Developing Balance

Jesus grew relationally, physically, and spiritually while here on earth. He also developed prudence in handling life’s varied circumstances. (Luke 2:52: And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.) By His Son’s example, God affirms that He is interested and concerned with your total person. He wants you–and all His children–to be balanced individuals, continually maturing in each life area including your “Child of God” and “Self-Care Manager” roles. God cares about all areas of your life. He wants to help you balance your roles and goals. Yet balance itself has no specific objective. It is a constant state of motion and flex. To help you understand this, imagine the following:

• You stood up and twirled around several times.

• You ran in place for several minutes and skipped to the corner of the room and back.

• You twirled around twice more.

• Then you immediately tried to balance on one foot.

Now imagine the subtle adjustments you had to make in your foot and body to maintain equilibrium. This imaginary activity is designed to give you a picture of what you’re attempting to do in balancing the different aspects and roles of your life during any given day. Developing balance is a skill—with the constant give and take. Today consider asking God to help you cultivate this skill. You can do it. It’s a doable and reasonable process! Joan C. Webb Author, Speaker/Teacher, Life Coach, IW LifePlan Facilitator www.joancwebb.com