Solomon talked about the need to keep a balance in life with our work. He wrote – fools fold their hands and ruin themselves. We don’t want to go to the extreme of being lazy, but neither do we want to fall into the trap of being a workaholic. Better one handful with tranquility than two handfuls with toil and chasing after the wind. In other words, it is better to have less and enjoy it more. Sacrificing relationships at the altar of success is unwise. Achievement is fleeting, while relationships are what make our life meaningful, rewarding and enjoyable.
We can learn to work to live and not to live to work by choosing to apportion our time wisely. The Lord can give us this wisdom as we seek Him and trust Him to be our Provider.
Lord, show me if my priorities are skewed and where I need to make changes. Thank You for the gift of family and friends.
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