Today I want to give you some fireproof insights on how to fufill your call in Ministry while keeping the peace at home. A lot of people in ministry stumble into the pitfall of spending hours on end completing ministry obligations while neglecting a loving spouse and children at home. Many make the mistake of justifing this by saying “Well I’m doing the Lord’s work so it’s ok.” The truth is, true ministry starts at home.
Here are seven ways to balance a successful marriage and successful ministry at the same time. First, spend time with God each and every day. Second, make and take a day off. Third, designate a date night. Make sure you date your mate! Fourth, If you have to schedule sex, so be it. We have a doctor friend at our church that says, “Don’t call me after 1pm on Friday, wink wink!” If you’re too busy for sex than you are way too busy! Fifth, schedule family vacations and family days. Sixth, see your family as your Ministry Team serving God together. Seventh, when things are broken at home fix them immediately. If it doesn’t work at home then don’t export it. The condition of your marriage and family is just as much a part of your ministry assignment as leading the worship team or the children’s ministry. Keeping your balance can make or break both your marriage and your ministry! ~ Think About It! Pastor Paul (The Glue Guy)
