February 28, 2006

One thing I've been struggling with, in my spiritual life, as it's been noted before, is my family life. I have the hardest time being a good witness around the people that gave birth to me and raised me. It's something that I really want God to work on my heart with this problem, and to resolve this problem, and I truly think He is, more everyday.

Today, I went out with my Dad, and we did some random shopping things, for my mother's birthday, and spending some of my birthday money, just having some fun. We ended up having a blast, the two of us, and we're starting to connect more than I ever remember in my life. I truly am glad to see God tearing down the walls between my family and I.

On a seperate note, I think God is bringing me past something else that I have, admittedly, had a rough time getting past in my life, spiritually. In my views of trying to love unconditionally, I have always had a bit harder time with those people with the "bad habits" of society, like smoking and drinking.

Lately, however, God's been showing me something incredible. I have had many people I know that are very spiritual people, but posess many of these "dirty habits" too. I see that God is finally bringing me to terms with the fact that these people can have bad habits and still love God and know what Christ did for us. I think this is a great thing, because for a long time, it was a huge stumbling block for me, and getting past it will no doubt allow me to continue to grow spiritually, and love more unconditionally.

Has any person ever been shown a good example by a perfect person, outside of Christ? Are any among us a perfect example to other people?