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Your Question:
How do we balance our own needs with helping others in a chaotic world?
Answer:
As a pastor and a husband, I've come to realize that balancing our own needs with helping others is a delicate dance. Stephen Covey's quote about aligning our schedules with our values resonates deeply with me. When I'm leading our church, I try to prioritize my own spiritual growth and family time, while also being available to serve others. It's a constant juggling act, but I believe it's essential to maintaining a sense of inner peace and purpose. In my experience, it's easy to get caught up in the chaos of the world and forget to prioritize our own needs. But as I read in the passage, "if you are really going to try to meet all the demands made on the natural self, it will not have enough left over to live on." This is why I believe it's crucial to take time for self-reflection and prioritize my own spiritual growth. When I'm grounded in my faith, I'm better equipped to serve others and make a positive impact in the world. As a family man, I've learned that finding balance is essential to maintaining healthy relationships. My wife Susan and I make it a point to prioritize our marriage and family time, even when it's challenging. We've learned to communicate openly and honestly with each other, and to seek guidance from our faith when we're faced with difficult decisions. By prioritizing our own needs and relationships, we're better able to serve others and make a positive impact in our community.
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practicing the way
john mark comer
power of a praying parent
stormie omartian
christian apologetics
douglas groothius
god
j i packer knowing
historical adam
stanley gundry
mere christianity
c s lewis
sacred marriage
gary thomas
addictions a banquet in the grave
edward t welch
biblical critical theory
christopher watkin
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