As I learn more about our family ancestry, I realize that some of the people I grew up with, besides my recognized family and relatives, were actually related to me. Of course, my analytical mind began to process this. I wonder...what would this world be like if we treated each other like family? Would it be better? Would it be worse? I pray that we pause and realize that whether we are blood related, connected in other ways, or claiming to be brothers and sisters in Christ...it's time we begin treating one another lovingly, respectfully, kindly, fairly, responsibly...and with God-given value for each person we meet. We never know how our words, deeds or attitudes affect others!
Tim and I taught our children "The Three Rs" of life while they were growing up: Respect, Responsibility and Reverence...something we drew from the Ten Commandments. I wonder what a difference it would make if we treated everyone with those three Rs consistently. After all, we never know who God has placed in our path...or for what reason.♥~thl
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