Are You Paying Attention?

I have heard so many stories of people and families that have lost people very dear to them because they were not paying attention to the signs of things going south. The people that are dearest to us want to feel loved and have our undivided attention. We cannot let worthless things take away the most important things to us. Family is the only thing that we have aside from God, that will love us unconditionally. Don't let things turn your focus away from family. There are many families broken by addiction, unfaithfulness, and simply put, sin. There are many other things that break apart families, but only you know what that is for you. God has blessed you with a family, so why would you want to throw it all away on temporary fulfillment. I have had to be called to attention about my shortcomings, so even I count myself in that number of those that have hurt their families. So many people are not willing to let go of these things, and therefore continue to hurt the ones they love.

Will that computer know your love?
Will it bring you closer to God above?
It may be warm and show you care,
But when all is gone, will it still be there?

Those pictures will not fulfill your desire,
And will only fan the flame of an unhealthy fire.
Remove all that empty, selfish flattery,
And be the man that God has called you to be.

What does it take to get your attention?
Do I have to continue to mention?
Have I turned my eyes away?
And caused these bonds to fray.

It takes courage to do the right thing,
And work toward your families rebinding.
Give it everything you have got,
And care when others do not.

I just want to call to your attention the need to refocus. Please pay attention to the signs, and love those that have chosen to love you. Be courageous, because you have the most important job and that is taking care your family. If you need resources to help turn your life around, please check this link out: The Courageous Movie.