Family is Important - Genesis 29

S - Genesis 29:13 As soon as Laban heard that his nephew Jacob had arrived, he ran out to meet him. He embraced and kissed him and brought him home.
O - Jacob had just met Rachel and told her that he was her cousin and then she went and told her father, Laban, and the result was that Laban ran out to meet him and he embraced and kissed him and immediately brought him home. I find that very interesting in the fact that Laban didn't know Jacob at all and yet because of his blood relationship with him he didn't restrain himself one bit from showing affection and a welcoming embrace.
A - This is a great example as to how I should be treating my family, even those that I may not know very well. I should be willing to bend over backward for my family to show them how I feel towards them being a part of my family no matter how close they may be. Take this a step further and I should also be doing this to those that are my "family" in Christ.
P - God, Give me a heart for others to not with-hold love and affection to my family and to give generously to them. I ask that you guide me through relationships in my life and help me to value them and give time and attention to these people in my life. And beyond that I pray that you give this same desire and let me be an example to my children that they too may have very meaningful relationships with others, especially family. Bless my family and me today and give us health.