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Maintaining a
Physical/Spiritual Balance.
Parents whose children are going through crises must
maintain the balance between self-preservation and self-sacrifice. Of
course, that can be a major challenge. On the one hand, we want to help
them, for the noblest of all callings is the one to serve. And we should
serve those we love - but always within limits. On the other hand, we must
maintain our own health.
Interestingly, Jesus, recognized by Christians and
many non-Christians as the world's greatest example of a loving leader,
once said "I did not come to be served, but to serve" (Matt.
20:28). His life was characterized by self-sacrifice for the benefit of
others. However, those who recorded His life indicated that at various
times Jesus chose to withdraw from the crowds and retreat to a secluded
spot for rest and prayer.
Restoring His own physical and spiritual strength
was important to Him: so it should be for us. Your daily time with God and
a daily time of relaxing and sharing with your spouse are essential to
your spiritual and marital health.
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