Saturday, April 14, 2007

Joys of Family and Friends

As some of you will have noticed, Sister Karla Holley and I have been blogging back and forth regarding mutual friends, family and connections to things in the past. This made me start thinking about the family of God. Isn't it awesome that God gives us brothers and sisters of like minds to share our lives with? And isn't it neat how we are all connected?

I was sharing a little of this thought with my daughters this morning at breakfast. I told them that when I was unable to meet their needs God has provided "sisters" for them to talk to. My girls both piped up and said that I am always able to help them but I told them I want them to remember for the future when as teens they may not feel like I am listening or such. I can remember many times as a teen when I would sit down with someone other than my mom and glean spiritual and practical wisdom from them. I want that for my kids!!!!

I found this song/poem online and think you will agree that it describes God's family!

Family, Friends and Fellowship
He gave you arms to hold me up - when I am falling down
He gave you lips to cheer me up - when storms are all around
He gave you songs to fill me up - when words will never do
For this family, oh Father I thank you!
He gave you tears to cry with me - when I am filled with grief
He gave you joy to laugh with me - when I find relief
He gave you eyes to watch over me - as I walk the narrow way
For this family, Father I thank you today!
Family Friends and Fellowship keep me going strong
There’s always someone by my side - I know that I belong
To a family bound for glory land, I find myself at ease
’Cause this family who loves Jesus, has His peace!
He gave you tears to cry with me - when I am filled with grief
He gave you joy to laugh with me - when I find relief
And because you love Jesus, I can trust you to love me too!
For this family, oh, Father I thank you!
For this family, oh, Father I thank you!
song- 2002 Marquita Lawson
And one of the awesome parts is that while YOU are doing all the above for ME, I am doing the same for YOU!!!!