IS YOUR HOUSE IN ORDER?
I recently read about a businessman whose new company nets nearly 8 million dollars annually. Considering this achievement, it might appear that he is happy. This is not the case, however, as evidenced by the remark of a close friend. "(He) is a perfect example of someone who has his business life in order, but the rest of his life is out of control." What did he mean? In the man’s preoccupation with success, he lost his wife and children.
Some years ago, in a meeting of the exclusive "Millionaire's Club", (individuals that became millionaires by the age 35) the subject of family arose. The majority of the millionaires admitted that divorce and custody hearings were included in the "price” of success.
I know a gospel preacher who unexpectedly left the ministry for secular work. Previously, he had been one of the most dynamic young preachers in America. Why did he leave the ministry? Somewhere along the line his marriage fell apart.
Such stories make us wonder why anyone would sacrifice a family in the pursuit of success. However, you don't have to be a millionaire, successful businessman or famous preacher to lose a family. It happens to hundreds of ordinary people like you and me every day. Truth be told, even Christians occasionally allow work, hobbies, hunting, sports or friends to “crowd out” spouses and/or children. Although the marriage may still be intact, it may not be as happy as many might think.
Isaiah once gave sound advice to king Hezekiah, "Set your house in order" (2 Kings 20:1). What "condition" is your house in? How much time do you spend with your spouse and children? How many picnics or outings did you take last summer? When was the last time you spent all day with your children? How many "dates" did you go on last month?
The most significant times of our lives are the priceless moments we spend with family. Regardless of what your title or earnings, your family deserves the best part of you.
Live for the Lord in 2024!
Dennis
I recently read about a businessman whose new company nets nearly 8 million dollars annually. Considering this achievement, it might appear that he is happy. This is not the case, however, as evidenced by the remark of a close friend. "(He) is a perfect example of someone who has his business life in order, but the rest of his life is out of control." What did he mean? In the man’s preoccupation with success, he lost his wife and children.
Some years ago, in a meeting of the exclusive "Millionaire's Club", (individuals that became millionaires by the age 35) the subject of family arose. The majority of the millionaires admitted that divorce and custody hearings were included in the "price” of success.
I know a gospel preacher who unexpectedly left the ministry for secular work. Previously, he had been one of the most dynamic young preachers in America. Why did he leave the ministry? Somewhere along the line his marriage fell apart.
Such stories make us wonder why anyone would sacrifice a family in the pursuit of success. However, you don't have to be a millionaire, successful businessman or famous preacher to lose a family. It happens to hundreds of ordinary people like you and me every day. Truth be told, even Christians occasionally allow work, hobbies, hunting, sports or friends to “crowd out” spouses and/or children. Although the marriage may still be intact, it may not be as happy as many might think.
Isaiah once gave sound advice to king Hezekiah, "Set your house in order" (2 Kings 20:1). What "condition" is your house in? How much time do you spend with your spouse and children? How many picnics or outings did you take last summer? When was the last time you spent all day with your children? How many "dates" did you go on last month?
The most significant times of our lives are the priceless moments we spend with family. Regardless of what your title or earnings, your family deserves the best part of you.
Live for the Lord in 2024!
Dennis
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