Daily Devotional

Being A Member of a Family

By Brenda Gittens
This week's topic: The Importance Of Family

Most of us experienced a great amount of emotion when Hurricane Katrina took place in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast in 2005, and the floods in Memphis, TN and the tornados that hit Joplin, MO, Springfield, MA and across other states in our country recently this year.

Many lives were affected and through the news media, we saw where lives were lost and others lost all they had. But through all of that, we saw the citizens of this nation come together and homes, shelters, food, clothing, government assistance, open arms, and whatever else was needed for fellow citizens, was provided. Especially the church, the Body of Christ, played a large role in the helping. When I saw all of this, I saw a family.

With all of the devastation that we’ve seen in our nation during these times, there are still some issues that continue to come up regarding help and recovery, placing blame on this or that one, this one or that one because of politics or race, etc. In the midst of it all, this question may be asked -- “Can we all just get along?” The answer to this question is, “Yes we can, in spite of the differences, issues and concerns.” This is what a family does. Family is a relationship. It takes work on all sides to make it succeed. The work takes praying, communicating, listening, uniting, helping, participating and coming together.

We all can learn from the disasters that took place. Let’s remember to try to be there for our families, both natural and church -- before the disaster takes place, not just wait until it comes and then we’re there. For some in the family, that may be a little too late.

PRAYER: Lord, what can we say? But that You are our Father and we are a part of Your family. Help us Lord, to be there for our families and others during their times of disaster. In Your name we pray, Amen.

Scripture Of The Day: "Anyone who does not provide for their relatives, and especially for their own household, has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever." - 1 Timothy 5:8 (NIV)

Brenda Gittens is a worship evangelist, singer and writer who ministers in word and song at churches, prisons, outreaches, and other events throughout California and other states. Her latest CD is entitled, Real Praise/True Worship. Brenda is also a devoted wife and mother of one son. You can reach her at: http://www.brendagittensministries.com.…

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