(a repost from the archives)
On the inside of my kitchen cabinets, I often place various quotes that inspire. Right now:
"Things which matter the most
must never be at the mercy
of things which matter the least." Goethe
"Though I am always in haste,
I am never in a hurry,
because I never undertake more work
than I can go through with calmness of spirit." John Wesley
Balance is when someone ~
senses a call on his life and says yes even when he feels unqualified
says no to something he's not called to, even though he might disappoint others
guards and protects her time with the Lord
refuses to allow food to become an idol
gives himself the gift of exercising several times per week
refuses to succumb to a busied, harried lifestyle
gives herself (and her children) enough time to get out the door
pushes himself beyond what's comfortable for the purpose of growth
is teachable and flexible
practices self-control
(from Focus on the Family magazine, March 2007)
