The ripples of a storm in ones life run deep. Even if one is not directly hit by the storm but one close to you is, the storm is there and real. We all have different storms to deal with in our life and it is how you deal with them. Ones real character comes to the forefront when dealt a "tough hand". My life has been a mix of "hands" with my father passing when I was just a teenager, family members not knowing the Lord, losing a job, Palmer, constant financial problems and learning how to raise a family. I have been blessed for sure, my ever loving wife who loves me no matter what, a God who forgives, a boy who is a joy constantly, blessings that I surely dont deserve.
Satan is constatly trying to ruin the believers. I can feel the battle in my own heart everyday not to mention the battle the "Church" is currently in with all the problems that go on within the fellowship of believers. We must turn to God for comfort and guidance Everyday, not once a week, not every other day, Every day. The older I get the more I understand this principle. If I miss a week in my reading/prayer to God, my whole attitude changes. Satan is just waiting for us to forsake the God we Love. Dont let this happen.
As of late God has given me the task of training a child. My son, Uriah is headstrong like me, not a suprise. He also wants to be in charge not taking no for an answer, throwing fits seems to be his response to that word, or smacking me in the face. He cant sit still for more than three minutes making Church a little challenge. Has a bit of a temper that I attribute his red hair for this problem. Uriah is teaching me so much about myself its a little scary to see a little Dustin in the making. Julie insists that he acts like me. Iam not so sure about this. He has some of his mom in him too thankfully. He loves his sleep and rarely misses a nap. Uriah is truly a joy and I cant wait to hold him every moment I get.
As Uriah has gotten older I have started to realize how much he actually takes after his parents and am learning that being a good example is extremely important. Pray for God to guide and direct me and Julie in raising a Godly child.
God Bless
