In some cases, men must wait on the Lord — as their wives struggle. Meekness is not weakness, it is power under control. It is being willing to serve.
Some of us live with people who struggle. Relapse, recover … relapse. Recover. Will it ever “stick?”
“Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me and I forgive him? Up to seven times?” Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven.” Mt. 18:21-22
The metaphor for forgiveness is “always.”
Taking ones eyes off of one self is essential. First and foremost: there is no place for condemnation coming from the mouth of a believer. Despite our best efforts however, it’s really hard not to slip into old habits.
The only thing crazier than a drunken mind is the mind of a sober person who argues with a drunk.
And…
View original post 343 more words