Joy Because of Family 

Jesus Christ is God's everything for man's total need. 

~ Richard Halvorsen 

Dear Father, thank You for Christ's victory 

over death. Your plan would not have been 

complete if Jesus had stayed in the grave. 

Thank You for Your power, Your love and the 

promise of eternal life with You! 

Amen 

Joy Because of Family 

Family members are the people who know you best. They know your good points and your bad ones. You can't fool family members with fancy words or bluffs because they know the real you. After all, they live with you. Most people are more completely themselves when they are at home than anywhere else. 

Family members may make you crazy and frustrate you terribly, but when push comes to shove, you would do anything in the world for them and they would do the same for you. You may get angry at them, but you would never let anyone else say negative things about them! Family members love you no matter what and the memories you share with them are priceless. Having a family is a real gift from God. Family is precious because you are connected at the heart and you belong, for better or worse. There's a sense of security in that. 

Excerpt from "Daily Inspirations of Joy" by Carol Larson

Lord, thank you for my family!! I am truly blessed!