Today I went on a class field trip with my 1st grade son. Wow, I’m tired tonight 
I had a blast hanging out with my son, and seeing him interact with his “posse” on their turf. I was assigned 5 kids, and we had a great time together. We went to the Heard museum. I was reminded how creative and curious children are. I need to have those attitudes!
To other pastors, here’s a leadership tip: one of my core values is to honor my family; I really didn’t have the time this week to take a day off to chaperone a school field trip; but it was a chance to practice a core value and place my family over my job. It means I’ll be working late tonight on some things, but it was worth it.
In ministry, the demands never stop, and the larger your church grows, the greater the demands. It’s tempting for pastors to sacrifice their families on the altar of minstry; don’t do it. Honor the Lord by living by your priorities, not the demands and expectations others place on you. The Lord will honor you in return; I guarantee it!
