BUSY HANDS MAKE A GOOD MARRIAGE!

Sow your seeds in the morning, and in the evening let not your hands be idle. Ecclesiastes 11:6.... It’s good to be busy, but not too busy. As with so many things in life, it’s all a matter of degree. The commands diligence but warns against working to much; it offers rest for the weary and sleep for God’s loved ones yet condemns excessive idleness. So where do you draw the line? Get the sleep you need but don’t become a sluggard. Balance your time together with time for yourselves, time with your children, time with friends, and time with the Lord. Balance spending to meet your needs with giving to supply the needs of the poor. Balance looking after your interests with considering the well-being of others. Balance seriousness with laughter, the newspaper headlines with the funny pages, news reports with comedy and cartoons, praying about the world’s problems with enjoying the wonders of God’s creation. If the scale of busyness must tip one way or the other, however, it’s a safe bet to lean towards working hard. If idleness truly is the devil’s playground, then it’s better to keep yourself occupied with worthwhile pursuits and stay out of trouble.