I have come to realize that being serious about the art of preaching, and doing real ministry is very taxing. It pulls from you in all aspects. It takes you away from your wife, your children, exercise, rest, and friends. It is almost impossible to attempt to spread yourself thin to all these necessities while also trying to be great for the Lord, but it is imperative.
As we must maintain a special relationship with God and our craft, it is essential that my wife is given attention, the children is given attention, my friends are given attention, my health is given attention and the church is given attention. Am I a preacher or a juggler.
Just today, my son had a basketball game. This whole ordeal lasted 3 hours. After the game he wanted to eat, so we went to Golden Choral. After eating had to be at church for a choir rehearsal. That lasted 2 hours. While at the church the air condition wasn't working so we had to get on the phone to make sure that it was working before Sunday School in the morning. Oh, and I promised my wife I would take her shopping for a Mother's Day outfit and dinner (don't forget that I just eat at Golden Chorale).
I would not change my life for the world but time management is of great importance. If we don't do so, we will regret it, and our love ones will hate our ministry.
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