Daddy Time/Blessings

On of my favorite things about my wonderful husband is his love for our children. When he is home for bedtime he always has such patience with our kids. He is the first of offer a story and makes sure that prayers are said and teeth are brushed. Such a joy and blessing to have such a devoted father and husband.

Last night as we were drifting off to sleep he apologized for all the time he has to spend away from us. I commented that I was grateful that when he was away he is either doing church responsibilities or work and not 'hanging out with the guys.' He responded, "I hope you know that where I want to be is with you." Again, I am so blessed.

John Derek is behind the book with arms, he didn't want his picture taken. :-)

Drawing on the Powers of Heaven, by Grant Von Harrison

pg. 9-- " . . . there are many blessings the Lord would like to extend to individual members of the Church if they would merely exercise the faith that would allow him to extend the blessings. In other words, our righteous living (works) generally exceeds our faith. If our faith were greater, we would realize many more blessing which the Lord wishes us to have and for which we have qualified as a result of our righteous living."

I do believe that we as members of the church look upon our weaknesses more than our strengths. When we view these weaknesses we feel unworthy to receive blessings from our Father in Heaven. I have to question if there are blessings I can receive if I just have faith that I can receive them. This is something I will pray about.

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