Reflective thoughts

When talking with my father-in-law a while ago, I managed to write some words that I reflect on. Not only does this apply to the family situation that we are going through, but for why it was hard for me back before I meet Jen (If you really want to know what that was, talk to me). It occurred to me that this was something that most people go through after Dave asked if he could share it. (Once again something profound was already written before I thought of it, but only stated differently.)

There is little hope in this world... I do know that when you start not doing things that you should do, the right thing becomes harder to do, unless you hit a breaking point that changes your direction. This can either be from within or outside circumstances. We are outside circumstances and that has a much less effect than from with in one's self. I don't expect much, if anything from meeting with him once or twice a month, maybe I am hoping/wishing that my influence would happen faster, but with knowledge knowing it will take years (and I do mean years) to undo the past... I do think that is where my problem lies, is that I think they will change now, but in human sinfulness it takes a long time to change with out a breaking point, strong enough to change the paradigm you are in.

The only change factor that can speed this process up is the power of Christ, and that comes from the inside flowing outward. I am sorry to say that I have not kept up with meeting this person on a monthly basis. I find it hard to be around people who try so hard to put on a show in front of me only to know that when I am not around them they are totally different and would look opposite. What I can ask for is prayer to overcome my inclination of meeting with this person and to do it.