What Has Happened To the Family
I remember growing up in a Christian family.
We were content, joyful and quite happy.
Things were "going along rather well."
We loved each other... more than words could tell.
I think of the special love
between mom and dad.
As my parents... I was proud and glad!
Over the years that rolled on by.
Something happened. I don't know why.
Our deep love became
replaced with "excuses."
Our relationshps filed with
"barsh words and bruises."
This family... I once held so close to my heart.
Began to "unravel and fall apart."
Our love for another became bitter and cold.
Even to the day we're "growing old."
Everywhere... it is evident and appearing.
The family as a unit is quickly disappearing.
We must come together and
remove all bitterness.
And walk in God's love and his forgiveness!
We must appreciate one another--
in spite of our faults!
Standing together on Godly principles
brings good results!
It we insist on "going our separate ways."
We'll be sorry "one of these days!"
The family is what God has put together.
It needs to be rooted in love--
both now and forever!
HIS love needs to be the glue
that binds us as one.
Blessing every mom and dad...
daughter and son!
By Jim Pemberton
2009
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