Balance

Monday night is my weekly Bible Study An evening spent delving into God's word. A night devoted to knowing Christ as my Savior To not attend would be simply absurd. Tuesday night is spent at the county prison Sharing God's word with hard-core sinners. Trying to lead them to repent and accept Christ as their Savior In hopes they'll be transformed from losers to winners. Wednesday night is spent at church A midweek devotion so important to my life. To praise God and thank Him for his many blessings As Sunday service alone does not suffice. Thursday is our weekly lunch at the diner A great time to get to know my fellow Christians. We break bread and we share God's word with each other And often talk over our latest church mission. Friday and Saturday I like to leave open-ended Unless my church has something planned, in which case I attend. I love my free time but would drop everything for Participation in a church-sponsored event. It's Sunday, dear God, and I kneel before thee Grateful to be here in the House of the Lord. Though you've bestowed so many blessing on me I pray for just one more. Please God, help me be closer to my children As I've been neglecting their many needs. I've given my life to Christ as my Savior Yet somehow lost touch with those important to me. I love you Lord, and love your son Jesus For giving His life so I can be with you in eternity. But please don't let my heavenly desires Put a wall between my children and me. So, I hope you'll forgive me if every once in a while I skip a church event to stay home with my family. To get reacquainted with them and put forth more effort In being the parent I know you expect me to be. My child, by all means spend time at home with your kids When you are together, you should know I am there. And when you want to have some alone time with your God Trust me, they'll still know how much you care. Be at home for your children and here for your church Enjoy all your loved ones while you've got the chance. From your prayer, I suggest you need only be mindful Of the simple, yet profound gift of…balance.