I knew that once I wrote those posts about bringing children to church, I would experience some difficulties as a result of spiritual warfare. I was right. The very next Sunday was the one that hubby was away. I took the easy road and left my 3yo in Sunday school for the church hour. I used the excuse that I was tired. It backfired. One, I felt guily the entire service, and two...

Once I brought him back into service the following Sunday, he had an incredibly hard time. It was like he was on a sugar high and couldn't contain himself. I haven't had to deal with behavior like that from in him in church for months. I had to take him out several times for a talking-to and some discipline.

Anytime we stand up for something that we believe in, we need to expect to be attacked. Some of the time it will be by people, but many times it will be by Satan. The things that we seem to have under control will start unraveling. All it means, is that we must continue to rely on Christ at all times and for all direction. I felt directed to write those posts, so I know that the He can accomplish something good from last SUnday's complete meltdown.