Joy of Family

Today like so many other Sunday’s we spent the day with my granddaughter…what a joy! We rode our bikes, went to the park and did our “projects”. Now that she is three we are able to take her out to nice restaurants…today was Japanese, TapanYaki and the use of chop sticks. As I think back on our day I silently said to myself, “there is nothing like being close to family.” I suddenly realized this must be how God feels when we spend quality time with Him. We pray, talk to Him at meals (thanking him for our bounty) and enjoy His fellowship. God waits to be invited into our lives and what joy He must receive when we feel His closeness. Realizing we don’t always have Jesus as the main family member in our lives should make us guilty and sad as we are not always open to receive God’s love and that special relationship…. We get so busy with work, responsibilities and families that we neglect to invite our most important family member. So beginning today let’s make the choice to have God and Jesus Christ as the center of our lives. Psalm 51:1-2 God, be merciful to me because you are loving. Because you are always ready to be merciful, wipe out all my wrongs. Wash away all my guilt and make me clean again. Continue in prayers and repentance through our Lenten Season as we build our personal relationship with Jesus. What a gift He has given. Smiles & Blessings, Cynthia Collins Kaitfors