I heard a really neat quote not too long ago that has stuck with me. A godly lady said, "Don't balance minitstry and family, blend them!" As I've thought about it more and more, I realize how true that is. Unbeknownst to me, that really has been our theme in our family ever since my Joshua was a baby and my husband was called to preach.
Whether you are in "full time" Christian service and that is your source of income, or if you serve in the church in whatever capacity you can while holding an outside job, this statement can be true for anyone! Ministry life can be busy. Family life can be busy. But you don't have to choose one or the other. We have found that some of our best memories are when we have served the Lord together. We've tried to blend ministry and family.
Planning on hosting a meal for the visiting preacher? Let your kiddos help plan the menu. Let them set the tables and make name badges for each spot. They can even make a special centerpiece for the tables. Then, let them have fun making new friends if the preacher has children. (Micah had so much fun meeting David and Jonathan Garraway and spending the afternoon with them!)
Serve on a bus route? Go visiting with your children and let them see first hand that they have much to be thankful for as they will sometimes see poverty at a different level. Let them help prepare snacks and treats for the bus route and plan the games you will do that day
Teach Sunday School? Have your child help you decorate the room in a fun theme. Let them help you plan a game, but they have to try it out with you first!
So make that your motto....blend, don't balance!
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