Okay, I’ll admit it I’m addicted to genealogy!

I just love researching old census records, photographs, and family lore to find out who my ancestors were. Yes, I have found some "nuts" clinging to my family tree but I bet most trees have them. Most of my relatives were regular, hard-working people with nothing that made them stand out however there were two who were "rebels with a cause." One is famous and the other is virtually unknown. Does my relation to them make me special somehow? No. But there is someone I’m related to that does make me, and you, special!

When you began a relationship with God through admitting you had done wrong against Him, having a desire to change and realizing that you need Him to do so plus accepted that Jesus took your punishment for your wrong doing, you became a "child of God!" That means you are officially in the lineage of God! WOW, that changes the look of your family tree doesn’t it? There’s God and directly below Him is YOU! There are no "nuts" or famous people between you and God, just God then you! Now that's a relationship that does make us something special.

So the next time the world tries to tell you you’re unlovable, worthless or too scarred from your past to be of any use, just remember whose child you are. God has forgiven and forgotten your past and wants to help you become all that He knows you are. Focus on who’s at the top of your spiritual family tree and keep on growing!

If you don't have this kind of relationship with God yet, We're here to tell you that you can have it TODAY! (Please contact us if you want to know more at: info@ChristianWomenNow.com .)

"For every child of God defeats this evil world, and we achieve this victory through our faith. And who can win this battle against the world? Only those who believe that Jesus is the Son of God." (1 John 5:4-5 NIV)

Be Blessed,
Jeanine Black