Who is my family?

I have not spoken to my parents in two years. One sister in as many years, another in at least 3, another since my fourth child was born seven years ago, and my oldest sister in eleven years. Needless to say I come from a dysfunctional family. Also, it is painfully obvious that I am not missed.
Without going into too much detail, my family and I grew apart after my coming to the Lord. Someday I will write about all this, but now is not the time. This is about something different. As my walk with Christ has lengthened, and my passion for the Lord has increased, I am learning many, many things. He is showing me that I am a member of a much larger family. I am a member of the family of the household of faith.
In the household of faith there are many family members. There are sisters, brothers, Aunts, Uncles, mother, and Father. The Spirit of God are in each one, and the God is each one. Jesus told us that when we come to Him we will be heirs with Him to all His Father has. I have learned though that this does not come without losing some things. We are to lose things that are within us, that will hinder our walk. Yet this is about something else.Jesus told us that there were some things that would happen. That there would be some people who would not be able to understand. This is what He said about that.
Luke 12:51-53 "51 Do you suppose that I came to give peace on earth? I tell you, not at all, but rather division. 52 For from now on five in one house will be divided : three against two, and two against three. 53 Father will be divided against son and son against father, mother against daughter and daughter against mother, mother in law against her daughter in law and daughter in law against her mother in law"
My family was not ready to accept me as a Christian, but God and my new family of faith was ready to accept me with open arms. Does it hurt that my earthly family has turned from me? Of course it does, but, as I lean on God and give Him my hurts, nothing can hurt so bad that He cannot make better. Jesus warns us about loving someone more than God. He tells us this:
Matthew 10:37 "He who loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me. And he who loves son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me." God knew what He was doing when He took them out of my life. I trust Him completely. Through this loss I have gained so much more in return. I have godly women in my life I can turn to with any issue. And they don't just fix it, they show me God's way. I have men in my life who act as father, brother, and uncle. Each one with their own specific purpose. Ladies I have a wonderful time with as sisters in the faith. Guidance, direction, love caring, comfort, prayer, support, encouragement, all this I get from my Spiritual family.
Here is what Jesus say of who is our family:
Mark 3:31-35 "The His brothers and His mother came, and standing outside they sent to Him, calling Him. 32 And a multitude was sitting around Him; and they said to Him, "Look Your mother and Your brothers are outside seeking You." 33 But He answered them , saying "Who is My mother, or My brothers?" 34 And He look around in a circle at those who sat about Him, and said, "Here are My mother and My brothers! 35For whoever does the will of God is My brother and My sister and mother."
So, who is my Father? God
Who is my mother? God
Who are my my brother? Jesus
Who are my sisters, brothers, friends? The Holy Spirit who dwells in those in my family of faith.
Who is my family? Anyone who does my Fathers will.
And you, you who are reading this,you are my family as well. God loves you just as much as me. Whatever He has done for me, He can and will do for you.
If you are not yet in the family of faith, and it is something you would like, it is as simple as saying these few little words. I warn you though they are packed full of power.
Lord God, I ask You today to come into my heart. To be my personal Lord and Savior. I want to have You in my life. I know I am a sinner, and I ask You today to cleanse me and make me a new creature. Thank You Lord.