Only One.

There's only One who never fails to beckon the morning light...

-Only One by Caedmon's Call

Every shadow is evidence of sun...

-Sunrise by Nichole Nordeman

Only you can see the good in broken things...

-Hallelujah by Bethany Dillon

I believe You are good and righteous...

Be Near by Bethany Dillon

And, pretty much all of the lyrics to Beautiful by Shawn McDonald. (check this out)

These are just things that have been on my mind lately. There's so much junk in this world. So many things that are clearly wrong that are gradually turning into being accepted. Don't offend others, keep your beliefs to yourself. There are so many people (myself included) who are losing focus. My son is nearly 4 years old and we've done a very bad job of making sure he's been to church to learn about Christ. This is something I've been feeling extremely guilty about lately. We pray with him every night, and I'd like to think we set a good example of trying to be kind to others, help others in need, and just love, but that's not enough. It's not enough to be "good people". It's not enough. So many people are losing that core belief that Christ needs to be our Savior. We need to admit that "good" isn't enough.

Taking him to church does not guarantee his salvation. Churches can have just as negative effect in people's lives as well. I know this. But, will he ever know Christ if I don't expose him? Will he ever know the Way, if I'm not showing him?

Gulp.

Yes, exactly why I needed to write this post. To call myself out. To quit being a coward. To get my happy behind out of bed Sunday mornings and show my son what it is to obey. Churches can hurt people. I know this full well. But, churches can love people too. Churches can be something good. And, I know this full well too.

So readers, I'm asking that you pray that we find a church where Gabe can grow up. Where he can see us actively involved and obeying.

I know I'm being very personal here - and why blog about this? Well, no more worrying about what people think. It's exhausting feeling like I need to please everyone. This is part of the reason I stopped blogging before... I felt overwhelmed with feeling like I wasn't as great as these other blogger moms out there. I felt inadequate. I felt inferior. But, I guess I'm feeling stronger now or something!

Thanks for listening, friends. And, thanks for letting me be me. :)