Family

Just thinking today on how nice it is when we have family around us. Even though my poor old dad gets under my skin some times and is rough around the edges, it is always nice when he and mom come for a visit. I thought today bout how blessed I am to have such loving, giving parents. They drove two vehicles yesterday (one was Ashley's we left behind in the move to OK) almost 800 miles. That is really a big deal especially for my mom who does not like driving at all. The Lord showed me that not everybody has parents that would take time out of their schedule and sacrifice their personal comforts for their children. Ashley and I are appreciative!

Yesterday, Ashley and I were hurrying and scurrying around to finishing cleaning and organizing the house for mom and dad coming. The thought occurred to me that so many times we clean up and tidy up for human company, but how often do we examine our hearts and our spiritual lives and see what we can clean up and organize for Christ? We are by no means perfect, nor will we be until our toes are turned up and we are face to face with our Lord and Savior, but we need to strive toward righteousness. I think sometimes we do not take the time to examine and look over our spiritual "house" to see what needs to be cleaned or thrown away or organized because we are afraid of what we may find. That is why their is forgiveness and grace and mercy.

I will leave you with this, we all know the song Jesus loves me this I know for the Bible tells me so. But not to many of us can recall this verse Jesus loves me when I'm good, when I've done the things I should; Jesus loves me when I'm bad, even though it makes Him sad.

Yes friend, Jesus does love us even when we sin and break His heart. So let us take time today and examine our hearts and see what we can clean up for The Lord.
-Amen