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I love being a dad. There are so many new experiences that have
brought me so much joy these last few months.
However, I am also learning about humility... I am realizing just how much I really need
help and support. Recently, the baby started
crawling. I will turn my back on him for
a second only to find him eating a plastic bag, chewing on a power cord, or
banging his head into a cupboard. Try as
I might, I can’t keep up with him! It’s
scary to think how little control I really have… What will happen when he
starts growing up? What happens when I
can no longer force him to make all the right choices? It makes me realize how fragile life really
is. I can try to convince myself of my
own power. However, if I am honest, I
know I need a power beyond myself. I
need God. I need other people. Without the grace of others, I am nothing. We all receive gifts every day. Whether we wake up to find the sun on our face,
or a smile from a friend, these undeserved gifts give each one of us life in a
real way.
In the Bible, there was a man, named
Jabez. Jabez realized he needed God’s
grace. His prayer for help has survived,
and it has provided guidance to countless people over the years. Today, I hope whatever we are going through,
we would know it’s okay to seek help and grace.
Blessings!
PB
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