Those You Love Deeply
In his book, “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People”, Steven Covey writes about how we can lose sight of our main goals in life. He conveys very pertinently how that can play out in our family life.
Covey wrote, “I value my children. I love them, I want to help them. I value my role as their father. But I don’t always see those values. I get caught up in the ‘thick of thin things.’ What matters most gets buried under layers of pressing problems, immediate concerns, and outward behaviors. I become reactive. And the way I interact with my children every day often bears little resemblance to the way I deeply feel about them.”
Today I invite you to think again about the people you love in your own life. Reflect on how you feel about them. How can you keep from getting caught up in the “thick of thin things?” How might you interact with them in a way that bears deep resemblance to the way you feel about them? That is a challenge for you and me – a challenge for today and for a lifetime.
Let us pray: Loving and Gracious God, we want to live in light of your love and grace, and we want to live in light of our deepest values. Show us concrete ways that we can demonstrate our love to those closest to us. Help us make time for them. Grant us patience and forgiveness and listening ears. We ask in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Daily Message Author: Joe Albright
Joe began his ministry in Sarasota, Florida as an associate pastor, and it was in this capacity that he worked alongside the Reverend Dr. Roger Kunkel. Roger was a colleague who became a mentor and treasured friend. From Sarasota, Joe was called to Jacksonville, Florida where he served as the Head of Staff at Hodges Boulevard Presbyterian Church. Currently, Joe and his family worship and serve at Geneva Presbyterian Church in Switzerland, Florida. Full Bio
