Still Human

June 8th,

  If we were all perfect that would make things a lot easier.

  Unfortunately we're not.  What started as a potential pleasing day quickly escalated into in argument in which I was addressed as many things, some of which I cannot put in my writing.  My father and I often disagree, this is no surprise.  After a somewhat one-sided lecture I was asked to leave the house (something that is becoming more and more routine the more I stand up for my beliefs) and come back when I'm "ready to be part of the family".  I know of course you may be thinking this is all a bit personal but in case you've forgotten, it's my personal journal, not a television show.  We all struggle with an immense amount of "personal" issues, that's really not up to us, they'll come when they come. What's up to us is how we face those issues when they appear and whom we choose to help us through it.  I am not perfect nor is my father, in fact we're both incredibly stubborn and even offensive when facing accusation.  In no way of course does this excuse any wrongs on either of our parts but rather interjects fact behind action so as to set the mind for a clearer understanding of the underlying dilemma .  Anyway I took off to the woods for the rest of the day, built my self a 5'x4' shelter and a fire (forgot a knife) then just chilled.  Clearly there's something out of line here, and clearly there is work to be done. Although progress with my father seems at times impossible and even unattainable that does not excuse what Christ would have us do.

Luke 6:31  Do to others as you would have them do to you.

Exodus 20:12  Honor your father and mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you.