Balance

Wow, I've been quite the slacker when it comes to blogging! In my defense, I went through a season of Christmas, and now am jumping into Lent, and also with preparations for our little (or not so little) baby girl coming soon, life has been busy. That's where my thoughts have been going of late. How to balance everything. At times I feel like I'm doing well between balance of being a good husband, musician, and giving myself some down time. But it's very easy to let one take control. Whether I choose to focus on myself having down time, the unbalanced state can be laziness. If I choose to focus on being on the best musician I possibly can, the unbalanced state can be workaholicness. Yes, I just made that word up. I've been guilty of those many times over in my life. Now, I face another thing to juggle into that equation. Being a dad. You see, I grew up with the workaholic example. My dad was a pastor, and there were many times that it seemed that the church was more of a priority than we were. To the point where it didn't really feel like we mattered. I want my daughter and Heather to know that I love them and that they are a priority in my life. Obviously I do have to put in the time, energy and effort to do the necessary things to be prepared to serve, and to lead and encourage others to serve, but I know that it will be a challenge. I've been praying and searching Scriptures for reassurance and strength to do all those things I need, and I know God will give it to me when I need it!