Put on compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, bearing with one another and forgiving one another. . . . Above all, put on love. —Colossians 3:12–14
My life has been made fuller by the history I share with my family—one that includes seasons of joy and sorrow, birthdays, weddings, and funerals, heated discussions and tender exchanges, smiles and tears.
Being a member of a family is a blessing; it’s also a lot of work. As our lives take different courses, more effort is required to keep in touch. At times it can be difficult to stay engaged with certain family members, for those we love the most can also hurt us the most. We may be tempted to retreat and avoid communication. I’ve found that the rewards of nurturing and persevering in those relationships far outweigh the cost of doing so.
Being a part of a family is also a tremendous responsibility. It requires a commitment to live the kind of lives that make our families thirsty for Jesus. And the more we invest in them, the greater the fruit we will see.
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Singled Out for Him: Embracing the gift, the blessings, and the challenges of singleness
©2023 Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth
Scripture taken from The CSB
Make it Personal
Reach out to one or more family members today just to touch base and engage with their lives.