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Mike,<BR>You are right. Each day, I work (well, God does) to transform myself into a mature, godly, loving father and husband. I dont do it for her, rather I am doing it for myself. While I cannot deny that part of it is for selfish reasons, I do not subscribe to the belief that God has placed us here to live a life of poverty, both physically and spiritually. God said He came for the abudant life. He wants to bless us spiritually and physically. We need but ask. You are always on point and I appreciate the godly insight you have been given. Each day brings new challenges. These are for my benefit, not my demise. The road at some point becomes divided and then becomes a choice - the high road or well we know that one. I have made my choice. Thanks for your input.
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Not a problem Rob...but I have to admit to stealing from people....modelling them. I take as much from reading your posts as I leave anywhere, so <B>thank you!</B> It is nice to get that peace at your core, isn't it? My XW said that she was at peace...I think that peace is skin deep, but that's just my opinion. Take care, and may God continue to bless us all! -Mike
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Mike,<BR>You are so right. I believe that they mistake peace for a sense of self-justification and rationalization. Peace comes with a price. It is standing up for what is RIGHT no matter what the cost to ONESELF. It is that sense of KNOWING that one has done the right things in a given situation. I suspect that my wife is at "peace". I too was once at "peace" sitting at a bar getting plastered. It was because it was right in my own eyes, not God's. I think that this is where they miss the whole point. I believe the peace we are talking about is a peace that doesnt always bring people together, but rather divides them, because our peace is based on Truth, not our own rationalizations and purposes. May God bless you Mike
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