Our Pastor has begun a series on the family. Families are made up of imperfect people. Sadly we sometimes forget that and we treat each other like Bella? Who is Bella? Do you have a moment? Let's be honest folks. Every family has a Bella, every family has a Silver Laced, and quite honestly we all have that one who we wish would not admit to anyone we are genetically connected. Yeah that one that popped in your head ... yep we all got one. Back off the bunny trail and on to my point. Family. Sadly, many Christian families are a reflection of the world and not Christ. Grab a snack ... I have a story to tell. I'm farm sitting this week at my niece's. She has 2 dogs. One of them could basically harm you and I mean HARM you, her name is Bella. Fortunately, Bella and I have been around one another since she was a pup. I'm not afraid of her though the potential for harm in one bite is very real. Bella controls her bite. Her control and her "love" for me is what allows me to put my face to hers without fear. Now my niece has chickens. She has one silver laced that won't stay in her inclosure. Last night once again I had to get her back into her inclosure. Bella came to investigate. The hen decides to act like she was one short of a dozen. Let's just say her hollering took Bella's bite control and .... I saved the hen but not until her head was in Bella's mouth. I put my hands to Bella's mouth and told her to stop. She did. Bella didn't bite me but the hen just about became a nugget. The hen's reaction triggered Bella's response. By the way, same hen out of the pen as we speak well as I type. Why? Because we get ourselves into habits. We yell when we should speak; we speak when we should listen; we react when we should respond. Friend, how do you respond to others? Look I understand the hen brought on her own hurt (not saying she deserved it just saying her behavior didn't produce calm). Why is it I would never think of yelling at someone in the congregation yet I have had to apologize to my boys for yelling? Are you in the hen cycle - get out of pen, dog about mauls you, thrown back into pen, start the process over tomorrow. Isn't it time to change the cycle? Are you in a church that preaches God's Word? Do you know the Lord as your Saviour? Have you reached out for help from a Godly individual? The hen can't change the dog, but the hen can change herself. My point is that I can't change my family, coworkers, church family ... but by God's grace I can let Him change me. The first step .... God please forgive and help me. Then go to your family ... I'm sorry I did this and by God's grace I'm taking steps to change. Pastor Chris has been preaching on Functional Families which I know would be a help and encouragement. Please visit us on the web www.mtziononline.org
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