I read a quote by Gordon MacDonald that has been messing with me in a very good way. From his book, Ordering Your Private World, he writes…
A driven person is usually caught in the uncontrolled pursuit of expansion. Driven people like to be a part of something that is getting bigger and more successful.… They rarely have any time to appreciate the achievements to date.… Driven people are usually abnormally busy. They are usually too busy for the pursuit of ordinary relationships in marriage, family, or friendship … not to speak of one with God.
As a driven person, it is easy to fall into the trap of pursuing the good over the best. Where do you begin to get things back on track? You, like me, can start by asking yourself some tough questions and responding to them honestly.
Questions such as:
- Have I stopped to appreciate all that God has done?
- Am I just way too busy?
- Would my wife and my kids feel I pursue and prioritize them more than my career or ministry?
- Am I making more progress in my relationship with God than in my work for Him?
I know if you saw my answers you will be as unimpressed as I am. However, there is never a better time than the present to make adjustments. Thank God for His grace and leading – I am making some changes.
I had the awesome privilege of dedicating my niece’s daughter Sophia, and nephew’s son Isaac in Houston, Texas this past Saturday. Sophia is 5 months and Isaac is 2 going on 12 
with his pin-stripe suit.
We as believers in Jesus Christ, have a tremendous responsibility given to us when the Lord blesses us with a child. He entrusts us with the responsibility to raise up our children in the knowledge of God. In Mark 10 we read of an encounter Jesus had with children.
Mark 10:13-16 HCSB Some people were bringing little children to Him so He might touch them, but His disciples rebuked them. 14 When Jesus saw it, He was indignant and said to them, “Let the little children come to Me. Don’t stop them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. 15 I assure you: Whoever does not welcome the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” 16 After taking them in His arms, He laid His hands on them and blessed them.
Even to the casual observer, it’s obvious the gospel writers placed particular importance on Jesus’ attitude toward children. When everyone wanted to keep the children from Jesus, he invited them in and had some rather harsh words for those who hindered them. But do we also observe that not only did he delight in them, they seemed to delight in him. As parents we must make room for that. I believe the greatest thing we can deposit in the life of our kids is an endearing view of God. Affirm how very precious, life changing and beautiful it is to walk through life with a personal knowledge of Jesus Christ. It is the best way to establish the right foundation, one built upon Jesus Christ.
For me, it was quite an honor to share this special time with them. I know that both Sophia and Isaac are going to grow up and do great things for God.
