Family.....

The love of God is active within and among my family and me.

My family is in my thoughts and prayers. Whether I consider family to include my parents and siblings, an extended group of relatives, or people with whom I have chosen to share life, my family is important to me.

As family members, we may not always agree on every matter, but we are connected by the love of God that is within each one of us. As I pray for each person, I deepen my awareness of the power for good in God's transforming, healing, enriching love.

I honor the love that creates a gentle but unbreakable bond among my family members and me--the love of God that is active within and among those I hold dear to me. And I know that through God's love, even closer relationships are possible.

"Honor your father and your mother, as the Lord your God commanded you, so that your days may be long and that it may go well with you."--Deuteronomy 5:16