Let’s commit this year to praying about ways our families and others can draw closer. Let’s read Jesus’ words and let them settle deep in our hearts. Do you have a family member right now who may be looking at family photos and longing to draw…
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A Prayer for Families to Draw Closer Together This Christmas
By Kristine Brown
Bible Reading:
“This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.” – John 15:12 ESV
Listen or Read Below:
AroundChristmastimelastyear,whilewatchingafavoriteshow,IwasdrawnintoaChristmas-themedcommercialthattuggedatmyheart.Thesceneshowedanelderlymanaloneinhishome,staringlonginglyatphotosofhisfamily.Thesceneflippedfromhometohome,whereviewersgotaglimpseofgrownchildrenandgrandchildren,obviouslytoobusytovisittheiragingGrandpa.Atthecommercial’send,theonethingtheoldmanwantedmosthadnotcometopass.Hisfamilydidnotcometovisitfortheholidays.Nowordswerespokenthroughouttheshortvideo,butthemessagewasclear.Togethernessisimportant.
Thecommercialleftmefeelingsorrowfulfortheagingmandepicted.Ialsobegantoreflectonmyo