So this is what the term “Family” means in the dictionary, “ a basic social unit consisting of parents and their children, considered as a group, whether dwelling together or not: the traditional family.” There us another meaning a deeper meaning then being related by marriage or Blood, there is a greater family out there. One that Love each other for who we are, not what we have done. There is a greater Love that brings us together, And God shows us that love.
If you could not tell it is the Christian family we have that I am talking about, But we are a dysfunctional family. There is so much hurt in this family, to the point where people want to part to be part of the family. It breaks my heart. It gets me thinking why are we fighting, judging and ignoring each other? Is that really what Christ would want? No, When I see Jesus, I don’t see Him as someone who would hate anyone. He loved many people He humbled himself to come to our level to create a relationship with us.
Now I want to tell you my story about family. It was not perfect, I was alone and never felt loved. (if I did is hard to remember) Yes I had a mom, I love her and she loves me. As a kid not having a mom or a dad around hurt me because I had no sense of what family was. As I grew older I went out to fill in that gap of feeling lonely, it never satisfied me.
My first year of college God has been showing me what family is supposed be, loving, accepting, and caring towards each other. I never felt as though I had a family, people who loved me. God showed me that I do. That there are so many people here have such an affect on me. Through this year so far I have seen how I want family how even when things are rough, I will still love them no matter what they are doing. I would never say to someone you are not accepted. Because for the longest time I never felt accepted into anything. So I don’t want to reject anyone who wants help.
Cant we show love to someone even if you dont get along? Why do you create a divide? I think if you cant get along with someone be with them. You dont know there story. They could be hurting so much and you might not even know it. To be someone who is there, who can Love and care for them makes the biggest difference.
This year so far has been teaching me to love one another no matter what is going on. Why cant we love our family, friends? Is it that hard. Now what about you brothers and sisters in Christ should you not love them equally no matter how much they have hurt you. Should you not forgive them? I say you need to forgive, because that is a Huge step to take to show that love. Not a “I am sorry” and not feel it but a forgiveness that comes from your heart.
As I was watching “Lilo and Stitch” tonight one thing in the movie rung out so loud to me, “Ohana it means family. Family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten.” If you have a brother or a sister or a Close friend. You never want them to be left behind, broken and lost. You love them, so show them how much your really do love them. Dont leave your friends (who are your family) and family behind. Dont forget what they have done for you in the lowest of lows and the highest of highs. They love you and you should love them.
Lets all start being a family and love one another no matter the hurt we have caused or what they have caused. Love and forgive, Love and be happy, Love and pick people up when they are down. Show the Love of Christ.
