Thursday Devotional...Balancing Life...

                       ...because all work and no play could make Jack a dull boy!

                                              but the opposite can result in a less productive life

 

I had another ‘aha’ moment today. I called home, no answer. Not a problem in our digitally connected society, I dial a cell phone. “Hello?” a deep voice answers that is so much like a man’s but not quite. My son tells me that he is at his favorite coffee shop with friends.

In my head I wanted to tell him to go home and do something important; like homework or laundry. Instead I say, “OK, see you later.”Hanging out with friends is really okay with me. I like to hang out with friends.

Then there is a vivid memory of myself at his age, and I want to tell him, don’t waste time! Don’t make the same mistakes I did. Learn from my experiences and spare yourself some of the hassle and heartache.

Proverbs 6:6-11
(MSG)

You lazy fool, look at an ant.

Watch it closely; let it teach you a thing or two.

Nobody has to tell it what to do.

All summer it stores up food;

at harvest it stockpiles provisions.

So how long are you going to laze around doing nothing?

How long before you get out of bed?

A nap here, a nap there, a day off here, a day off there,

sit back, take it easy—do you know what comes next?

Just this: You can look forward to a dirt-poor life,

poverty your permanent houseguest!

 

But then the Word also says this:

Psalm 127:2-3
(NLT)

It is useless for you to work so hard

from early morning until late at night,

anxiously working for food to eat;

for God gives rest to his loved ones.

Children are a gift from the LORD;

they are a reward from him.

Dear Lord, thank You for your loving care of my children. Please help me to set a balanced example between diligent work and trusting rest. In Jesus name, amen.

Written by Mary M. Wilkins