Worship with family

"Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness." (Psalm 29:2 ESV)

Many things are changing - the month, the seasons (slowly), students back to school and (for some of us) schedules.  New things are happening - as the schedule changes, moves happening and even (maybe) trying new things.  Some of us are blessed to have family, or friends that have become family, there to support and encourage us.  Through these recent changes I have been blessed to have family there to help with the move and encourage the sorting.  The most recent help has been bringing memories, and a car, to family in another state.  The blessings have been the memories - of past trips and times with the family - and especially being able to worship with grandsons.  Yes, we have worshiped together before - when they have come to whatever church(es) I was serving at the time.  This time, however, I will be worshiping with them at "their" church.

Sharing our love of God is an important part of family.  God time, this morning, reminded of God's presence with us through all the changes.  Jeremiah is telling the people how they will all be coming "back from captivity" and "utter these words: The Lord bless you." (Jeremiah 31:23)  Jeremiah also reminds God will "strengthen the weary and renew those who are weak." (31:25)  Sharing these things from one generation to the next and the next - helping family to know God's love is with them through the changes and challenges.

Thankfully it also means we can "ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name" and "worship the Lord" with the family.  A special time to come together to celebrate, have prayer, praise God and worship.  Something to think about............