow
We all feel his grief
When he’s passed through the valley
We all feel relief
Together in sunshine, together in rain
Together in victory
Through His precious name
And though some go before us
We’ll all meet again
Just inside that city
As we enter in
There’ll be no more parting
With Jesus we’ll be
Together forever, God’s family
I’m just so thankful that we are not in this journey alone. We are so blessed to have those around us to encourage, challenge, and love us, and we have the opportunity to reach out and do the same for others. What a privilege!
Be encouraged,
Erin
