Necessary Balance

Many times we get so lost in the role of motherhood or even ministry that we lose touch with ourselves and even our husbands. Maintaining the balance isn't always a breeze but it is so vital. It's very easy to even neglect ourselves while seeing to the needs of others. A few years ago I use to be the habit of spreading myself too thin to see to the needs of the community but then neglected my family who is my first ministry. Thank God for His correction.

We need to learn to strategies and balance so harmony, order and peace can be our portion. I read an article and thought I'd share. The writer is Dr. Steven C. Riser.

Why is biblical balance so important in the Christian life?

1. Biblical truth pushed too far in either direction can become a heresy.

2. Anything displacing God’s rightful place in our lives can become an idol. Even things that are good in themselves can become idolatrous – including spouse and children if we love them more than God. One way to think about your overall health is by using the analogy of an automobile. Cars have four wheels and it is important that they be properly balanced for a smooth ride. If the tires are unbalanced and you increase your speed, the ride will be very rough!

What do these four wheels represent? 1) Psychological, 2) Physical, 3) Social and 4) Spiritual dimensions of living. One way to increase your balance is to find your most deflated tire and expand or grow it. God is not so just concerned with your “soul”; He’s concerned with every aspect of your being which includes the following:

Physical: Proper Rest, Nutrition, Activity (Work, Exercise and Recreation)

Psychological: Mental (Truthful), Emotional (Loving), Volitional (Obedient)

Relational: Family (spouse, children), Friends (including church), and Co-Workers.

Spiritual: Trusting and obeying God, knowing Christ and making Him known.

What are some of the areas in which we should not be moderate or balanced?

Love God first and foremost: with all your heart, mind, soul and strength.

Zeal for the things of God – Never flag in zeal – maintain your spiritual fervor.

Wholeheartedness – Whatever your task, do it for God with all your heart.

Listen and speaking – be quick to hear and slow to speak.

Confidence in God – everything God does in worthy of our trust.

Commitment to God – in all your ways trust and acknowledge God.

Communion with God – apart from Christ we can do nothing.

Discipleship – if we don’t give up all we have we can’t be Christ’s disciple.

Hatred of sin – Proverbs says that the fear of the Lord is hatred of evil.

Our pursuit of wisdom – Proverbs says, above all else, get wisdom!

Be blessed and sleep tight - Sam