I trust the week has gone well for you all. Our list of men has increased by five this week. Remember that the topics are not sequential, so coming back after missing a Saturday is quite easy, no catching up!
Last Saturday I was challenged to find something on “balance.” Generally this could mean balancing all the demands we have as men…family, work, play, sports, hobbies, you name it. One thing is for sure, when it comes to balance, setting priorities is the way to go! Ever notice that we will DO the stuff that is important to us. We make time, don’t we? We must remember the difference between the urgent and the important. How can you tell the difference?
Check out this teaching video, about 30 minutes or so, from Pat Morley, the author of the Man in the Mirror book. The video Bible study is on priorities, likely the root cause of our need for balance. Then think about these questions:
- How do your dreams and hopes for your children reflect your priorities? Do they reveal weak spots or blind spots?
- Read Matthew 22:36-38 and think about the significance of this command on the way we prioritize our time and money.
- Read John 14:15, 21, 23 and think about the relationship between obedience and loving God. What is something that you have done for God even though it was unpleasant?
- Name an area in your relationship with God that you are not doing all you should. What are you willing to do to improve?
- Read John 15:12-14 and think about who you are willing to die for.
- Read Genesis 2:15 and think about ways your vocation might contribute to God’s agenda.
- What good work might God be calling you to do?
- Is rest a priority with you, or do you feel guilty when you are relaxing? What is the Jesus position on relaxing (Matthew 11:28-30)?
- Think about how the world competes with biblical priorities. Any examples in your life?
Remember this is not homework! But try to view the priorities video and think about some of these questions. I have a conference all day on Saturday but will be at the KGBC pavilion 7:30-8:30, and then will have to take off!