PrairieMouse's House

Turn from Evil

Ahhh today's scripture "Turn from Evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it", Psalm 34:14 really spoke to me.

Have you ever had the feeling that you inadvertantly opened a window and allowed Satan to walk right in? I have been dealing with some things here and didn't realize just what it was that was making all these things surface. Well, then it hit me. I have allowed some things in my home that I normally wouldn't, cards, movies, and more. I fought for a long long time to keep these things out and to keep my children's minds on more Godly things and then, well, I gave up the fight. My dear hubby and I have different views on these things and so I gave up the fight. Now., we are paying the price. I just can't make him see it. He sees where we are failing and falling apart but I can't get him to see what I see and recognize the root of it all.

I don't know how you all feel but I think the Lord tugs at my heart more than He does my husbands, but WHY? Isn't the man the head of the household? Isn't he the one who is supposed to make the spiritual decissions? I want to honor God at all times and I can't with all of this around me. How do I handle this? I don't know, I haven't figured that part out yet. But I do know that I will be in constant prayer for the Lord's wisdom and strength, and guidance, and grace. I want my children to always walk in the favor of the Lord and look to Him and trust Him with their everything, but how do I get my hubby to see what I see? Am I seeing the right thing? Is it God I am hearing or my own selfish ways?

Today's Fruit of the Spirit Friday is going to be me searching for HIS PEACE. Pray for me friends and share your thoughts.

Thanks for sharing...

04:35, Friday, August 24, 2007 .. Posted by rellamom

I have also wondered why it appears that I worry more about "spiritual" things than my husband. How I struggle to better reflect Christ, and how I mourn when I feel I fail!

But the truth is... maybe my husband also deeply struggles, but doesn't "wear it on his sleeve" as I do?

Praying with you!

Your post touched me!

carrie

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09:07, Saturday, February 23, 2008 .. Posted by rildapeel1

It truly is hard when both parents don't see things the same for where division is unity can't be. I suppose everyone sees things differently although when husband is serving the lord he is to be the spiritual leader of the house. I sure don't think Father wants a unbeliever in that position. I can see how you are concerned. The key is Father must show him not you how to do it pleasing to him. Raising family and being a husband with the Lord leading is something that must be a humbling experience.I know as you work toward that it will come to pass. In Jesus' Holy Name!! I hope things have changed. Lovingly, rilda