Ecclesiastes says that life is short---

[angels4u]

Ecclesiastes says that life is short ,wealth is fleeting ,and one 's realtionship with God and people is more important than any lesser concept of succes.

We need to see the value God places on our work and we also need to keep life in balance.

What is a good alternative?

We must see work as only one of many important parts of our lives. Don't overdo it ,don't ignore it.

Work is nessesary for survival and essential to living out the way God had designed us.

Work gives us an avenue to fulfill our life's purpose of loving God and loving others as ourselves.

Do we work to provide for our needs?

Unless we make a connection between what we can do all day and what we think God wants us to be doing, we will never find ultimate meaning in our work or our relationship with God.

(Doug Sherman and William Hendricks)

What areas of life need our attention?

How can we keep these areas of life in proper balance?

What are our options?

Angels

[Catsmeow]

Excellent question, Angels. I don't know because I used to be able to make a connect between working as a Christian School teacher before I became ill.

Now, I'm so weak, I can't work. I can't stand on my feet or walk very much.

I have simply said to myself, "Self...what CAN YOU DO?"

Well, I can give to the poor. I can help a neighbor in need in whatever way possible. I can befriend someone who's lonely. I can pray and intercede for others. I can encourage people with emails and PMs...I can show kindness and compassion to all. I can forgive people who wrong me.

Gosh...there's a lot I can do even if I'm "benched" for the season.

[Adstar]

And you can shine love and wisdom on worthyboards catz

All praise The Ancient Of Days

[Blood Stained Soul]

Fellow Saints,

Blessings from Christ Most High! Very good question and one I have been dealing with now that a 3 month old baby is in our home. Balancing time between wife, kid, work, personal devotion time to Christ, and Ministry is TOUGH, but as long as Christ is far and above the rest of the others, then HE will balance it as HE sees fit. I find my days better when there in HIS hands.

[SonShiner]

I do not know what the balance is. It surely is different for everyone, depending on what role they are to play in God's work, which we are all called to do. If anyone ever comes up with a definitive answer, I want to hear it and apply it!

Sonshiner

[Guest LCPGUY]

Excellent question, Angels. I don't know because I used to be able to make a connect between working as a Christian School teacher  before I became ill.

Now, I'm so weak, I can't work.  I can't stand on my feet or walk very much. 

I have simply said to myself, "Self...what CAN YOU DO?"

Well, I can give  to the poor. I can help a neighbor in need in whatever way possible. I can befriend someone who's lonely. I can pray and intercede for others.  I can encourage people with emails and PMs...I can show kindness and compassion to all. I can forgive people who wrong me.

Gosh...there's a lot I can do even if I'm "benched" for the season.

Cats, another bit of beautiful advise from you!!!

You are such a blessing to me. What a wonderful person you are!

In Him, much love...

John :il: