"Is it not my family God has chosen?" 2Sa 23:5 NLT
Whether in church or in the workplace, if you're "the
person in charge" here is a question you need to
seriously address: If you don't love and take care of
your own family, why should the people who look to
you for direction think vou will love and take care of
them? Does that question make you uncomfortable?
Does it cause you to react by saying, "My personal life
is nobody else's business?" Well, that's where you're
wrong! You lead by example. And while the people
around you may not feel free to tell you what they
think of you, that doesn't keep them from thinking it or
voicing it to others. In your quest for success, are you
taking your family with you or are you leaving them
behind? Are you giving them the time and attention
they deserve, or are they routinely subjected to your
frustrations at the end of a trying day? Are they more
important to you than your career, your success, or
your personal happiness? They should be. If you win
everv accolade and award available in the workplace
and fail on the home front, what have you gained?
Who will celebrate with you? Psychologist William
James said, "In every person...there is a deep craving
to be appreciated." And the shallow comments of
fellow workers who praise your talent and
accomplishments won't meet that need. It can only be
met in a home where acceptance, love, and
encouragement bonds each family member together.
Your home should be your haven-the place where
you find shelter from the storms of life. What are you
doing to make it like that?
Your home should be your haven.
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