As a pastor and a husband, I've learned that balancing my own needs with my family's needs is crucial, especially when we're struggling. It's easy to get caught up in our own worries and stress, but I've found that it's essential to prioritize our family's emotional needs. For us, that means making time for regular family activities, like reading our mission statement together, and having open conversations about how we're doing. It's also important to remember that we're in this together, and that means working together as a team.
One of the key principles I've learned is the importance of not making all the effort myself. As a husband and father, I need to share the load with Susan and the kids, and make sure we're all working together to support each other. This means being willing to listen, to ask for help, and to offer support when it's needed. It's not always easy, but it's essential for building a strong, united family. And, of course, we need to pray together and seek God's guidance on how to navigate the challenges we face.
When we're struggling, it's easy to feel like we're in it alone, but that's not true. We're a team, and we need to work together to get through the tough times. That means being willing to compromise, to listen to each other's perspectives, and to seek wisdom from God's word. By doing so, we can build a strong foundation of love, respect, and unity that will carry us through even the most difficult challenges. And, as my wife Susan always says, "We're in this together, and together we can overcome anything."