Day 15- Formed for God's Family

Point to Ponder- I was formed for God's family.

Verse to Remember- "His unchanging plan has always been to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ." (Ephesians 1:5a)

Question to Consider- How can I start treating other believers like members of my own family?

Ok...I've been reading this question over and over again for a couple of days now. I understand it, but something just hasn't been sitting right with me. And then I figured it out. Shouldn't the question be "How can I start treat other believers and non-believers like members of my own family?"

Maybe I'm wrong, but if I just treated believers like my own family, then I wouldn't be loving like Christ loved us...everyone...even those who didn't love themselves. Isn't that what we are called to do?

I love my family with my whole heart. Ask anyone. I'd give you the shirt off my back if you needed it. I don't ask for anything in return. I love and help because I want to, not because I have to. I think that's one of the reasons I became a school counselor, because I want to stand up for those who can't stand up for themselves.

Unfortunately, although I'm decent at standing up for the little people, I'm not so good with adults. I find myself getting caught up in gossip. I wouldn't want anyone speaking about my family in an ill manner, so I know in my heart I shouldn't get caught up in gossip. This is something I need to work on! Please pray for me on this!