Day 12: Mark 3:31-34

Mark 3: 31-34 “Jesus’ mother and brothers arrived at the house where he was teaching. They stood outside and sent word for him to come out and talk with them. There was a crowd around Jesus, and someone said, “Your mother and your brothers and sisters are outside, asking for you.” Jesus replied, “Who is my mother? Who are my brothers?” Then he looked at those around him and said, “These are my mother and brothers. Anyone who does God’s will is my brother and sister and mother.”

The True Family of God

Over 25 years of the Army family moving from place to place we have come to appreciate ‘Home is where the Army sends us’. Moreover the family of God has been upper most in our lives living in various communities from St. Louis, Missouri to Clarksville, TN and living on numerous military installations from Ft. Rucker, AL, to Howard AFB, Panama to Mannheim, Germany.

Whether it is a Methodist church or a post chapel we have always found the true family of God. Just as the passage says anyone who does God’s will is your family. We have tried to instill God, country and family inspiration to each of our 4 children. At this time Mark, the oldest and his wife Maria are in Kuwait. Mark was last home from April to August, 2012. Mark has been in Kuwait or Iraq since 2002. I have told him wherever we go and whatever we do, God is with us. We are called to recognize and seek out others to embrace the family of God. At this Lenten season especially, may we all look for our brothers, sisters and mothers.

Dear God, May we be ever diligent in teaching and sharing our belief in You. Your will for our lives in the family of God has been yesterday, today and for all eternity. May we be ever faithful to You. Amen and Amen.                         

Contributed by Roz