This morning, I woke to an empty house. It was just me and my dog, Bentley. It was too quiet, too empty and I felt lonely.
For nearly two weeks we've had a houseful of family. There were moms and dads, cousins, aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews and grandparents. They came from around the globe. We gathered to celebrate Christmas . . . together. We gabbed, laughed, cried, baked, played games, made snowmen and went sledding, and we remembered Christ. We even shared the flu.(that part could have been left out.) It was a time to build memories, and it ended with warm hearts and tearful farewells.
The last of my family left yesterday. Today I felt sad. I wish so badly that we lived close enough to see each other whenever we liked. It's a wonderful gift to be part of a family who loves one another, warts and all.
As I contemplate on time spent with loved ones I realize how limited my vision is. Family is more than those in my personal lineage. I have a huge family made up of Christian brothers and sisters. We're tied to one another by blood--the blood of Christ. And we have the most outstanding Father who takes good care of each one of us. He even knows the number of hairs on our heads. Amazing!
Rather than feel sad, it is time to rejoice and to settle into the quiet presence of my Heavenly Father--to hear His heart and to feel His peace.
We're family. Let us be mindful of one another. Pray for each other. Clasp arms and rejoice as we dance in the glow of our Father's love.
When I woke this morning, feeling alone I was wrong. I'm never alone--I have all of you and my Father in heaven, who is always with me. I need only stop and listen and I will hear his voice and feel His presence.
Grace and peace to you from God.
Bonnie
Wonderful sentiment to begin the New Year with. Never thought about 'blog families' or 'cyber families' but I definitely feel that way!
ReplyDeleteKav, humankind is bound to one another. We need to care and to love, to reach out to each other.
ReplyDeleteAnd our Christian family, which is spread out across the globe and through time, is bound by blood--there is nothing stronger.
So glad to have you in my family. :-)
Bonnie, I have you, my family and friends and GOD. I am so Blessed!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Rebecca
Rebecca, isn't it wonderful? I can't imagine what life would be like without our Lord and one another. So fabulous to have a great big, loving family. And no matter where we travel we'll find each other. : - )
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