Pastor Larry took us to the end of the series on values
Focusing on community and family, which act as glues
We value people, be they in our natural or spiritual family
Through time and effort, how we value others is plain to see
From Psalm 68:5-6 Pastor Larry did then read
God values families; this is a trait we should heed
Pastor Larry focused on points three
To ward off attacks of the enemy
"Seeing God as our Loving Father" is point number one
He loves us for who we are, no matter what we've done
We are reminded of the father of the son prodigal
And that God sent his Son, so we can have life eternal
We are children and heirs of God, it is clearly seen
If we read Romans 8, verses sixteen and seventeen
But as a loving father, according to Hebrews 12:6
He must discipline us if there are things to fix
This is for our good and allows us to share his holiness
It produces a peace and a harvest of righteousness
"God places us in families" is point number two
Even Jesus had human parents and siblings too
Pastor Larry referred back to Jeremiah 1:5
God knew us and his plans long before we were alive
He has placed us where he wants us to be
Even if his plans for us are not easy to see
Who we are and where we are from do not matter
The opportunity to serve is often given to us on a platter
We must love the family that we are in
Doing otherwise is what caused jealous Cain to sin
Our words and actions do likewise Pastor Larry said
We should encouraging our family members instead
By loving and caring for our family
We uplift them and provide security
"God places us in community" is point number three
A multi racial preview of heaven we will see
We should pick a church where we feel at peace
Establish relationships so church hopping will cease
At the same time we must look beyond our comfort zone
And interact with those from other cultures, not just our own
Reading Psalm 133 from verse number one
Brothers living in unity is how it should be done
John 13:35 says to love one another
So all can see you are a Christian brother
A family's role, from Nehemiah 4:12-13
Is to protect each other from threats, even unseen
We must fight for our families and not be afraid
For our Father's awesome power will never fade
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