PILLARS

It is always so comforting when life offers one these kinds of options. The type where you feel secure.

Have faith that somebody or some thing is what they claim. But then sometimes our faith is not well placed.

People can be so disappointing in that regard. I see it all the time. A person who commits to something, but then later gives up.

I'm not sure to speak in terms of things being permanent when they are not is a really a good option. It does impact person's expectations.

For myself, I do so often tend to be consistent. Not necessarily thrilling in my behavior or exciting, but consistent.

The problem with the routine is how it does eat at your resolve. With no encouragement or other forms of inspiration it can be hard to find motivation.

And I have seen so often where the lack of inspiration does cause people to fade. Still they will bounce back in some different way.

Just acting as though the one part they vowed to be doing always, was less than permanent. Which never ends up with a good feeling.

I try to be understanding, yet I do appreciate how this is a habit. An occasion when one simply gets weary.

Which is not a problem. Until we start making excuses for our shortcomings. Which never requires us to face the truth.

This being that we are human and have flaws. In our normal life this has ramifications to our lifestyle.

And that is the part we have trouble embracing. This is really harder with faith. We can make an impassioned vows.

Then later we find out we have second thoughts or reason to change our mind. If we let the guilt bury us then it is a problem.

For it can prevent us from being able to face the Lord. And that is the value of grace. To accept He understands.

When we can stop make excuses and accept that we will make mistakes that is the important part. Just not always easy to acknowledge.

It can be a life long struggle.