TODAY'S RHEMA Proverbs 19:13 A foolish child is a father's ruin, and a quarrelsome wife is like the constant dripping of a leaky roof.
Meeting physical needs is vital, yet the needs of the soul are also no less important. Many may have neglected it, but not Tim Burke. As a professional baseball player, he was at the peak of his career. But when his job demanded more working hours", leaving very little time for his family he decided to quit in 1993 after praying about it. After packing his stuff, journalists swarmed around him and questioned his decision. He answered, "Baseball will be fine without me, but I am the only father my children have, and the only husband my wife has. They need me more than baseball."
The sacrifice Tim made reminds us of the importance of family. We oftentimes shift our focus to things that are not as important and neglect the most important thing, family. There are just countless people whose lives are filled with nothing but riches and fame, yet their households are falling apart.
A happy family does not just happen overnight, it is hard work. Our need for love, compassion, company, and security should be met, and all these things could be found in a family. Unless both parents and children invest their time in their family, it will never be a happy one. This has to involve everyone working together to bring God's love into the family. Do this and you will experience heaven in your family.
REFLECTION Saudara Terkasih, UNMET NEEDS IN THE SOUL of family members will be an OBSTACLE TO YOUR FAMILY HAPPINESS.
APPLICATIONS 1. What unmet needs do you have in your soul? 2. Why do you want these needs fulfilled? 3. How can you start meeting your family's unmet needs?
TODAY'S PRAYER "Good Father, thank You for reminding me of the unmet needs of the souls of my family members. Lead me that I may play my roles in my family, that it may be pleasing in Your eyes. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen."
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