This past week I have come to realize how important family is. One of our coworkers at work lost her only child in a tragic murder. As I and another coworker were discussing this, she mentioned that she had lost both of her parents. She is young and the fact that both of her parents are gone is tragic. It made me realize how important family is. We often focus on sharing our blessings with those outside our family. But sometimes the ones that need our blessing the most is our family. As I often minister to those outside my family, I often have no time left for my family. That is not what I believe God wants for us. Our family needs our time and our ears. They need us to listen to and communicate with. But so often I find that I am in a rush and leave my family only with the time that I have left.
This is sad. And especially with our children. We want to make an impact on their lives, but how can we do that if we do not have a relationship with them. And relationships require time!
So the next time your children or parents or grandparents want your time, set everything aside and dont be in a rush! Listen! Relax! Be comfortable to be around! Enjoy! As you do you will cement those relationships and make a positive impact on your family!
