I read an article by author, professor and theologian Don Whitney that listed 31 questions to consider for a new year. I decided that I will answer one question each day in January. Here is the eighth question, and my answer.
1. What's the most important way you will, by God's grace, try to make this year different from last year? This year, I want to focus time and attention on my family. Last year, I had to spend too much effort, thought, and energy on my job. That was important during that season. However, my family was neglected during that time. So this year, I want to be the leader in our family, and I want to be a leader who leads by demonstrating love and spending quality time with my family. I want to pray with my wife, read books with her, dream for the future with her, and play games and have fun with her. I want to listen to my children, understand their joys and pains, play with them, build them up in the fear and admonition of the Lord. I want our family to have time together, and also share meaningful times with just one or two of us together. I want to spend special time alone with my wife, with my son, and with my daughter. I will leave work at the office and really seek to engage in my family and with my family when I am with them.
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