April 22

A House with Others

By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established.

Proverbs 24:3 (NAS)


Don’t think only about your own affairs, but be interested in others, too, and what they are doing.

Philippians 2:4 (NLT)


Too many times my family gets the short end of the stick. This became evident yesterday when one of my sons came home with more than one note from school. Unlike last year, I hadn’t taken the time to help him with the more challenging subjects taught at a very rigorous private school.

It was too easy to ignore the need. I focused on other things.

The truth sweeps over me now like an unstoppable tide. Once again, I learn the hard way, I need to invest time in my son—in fact, time with all of my sons and my wife too. Yes, I need to invest lots of time—a lot more than I have—and I will.

How about you? Are there people in your sphere of influence needing more of you? Consider how God might best use you in their lives.

Lord, help me understand others’ needs. Make me wise in time management, and help me build this house. Amen.