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I was once a man who could make puppies pee with a stern glance, make my children behave with a withering look, dominate and control most situations.  I got what I wanted but at what a price!  These days, when I glare at my dogs, they wag their tails and lick my face.  When I send a withering look at my grandchildren, they say, “Oh, Grandpa,” and hug me.

 

No one fears me anymore.  Instead, I conquer with love and gentleness.  (Well, at least most of the time; I’m no saint, you know!)  And I am surrounded by love and gentleness.  Oh, and I can’t even claim credit for it.  The Lord showed me a better way.  Not exactly a transformation, but a definite change of heart.  Perhaps that’s why my heroes are St. Peter (from irascible, explosive arguer to devout follower of the Lord) and John Newton (from drunken slave trader to author of “Amazing Grace”). 

 

My point:  Power and might ain’t all they’re cracked up to be.  Maybe — just maybe — God has a better way.  Let Him guide your footsteps.  From my own experiences, I can tell you — it’s an awesome road.  — jri

 

“I will lead the blind by ways they have not known,

    and make the rough places smooth.”

        –    Isaiah 42: 16