Friday, January 18, 2008

Don't let satan ruin a good time

I have recently (as of January 1st.) taken over the task of doing the dishes every evening after dinner. I got this from a dear friend from a church I was a member at 5 years ago. He often told the story of how his wife had a dish washer, his two hands. I admired this man's marriage and felt if it was good for him I would like to honor my wife the same way he did his.
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I have enjoyed my duties. I enlist two children to dry while I wash. We have enjoyed the time we spend while doing this. This evening we were listening to an FFH cd(it is mandatory that we listen to only Christian music while performing this task). I was singing along and thinking just how awesome our God is, and what a great time I was spending with my kids. All of the sudden my two helpers were arguing about something. I blew up and ordered them not to talk to one another for the remainder of the event. I was upset because I was really enjoying the time. I soon realized this was another attack by satan to sabotage my good time.

This reminded me that we must keep our guards up at all times. The moment we let them down or when we think everything is going just great he will attack. Be strong; ask God for His assistance in this never ending battle.

3 comments:

Roland said...

And when we fail, we must remember that our failures do not determine who we are.
God does that. And the scriptures are very clear on how he views us. We just don't ever deserve it.
And I've been there too, brother.
I do something I can't ever remember my dad doing when stuff like that happens.
I apologize.
Thanks for being honest.

Verne said...

Thanks for the comment Roland.

Anonymous said...

I couldn't help visiting your blog after seeing your comment on your lovely wife Tracy's blog. I'm a frequent visitor there and I just wanted to say how nice it is to read of a husband wanting to be a blessing to his wife and family. You are so right about the devil trying to mess things up when we are trying to do something nice. My hubby is a helpful soul too...praise God!

Best Wishes,
Tina :)