Protect and Love

Good morning family. I pray everyone is having a nice Saturday morning. I'm having coffee without having to referee any fights or arguments. Looking forward to piano lessons later this morning (grandkids, not me). I was asked a question that really caught me off guard, "would I lie to protect someone who'd committed a crime?" My answer without hesitation, no. Will I stand by a person's side? Yes, but I will never lie to keep someone from going to jail if they are guilty. What everyone knows is that mistakes are made, some are within our control and some are not, but whatever the mistake is, we have to own it and not run from it. I'd be lying if I said I haven't done anything that could have sent me to jail, but God saw fit to give me a second chance, let me slide, He saw my future when I didn't realize I had one. Some people think lying for another is a form of loyalty, respect and love. What they miss is that if a person loves you they won't put you in a position to have to lie. When you love people, you protect them by living a clean life, by making the right "life" choices, by serving God. I have to be honest and say I haven't always protected my family through my actions and choices. I've lived selfishly and didn't really think about "impact and outcome". This morning I pray for you as I pray for me, Father God, continue guiding us through our daily journeys, opening our eyes to those things that cloud our view/vision of what You would have us do and how You would have us live. God I/we thank You for confirmation and peace. Your ways are so powerful and I am so grateful for change and opportunity. Lord, without You, we are nothing but pawns in the "earthly" games others play nut under Your protection we flourish/prosper and live. Lord I/we are so thankful for Your presence and the fullness of Your word. Let every man/woman and child understand and open their hearts to what You've prepared for them, leaving old habits behind, removing vulgar language, drinking/drugs, arrogance and the love for material things behind. Loving this life You've giving us, in the Name of Jesus, AMEN. TeamProtect&Love. Bblessedloveyou