Thankful For Family

Gloria, Marlene, Marcella, Burneta
The Springer Girls

Last week I celebrated "Sister Day" with my three sisters. We have designated a "Sister Day" every time the four of us get together. We have realized how significant those days are. Two of my sisters have lost their husbands, causing us to cling to each other as we grieve.

All of us are on the downhill slope of our lives, but fully aware that the end of our lives is our destiny. And that Jesus is leading us to our real home in heaven. I hope to rejoin our parents and our brother there, though the mystery of heaven is still in God's hands.

Jesus' words from His Sermon on the Mount speak to me today.

"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven," (Matthew 5:3-10 NIV).

Gracious and loving God, thank you for the blessings of sisters and brothers.