Now matter how difficult life becomes, we belong in families. There may be times when we let down those we love & fail people who care the most, but through it all we discover a group of people who make us feel that we belong, who say, "What happens to you matters to me." Thus we stand together & face all of life with a confidence born of a sure identity in the family . . .
In spite of the pain, frustration & embarrassment, the unavoidable world of life in the family is still God's gift. The caring, nurture & confidence that comes from being seen at our worst & still knowing that we belong is His gift to us. It is the place where we can...love one another over the long haul. It is a place where we see His power & grace demonstrated over & over again. --John Westfall, Men's Devotional Bible
VACATION
The dictionary defines the word “vacation” as “a period of time devoted to pleasure, rest, or relaxation.” Though I imagine it happens less often than not, it seems the ideal vacation would come to an end just as the life we left behind begins to seem preferable. Yet even if it is with reluctance that we let go of our last vacation day, most of us can imagine why we must. By definition, a vacation is something that must come to an end. To vacate life as we know it on a permanent basis would be called something different entirely.
Though we know that the days of a vacation or holiday are short-lived, we nevertheless enjoy them. Even as they fade away into the calendar, they are remembered (and often nostalgically). That they were few does not hinder their impact. On the contrary, a few days devoted to relaxation are made valuable because of the many that are not.
And we know this to be true of life as well—that it is fleeting, makes it all the more momentous. --Jill Carattini, Slice of Infinity
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