Friday, March 22, 2013

Day Thirty-One Forty Days of Focus: Relationships

How much time and energy does your work deserve? There is nothing biblical about a 40 hour work week? This was a man-made condition that is relatively new to the world. For much of recorded history people worked long, hard hours. To this very day, many around the world still do. Becoming a workaholic is almost celebrated in American society. Many companies openly expect or reward their employees for working long hours, always answering their phones and giving their best energy and ideas at work. It feels good to be rewarded for a job well done. Respect comes with achievement and financial success. It is extremely important to remember that relationships suffer when neglected. How much time and energy does your work deserve? Never more than you have to give. If your phone is keeping you from right relationships with your spouse, your kids, your friends or your church, it's too much. Are you getting time away from work to spend on relationships? Do you take time for yourself, your exercise and good eating habits? It's a good and godly thing to work hard. It's a big mistake to work too much.

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