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We often ask our children to obey us, and when they do not, we get upset and want to punish them. However, we treat God the same way. How could I be at all times sensitive to God's Voice, ignoring my own will and desire and that of others too no matter how strong the inside or outside call is and abide only in o His will. This is really a big problem and sin in my life. I wish that I could overcome this weakness in my way of life.

Using your analogy I would like to point out that although your children often disobey you or  go off track, they never really leave you or deny you. Do not despair but know that in this world we have to face daily temptations and remember that the devil is the ruler of this world. It is not easy to be focused all the time on the Lord. This needs perseverance and a lot of prayers. The more we want to be with the Lord, the more will Satan tempt us. We need to persist in faith while resisting him. Remember that St. Paul warned us against this powerful enemy "For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places" (Eph 6:12). The Holy Bible shows us the way to resist and conquer this evil. Praying and reading the word of God will arm you against that enemy (Eph 6:13-18). Make it a point every night before praying the Agpeya to have a quite time for self-examination. Review your day and try to recognize your failures. This will make you always alert to sin on a daily basis. Be steadfast in holding onto God as David the prophet says, "Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart, all you who hope in the Lord" (Ps 31:24).