Quote: I think you have found the key. I believe God gives us trials to bring us closer to him. Sometimes we have a hard time seeing what he wants us to do, and sometimes we do the wrong things. If we choose to ignore him we usually get another chance to go through those trials again until we listen to what he is saying.
Amen, brother. I know that God has infinite patience in dealing with I am quite certain I have Him shaking His head watching my wayward journey.
Quote: It sounds from your last post that you have a really good perspective on what you need to do and where you are going. Don't get discouraged if you backslide, it takes time (and practice) for changes to become real and lasting.
Thank you again. My perspective is molded back into proper form by my DB/DR brethren who are NOT afraid to let me know when I have gone astray. With their infinite patience, grace, thoughtfulness, and heart I am progressing in my journey in a much more productive manner personally and with God's grace maritally. We will see.
For now I focus on working to become the man that God always intended for me to be. AND, I dote on our children like there is NO tomorrow. They are perfect angels and my most wonderful gift from God.
