Good morning and happy Thursday.  Ever notice how you can talk to your friends or people you know from work about stuff and even offer advise? Ever wonder why you can't seem to do that as easily with your family? It's because they know you. They know your past and that stuff you're saying to them seems hypocritical to them because they know what you did. We say we don't hold someone's past against them but try as we might we do. As they walk away we mention something from way back to the person standing next to us. I am so glad that God does not do that with me. He loves me in spite of my past choices. He guides me to use my past to be able to use it to help someone else. Because we know someone's past is the reason why we should be able to hear them speak to us. They've been there and know the way out. Accepting help and the Grace of God are the most foundational things to a new, better and peaceful life with God and our families. Just because of your past, don't be afraid to share what you know of Him and how a day on the cross saved you. In love always. <><