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Yesterday and today were good days with the family. My wife, Angela, and I took our kids on a mini-vaction... nothing much, just an over-night to a hotel with an indoor pool. We had a great time. Over the past few months I've heard, and have been reminded, about the importance of "being" rather than "doing." This little get-a-way was a time I practiced "being"... being a husband and a father. I was present with my wife and kids in a way that is all to rare at times. I played and was able to give them my full attention. I am thankful to God for this time... and I will seek to give more time like this even in the business of life.
My reading took me to Ephesisans, chapter 2. I believe one of the themes of the whole chapter deals with priorities... God's priorities. You see, before we can have peace in our lives we must have peace with our God. Peace comes through the Prince of Peace... Jesus Christ. GRACE can be remembered as God's Riches At Christ's Expense. Because of this GRACE all our activity can come in line with God's purpose and priority for our lives. The final verse of chapter 2 reads, "And in [Christ] you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit." (NIV). I pray I continue to get my priorities straight.