Things I Wish My Father Knew #9 Balance Between Work and Family

Whether it’s called labour, job,

employment, business, career,

or simply – MAKING A LIVING –

work is a necessary and natural part

of being a father.

Providing your family with

food, shelter,

clothing, and security

is not simple task!

It takes much

time, energy and thought.

And sometimes,

it is easy to fall

into the trap

of giving work

too much of yourself.

However important your work is,

it must be balanced

with other things.

There must be

time for your family,

time for yourself,

time for rest,

recreation,

refreshment!

And, especially time

to develop and strengthen

your relationship

with the Heavenly Father

who wants you to enjoy

the life He gave you.

“Do not worry, saying,

‘What shall we eat?’ or

‘What shall we drink?’ or

‘What shall we wear?’

For the pagans run after

all these things,

and your heavenly Father knows

that you need them.

But seek first His kingdom

and His righteousness,

and all these things

will be given to you as well”

(Matthew 6:31-33)

THINK BIG. START SMALL. GO DEEP.