Adopt-A-Family is not a new game show with scandalous behavior, but a term for when friends from the Air Force invited me to spend Turkey Day in Phoenix. By accepting the generous offer, I spent a wonderful several days with an awesome family. Even though I was not officially a relative, I was showered with kindness, food, and friendship. My incorporation into the family included going with the father to work at a local ministry, playing music during devotionals, cooking pasta for dinner, and numerous opportunities to improve humility (losing at board games).
While reflecting on the holiday, I am so thankful for the many times I have received undeserved love and acceptance. My history of adoption was not only at Thanksgiving, but I have also received a free adoption by God into a heavenly family. (see Ephesians in The Bible)
What undeserved blessings are you thankful for? (feel free to post them)
I'm thankful that I have YOU for a brother, Josh!! I'm thankful that we live in Peoria, and that Peoria is much closer than Michigan to our parents in St. Louis.
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