Over the past week or so I've found myself ministering to other mothers including myself about putting family first. We all as moms tend to get so caught up in work and ministry that we accidentally allow those things to monopolize our time. The Lord convicted me of this last week when I was at a crossroads and I needed to choose between spending time with my boys or attending a church event. After working forty plus hours this week, attending two Bible studies, and completing everything else on my weekly to do list, I still had one major thing to do. I had to be a mom.
Being a mother, helping people, bringing home money, and pursuing my dreams are all good things but God might not be calling me to do all of them at the same intensity that I am. At times I feel like if I'm doing something good for the Kingdom then it is okay that spend time away from my children. Other times I convince myself that working overtime is best and the boys will one day understand the sacrifices that mommy had to make to provide for them. I'm now learning that not all "good things" are "God things" and it is imperative that we can distinguish between the two and find balance. In a way I just want to be superwoman which in my eyes right now is being a great mom, Christian, employee, servant, and provider. And it is okay to be great at many things but what is most important is spending quality time with our children and loved ones because they are our first ministry.
I don't want to wake up one day when my children are grown or my husband is gone and they both say that I chose the church or work over them. God gives us each the same 24 hours and it is our job to make the most of that time. Please be mindful of how your busy work impacts your family. I'm not telling you to go quit your job or ministry, I'm just asking that you prioritize your schedule putting your family first. Minor adjustments can have a major impact on your family's well being.
Here's a link to an amazing website owed and operated by a great woman of God and mother, Danielle a member of The Mom Squad. Please check out her page and Find Time For Fun with your family today. Be blessed!
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