Support One Another

Support One Another

The body is a unit, though it is made up of many parts; and though all its parts are many, they form one body. So it is with Christ.

1 Corinthians 12:12 (NIV)

MOST OF US WOULD rank marriage, family, and vocation at the top of our priorities. But how to balance them in terms of time and energy is sometimes elusive. Let me share an idea. Call a family meeting, and with a calendar on the table, list the important events in the life of each family member this month. This may include doctor appointments, church activities, job responsibilities, and if you have children, piano recitals, school events, and sports events. Make copies of the monthly calendar for each member of the family.

With your spouse, decide which events require your attendance, then seek diligently to work out your schedule so that you can attend them. Many employers are willing to allow flexibility when they see your commitment to your family. Also, challenge each person to pray for family members on the day of their special events.

The Bible is clear that although members of the body of Christ have different talents and play different roles, we are bound together as one in Christ. That’s true with the church, and it’s true with a believing family. As you work on this calendar, remind your children that, even though each person in your family is different, you can and should support each other well. Balance is the key, and you can do it.

Father, thank you for my family. Thank you for the reminder that while we are all individuals, we are one in you. Help us to show that kind of “oneness” support to each other as we seek to balance our activities.

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