convicted

I am going to be totally honest, and say that I have failed in the area of cultivating a relationship with Christ.  I haven't been putting out the effort like I need to for the last few months.  I have let laziness and selfishness take over.  Last night my dh and I sat down and had a heart to heart.  We both are guilty of putting God on the back burner, and trying to raise our family and handle everyday life in our own strength.  Obviously that has failed.  Our children have been horribly disobedient lately, and we have come to the conclusion that it has mostly to do with the fact that we haven't sought God's guidance, strength, and wisdom  in leading the family.  We are failures without God.  Our children will suffer greatly for our lack of spirtuality.  Things are gonna change around here!  You can count on that!!  dh and I prayed and cried together last night, asking God to work in our hearts and our childrens hearts.  Praise God for His longsuffering and patience with us.  Thank you God for always bringing us back when we are far away.  For always giving us another chance to do it right, and for reminding us that we can't live life without Him.