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Your Question:
How do we balance tradition and progress in our daily routines when we're feeling stuck?
Answer:
As a pastor and a husband, I've learned that balancing tradition and progress in our daily routines is crucial when we're feeling stuck. It's easy to get caught up in the instant-gratification culture and bail on our habits when we don't see immediate results. But I've found that repetition and patience can lead to great joy and change. For me, that means prioritizing my time with God and my family, even when it's hard. I've made a conscious effort to establish habits that help me stay grounded and focused on what's truly important. For example, I try to pray and read Scripture every morning, even when there are demands on my time. I've also made time for a weekly Sabbath and a meal with my community, which helps me connect with others and feel a sense of belonging. By doing so, I'm able to resist the urge to judge or overthink my practice and simply stay with it, letting God do his work through the discipline. In our family, we're also trying to balance tradition and progress by being intentional about our habits and routines. My wife, Susan, and I have been married for 19 years, and we've learned to prioritize our time together and with our children, Joshua and Rebecca. We make sure to have regular family meals and activities that help us connect and create lasting memories. By doing so, we're able to navigate the ups and downs of life together and stay focused on what's truly important.
Sources:
practicing the way
john mark comer
power of a praying wife
stormie omartian
building dynamic faith
jerry falwell
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
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