James 4 has brought up some interesting study. First, "the quarrels and fights among you." Those are usually worse than you think even though we try to minimize them. The source is simpler than you think because it is coming from within you. The solution is easier than you think because the solution that James gives is that we need to humble ourselves before the Lord. Any sincere resolution is specific and brief. Beware of lengthy resolutions that usually include explaining it away or excusing some of the behavior. As I have seen before, the words are a sign of the heart. I read this week that if we have a critical heart we usually start by speaking evil of another to ourselves. Then we progress to speaking evil of another to that person with a running tally in our heads of all their wrongs. Finally, we speak evil of another to others and broadcast in a way that we are thinking that we are h...
I remember this and how uncomfortable I was listening to what was going on. I just went through and read some of your blogs dad and I was glad I did because I didn't have such a good day and knowing what you have gone through or that you are going through is so much more then my petty problem. I miss being home and I pray for you daily.
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I remember this and thinking how uncomfortable I was listening you talk about what was going on. I just finished going through your blog dad and I am really glad I did. I wasn't having a very good day and watching/reading what you have gone through or what you are going through reminds me that I shouldn't worry about my petty things and pray about my problems. I miss being home and I pray for you.
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Thanks Jason...even though I am going through what I am I still have energy and love to care for you. I am always ready to hear you through your good and bad days. I will try not to preach but just listen.
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