Pastor Faith Oyedepo: Monday September 21, 2015 Daily Devotional – A Balanced Approach to Life

Topic: A Balanced Approach to Life [Monday 21 September, 2015]

“Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.”-Philippians 4:5

Recently, as I read from Proverbs 31, a newer revelation began to unfold. I have read that passage numerous times before, but as always, there are new virtues, morals and lessons to pick from the Bible. I realised once more that the virtuous woman referred to in Proverbs 31 had a balanced life. Her career, family and business were in order.

Now, don’t think the Bible was referring to a particular person, instead she would have had a name or an identity; the true identity of this woman is in her works. This means that everyone would be recognized by his/her works. So, the qualities referred to in these verses of Scripture are not unrealistic, but highly attainable.

One attribute I would like to lay emphasis on from this passage is that everyone has the ability to create a balanced life for themselves. Although the virtuous woman is referred to as a career woman, she is also an industrious business woman and yet has a very successful family life.

Today, many people find it difficult to handle the various segments of their lives. They mostly place the less important above the more important. This is why many families suffer from neglect and lack of care.

Your major responsibility is to your family; every other aspect of your life is secondary. The virtuous woman had a family that was well catered for, yet other areas of her life did not suffer. So, even though you are expected to aim higher in life and become successful in the path you choose, your family must not be deprived because of your ambition to be successful.

You are to create a friendly, loving and peaceful atmosphere for your family and this begins with your availability and readiness to balance all aspects of your life. Never have a lopsided approach to life; always create a balance to avoid regrets. When the dividends begin to come in future, you will be grateful to God for it.

One way you can create balance is to possess a hardworking hand. Be active in all areas, but set your priorities right so you don’t get misplaced. Hard work means that you approach your business diligently, intelligently and thoroughly, not leaving any stone unturned. If your life must be great, then you must decide to be balanced. You will not fail in any aspect of life in Jesus’ name!

Remain Blessed!

Pastor Faith Abiola Oyedepo is the wife of Bishop David Oyedepo, the founder of the Living Faith Church Worldwide a.k.a. Winners’ Chapel, and Senior Pastor of Faith Tabernacle, Canaanland, Ota, Nigeria.

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