RELATIONSHIP

THE JOY OF

Treasure your family and the moments spent with them

By Rita Taylor

The first relationship you will experience is that of family, and what a precious gift family can be. It’s a joy that can easily be taken for granted because you tend to spend more time with family than you do with anyone else. You come to expect them to always be there or around when that isn’t always the case.

As you embark on the holiday season, I want to encourage you to be thankful for your family and the moments you have together. Be intentional and in pursuit of closer and more intimate relationships with your loved ones. David R. Mace once said, “Nothing in the world could make human life happier than to greatly increase the number of strong families.”

As you spend time with your family over the winter holidays, do your best to focus on the good in each individual. Sometimes we’re too quick to point out all that’s wrong within the family, that in doing so, it robs us of the moments and memories that could be made. Each family has its ups and downs, but at the end of the day, you will find that being thankful for family outweighs the differences and challenges that you and your family may face.

Family can be your place of strength, laughter and security from all the day-to-day challenges you might face in the world. It becomes your place of serenity, a place of momentary escape. Whatever the case, I just want to encourage you to embrace every opportunity you get to spend with your family. Laugh a little more. Smile a little more. Hug a little longer. Forgive quickly. Love a little harder.

Family is such a beautiful gift given to us by God. You may not all be the same, but the beauty in your gift of family is the uniqueness of each individual. Be thankful for your family, for they truly are a gift. Z

Rita Taylor is the owner of RitaJ Enterprises LLC and is an Author, Producer, Director, Speaker and former Radio Host for Kingdom View Global Radio Network. You can learn more about her at www.ritajenterprisesllc.com