I had to admit something to myself today. It's something that the few of you who read this blog probably knew years ago. Ready? I've finally admitted that I'm not superman. I've always been a very driven person. Recently; however, I have been dragging. Our car accident in October and the subsequent aches and pains, I'm sure, have been contributing factors. I've really been looking at my priorities and have realized that I need to make some adjustments.
There have been times when I allowed my pursuits to get in the way of my family and then there were times when I let my family get in the way of God. Point is, I want to be a godly man, a loving and considerate husband, a caring and present father and a responsible and committed pastor. What does that leave to back away from. The answer hit me today, like a truck. School!
Now before you begin to think that I'm quitting school, please be assured that I am not. But I realized something important. The cost of a degree is far more than tuition, fees and books. My kids pay a price in the fact that time waits for no one - they grow up all too fast. The degree will always be out there, but the childhood of my children will not be. Priority check number one.
I also have become increasingly aware of my need for more of God. I need to move to the next level. A level that sees more of Christ's power evident in my life. Part of being that godly man that I desire to be, is becoming more of a praying man. I'm purposing in my heart to make 2009 a year of some firsts for me, spiritually. Somebody close to me recently asked me to go on a fast with him in January. Of course I'm praying about it and if the Lord so leads, I'm going to take him up on his request.
Priority check number two. Time to step up Dave!
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