Thanks for the advice brother. I’m glad you enjoyed the post. We try our best, although we often fail. It’s comforting to know that we have a gracious Lord.

My beloved and I reflect back on these "do as I say, not as I do" moments, now that we are "empty nesters." And recall how humbling those memories still are. Which, as far as what is truly of value in life, is invaluable in helping us see ourselves as our Heavenly Father sees us. Through which, He lovingly (because of who He is, not because of who we are) convicts us of our irreplaceable need for Him.

So true. Thanks for these encouraging words.