There is nothing quite like family.
Relationships in families can be the most encouraging and also the most devastating.
Families are made of people, imperfect people. Like you, like me.
There will times of solidarity, challenging times, times of change, and sometimes silence. But there will always be love. Even when it is unspoken, even when you think it’s impossible, even when you don’t feel it-there IS love.
Never lose sight of the hearts of the people that God chose for you to call family.
When you meet someone for the first time, instead of saying, “nice to meet you”, try something different. Sometimes I say something about the uniqueness of their name, or something about the city they are from, etc. Put your own technique into it. Make it positive, different and memorable!
When someone asks “how are you?” try not to answer, “fine, and you?” Because you should be more than fine!! And if you are simply “fine”, it’s time to step it up from being ok, satisfactory, average, so-so, adequate. You are an heir to Jesus Christ, that alone makes you royalty! You are wonderfully and fearfully made. You are awesome. You are amazing. You are God’s heart, the love of His life. Oh you are more than fine!
Try not to ask anyone “how are you?” Because they just may answer “fine”! Instead, smile and tell them something great that you notice about them. Or if you really DO want to know how they are, then look them straight in the eyes, sincerely ask, “how are YOU doing?” and brace yourself for an honest answer cause it just may come your way! Be prepared, show you care and share the love.
WHENEVER YOU ASK A QUESTION, BE PREPARED FOR THE ANSWER!
