How do I know if I'm doing enough for my family?

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As a pastor and a husband, I've learned that it's not always easy to know if you're doing enough for your family. With busy schedules, athletic practices, and growing social needs, it can feel like there just aren't enough hours in the day to devote to your loved ones. But I want to encourage you not to give up. As Phil's dad said, "Hard work never killed anybody." Consistently doing your best work, even when it's hard, is a value that I've tried to pass on to my own son Joshua and daughter Rebecca.

One way to know if you're doing enough for your family is to prioritize quality time with them. It's easy to get caught up in our own pursuits and forget to spend time with our loved ones. But research shows that children who feel seen and heard by their parents are more likely to develop a strong sense of self-worth and have better relationships in the long run. As a family, we make it a point to have regular family game nights, go on outings together, and have meaningful conversations about our values and goals.

Ultimately, the question of whether you're doing enough for your family is a spiritual one. As Christians, we're called to love and serve our families, but we're also called to love and serve others. By prioritizing our relationships with our families and serving others together, we can build a stronger sense of community and purpose. As Phil's dad said, "You can be loving your child by working extra hard so he can have all that he needs while your son or daughter is interpreting your busy-ness as disinterest." By being intentional about our time and energy, we can show our families that we value and love them, even when it's hard.

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