Our Daily Bread, Proverbs 29

God, thank You for my conversation with Dave, and specifically for the reminder that waiting a bit before discussing something with Meagan that is frustrating is wisdom.  I pray that You’ll help me to be gracious with her, and not impatient and unkind.  Lord, i pray that You’ll make me a better husband in the small things.  I pray that You’d help me to remember to do these little things occasionally rather than just going about my own business.  Thank You that Meagan is so gracious to me.

Lord, i pray again for Keith. Like i said to Dave, mental illness is in my mind such a big barrier, but to You it’s nothing.  Lord, i pray that You would cast out any demons in Keith’s life, and that You would restore a right spirit within him.

Lord, i also want to pray for Kellie and for my relationship with her.  Lord, i know that You are making her into an incredible person.  i pray first of all for her, that You will bless her and keep her.  I also pray that You would gently teach her about humility, generosity, kindness, and all those soft intangibles that a young Godly woman should have.  I pray for Vic and Cindy that You would give them the wisdom to help guide her in the right direction.  I pray that You’ll be with her relationship with Jackson, and that if he’s the one that they would just fall deeply madly in love, but for all the right reasons.  Lord, i also want to pray for my end of the relationship.  I know that i can barely stand her, and i also know that a lot of it is because she reminds me of me. First of all, thank You for putting people in my life who could put up with me when i was that way. Lord, i just pray that You would give me a compassion for her, and not be so al judgmental and hateful.  I just want to love her unconditionally the way a family should, and not shun her.  Lord, i pray that You would also use the compassion that You give me to open up opportunities to talk to her about whatever You would like me to tell her.  Lord, this relationship really is a significant burden in my life and probably hers as well.  I pray that You would completely turn it around.  I trust  that You can do it and will do it.  I love You!

Tags: family, healing, husband, restoration

It Starts At Home

Today I read about the legacy principle: the principle that dictates that we will pass down our spiritual traits through the generations. It talked about how Joseph was able to break the legacy of deceit passed down by Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.  Lord, thank You for helping me break the legacy of both of my parents in some ways.  Thank You for helping me kick the sexual addiction, and i humbly pray that You’ll continue to sustain me in that.  I pray that You’ll help me to work on my legacy in other areas as well, including my closeness with You… I want Mia and Jewel, and if You choose to give us any other children, to fully understand what it’s like to have a relationship with You, because they have a good relationship with me.  Lord, help me to be a better father… One who’s interested, and will take the time to play, when i really don’t want to.  Help me to remember that each day is a blessing.  Help me to begin with the end in mind.  I know i can do better in so man areas, and i pray that You’ll help me!  I also pray that You’ll help me to be a better husband.  I know there are many areas there that i’m lacking as well.  Lord, i pray that You’ll give me a good idea for Meagan’s birthday, and help me follow through.  Lord, i love You so much.  Thank You, thank You, thank You!

Tags: father, husband, legacy, parenting, sexual addiction