The Grace of Family

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Family
(c) 2018 Rev. Linda M. Rhinehart Neas

The Grace of Family is one of those blessings that often gets overlooked until, unfortunately, it is too late. 

Let's face it, we ALL have families. Some are stable and dependable, some are crazy, some are absent from us, some are joined at the hip, some are four-legged, wings or even scaled, some make us laugh, some make us cry, some are connected by DNA and others by heartstrings. No matter, when push comes to shove, we all have one.  

I just spent another whirlwind weekend with my girls and all the grandkids.  We had such fun!  With four families gathered together, we create our own state!  I call it the State of Chaos!  But, I wouldn't trade it for all the money in the world.

Over the years my family has grown by more than simply blood relations. I have "family" around the globe; people who linked to me by a soul connection.  That connection is as deep as any familial tie can be. 

The point here is that Grace abounds, but often, we don't see it. Often, we are too wrapped up in the minutia of life. Often, we are blinded by fear, loneliness, worry and a host of other issues. However, Grace is always there, waiting patiently for us to notice and plug into the strength, Love, joy and peace it brings. 

This week look around at your "family" and give thanks.  

Blessings! 

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