Today I had to apologize to God.  It has been a while since I took time and talked to Him.  I mean really talked to Him.  Sure, I pray regularly, but almost like salting some fries.  A little here and a little there.  I still had that relationship, but it needs more time.

Today I got reading in Proverbs 29-31 and Ecclesiastes.

Proverbs 29:20 “Do you see a man who speaks in haste?  There is more hope for a fool that for Him.”

I often speak in haste.  What I mean is that I often speak in haste.  Yes, I speak in haste.  I try and try to control that, and I know that I am progressing nicely, but I just want to be perfect in this area.  I want to control my tongue.  Shannon is often the brint bearer of this haste.  I am comfortable with her, and sometimes I allow my stupid mouth to say something that I immediately regret.  Some smart”donkey” thing that has no bearing on anything that will matter 3 seconds from now, but I am so stupid that I often blurt it out without thinking.  in other words, without haste.

I am not writing to apologize, because I have done nothing wrong.  Today.  I am writing this and learning this for my own benefit and my own good.

God, thank you for your son, and for my salvation.  I don’t write that lightly Lord.  It is not salt on french fries.  I love you and I am so glad that I will be able to live with you for eternity, and that you love me even with my lack of haste.  Lord, grow me in this.  Grow me in this aspect towards my wife and my kids.  I am doing fairly well with other people, but I want my family to know without a doubt that they are more valuable than my opportunity to say something ridiculous.

Please bless Steve today as he writes the message that will no doubt change someones heart and or thinking.  Be with Joey as he plans and ministers to his teens, and to his wife.  Lord, be with Abbey and Shannon and Nikki A as they develop the children’s programming.  The foundation of many young people’s lives.  Thank you for listening and loving.  Also, give please Jon safe travel to Columbia.Amen