. Whats on my mind this morning. For some reason prayer in school crossed my mind this morning. I was suddenly convicted and thought I would share what came to my heart and mind. I think its easy to complain about prayer being taken out of schools. I dont really think its the schools place there is no argument the world has gone downhill since it was removed but is that the problem? What struck me is really is it the schools place to instill prayer? I mean really any more than it is to enforce fashion. I really think where "I" (personal responsibility) fail is in the home. I should be worried far more that prayer isnt as prevelant in my home. I regret to say that I dont pray with my family daily. I dont pray with my kids nor my wife nearly as often as I should. Phil 4:6 I think I should be more worried about prayer in my heart and my home then I can attack the world. Its my job as a parent and a husband to lead my home. If I truly believe Joshua 24:15 I need to live it. I remember growing up my mom had a little plaque that said "The family that prays together stays together". The only person I am pointing fingers at is the man in the mirror.
I think for a long time I ran from God because all of the Christians I saw were "perfect". I knew that I could never measure up. Then I found out we are all sinners and all fall short. Jesus didnt say fix yourself become who I want you to be do all the right things and say all the right things then come to me. Nope he told me to come to him as a child comes to the father. I think I need to be reminded of my imperfections and reminded how short of the goal I come. Its then I remember its not what I have done or not done but by his saving grace alone. I think one of the reasons I try to be transparent and share is I dont want anyone to think Ive got it all figured out. I dont want anyone to think Ive got my stuff together and live the perfect life. Christians arent just the folks you see on Sunday mornings. Hopefully they are folks that have admitted they cant walk through this world alone and that there is no way to find joy or salvation but through him. I will never forget the day I got tired of going it alone though surrouned by many. AT that point all 400+ surrounding me didnt matter it was between me a God. I remember looking at Stump and say "Ive tried it my way I give up". I was tired of running, tired of searching and coming up empty. Man Im glad I did