To Stay Connected to Family
Loving Father,
When we are part of a healthy family, those relationships can be among the most meaningful we can ever experience. Unfortunately, we can also very easily take them for granted. When we get caught up in our daily routines, we can go days or weeks without any communication with those we cherish. We are naturals at chalking up everything to being “too busy,” but deep down, we know it’s really a matter of priorities. Help me to be more deliberate about staying connected with my family, whether that includes aging parents, adult children, or siblings that mean so much to me. Even a phone call or quick text can help us feel more connected, and neither one requires a significant time commitment. Guard me from getting caught up in the silliness of who takes the initiative in reaching out, and make me always willing to reach out first as often as it takes, since I’m so grateful for the family with which you’ve blessed me. Strengthen our bond through more frequent communication, and enable us to make the most of the blessing of family.
In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.