As I sit and reflect on what God has done and is doing in my blended family, it truly amazes me! I KNOW that it has nothing to do with us but it is all about him! I wonder at times why did it take so long for us to get to this point but in the same breath I realize ALL of the lessons we have learned. One of the things that I recognize that was holding us back from where we are today is unforgiveness. As I was reading my devotional today, Proverbs 31 ministries wrote:
The word forgive in Colossians 3:13 is founded on the Greek translated aphiemi, which means: (1) to send away; (2) to let it die; (3) to exchange it for something else; (4) to give up a debt; (5) to forgive.
One of the most powerful things within this definition is to exchange one thing for another. As you forgive you begin to exchange that which has kept your stuck for freedom. You exchange anger for renewed joy. You exchange bitterness for compassion. Where do you believe God desires to lead you as you embrace aphiemi forgiveness?
So I ask you.... Who do you need to forgive? Is it your husband because of some infidelity? Your children's father for not being the man/father he should be? Your spouse/significant other's ex who is trying to sabotage your relationship? Or maybe you need to forgive yourself! Whatever or whoever it may be, God can do it! Trust me!! I NEVER would have imagined I would be where I'm at today ... BUT GOD! I KNOW we're BLENDED 4 a PURPOSE!
Our mission is to help blended families respect, support, and work with one another with the goal of discovering they are Blended 4 a Purpose!
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Monday, February 4, 2013
Celebrity Blended Families
The month of February we wanted to showcase blended families. Steve Harvey and his wife Marjorie "Love" their blended family. Marjorie had 3 kids prior to their marriage and Steve had 4! What makes celebrity blended families work? Tell us how your blended family is working?
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