Balance (Ministry vs Other)

Have been working on finding a good balance between ministry and life outside of ministry. It’s been interesting … and difficult to be honest but I believe all that is about to change.

This past week I had the awesome opportunity to sit down with Pastor Kevin and share some of the things I am dealing with in my personal life. It was awesome to just be able to sit and share this stuff with someone. Anyways, as always he gave me great ideas and shared his wisdom in this area.

This week (actually later today) I will be sitting down and planning my week out. Seriously! I have to learn how to manage my time a little better. I need to be able to set time aside for ministry and then (even though it’s tough) time outside of ministry.

It’s important to have time outside of ministry. For me, I have to wonder if this is why I have not found my wife. Have I been to busy with ministry to even notice her? Is she right in front of me? Or is she coming and so I am being prepared. I know my family is going to require time from me outside of ministry. So this is an excited thing for me to learn and address.

What do you do to keep balanced? What are you thoughts on balancing ministry with your family (personal) life? Any Thoughts?