Blending A Family 40 day DevotionalSample

Our Eighth Anniversary

Paige and I thought our 8th Anniversary would be a typical Anniversary. But we were stunned when our children presented the gift of a VHS video which celebrated our family. Three months prior, they snuck photo albums and videos of family vacations, birthday parties, and other events out of our home and began to put the video together. As we watched that night in awe, we asked, “What just happened and what does this mean?”

After eight long years our children were declaring that the seven of us were a family. As we sat back digesting the content and meaning of the video, we realized two important things. 

First, the video was a celebration—not just of our eighth anniversary—but a celebration that our family had experienced a transformation. 

Second, our children had seen a change in our family—in how our relationships had grown. 

The highlight of the video, however, was a series of comments written by our children about our family: 

“Jordan is definitely the person to hang around if you’re in a bad mood. He will make you smile over the stupidest things. He has a love for people and a joy for life that I admire.”

“Jessica looks up to me and makes me feel important.” 

“Paige is my best friend. She’s a blast to be around and has the true heart of a servant—a clean servant.” 

“I’m proud to have Moe as my dad. He stands behind us no matter how crazy our ideas are. He brings our family together.” 

“Our family is now one. It’s a big, exciting, funny family.” 

“We are one. We have grown together through the years.” 

“Thanks for the laughs, thanks for the tears, thanks for the last eight years. We love you!” 

Rest assured that Paige and I did not do this. This is the work of God’s Holy Spirit as we sought His wisdom, guidance and healing for our blended family. And He is “no respecter of persons”. What He did in our family he will do for you! Expect the unexpected, and never give up!

Suggestions:

Daily seek and follow God’s wisdom and guidance, and watch Him heal and unite your family.

Daily serve your family members.

What positive statement could you state about each family member? 

Our Prayer for you:

Father we ask You to touch and bring wholeness to this family. Show them how much you love and appreciate each one of them. Amen!

 

Copyright 2019 Moe and Paige Becnel @ Blending A Family Ministry