Navigating Family, Work and Life

Recently, I was asked by a good friend of mine, how am I navigating through life? As a husband, father of four and head of the household this question rumbled through my mind. How am I doing this? Most men tend to fall into a routine of fulfilling daily duties while providing for their family. I wonder if some brothers take time to see themselves navigating through life. Once we’ve established our career and seek out to start a family, everything seems blissful and on par when it comes to life. As some years fast forward we see ourselves as breadwinner over a household. No one could see into the future let alone set a trajectory of ones path in life.

Here we are going through the motions of life and we start to see ourselves being frustrated with our current conditions. Wanting to scream into a pillow and wish for a clean slate to make some changes or start over. But it’s too late and we must follow through our obligations. It’s not easy keeping everyone happy once you’ve pulled into the driveway especially after a turbulent day at work. Where is God? Why am I here? How do I navigate this household?

We must remember that God is sovereign and He knows our situation. He knows the load it’s dimension and allows us to fester through it. Although we claim Him as our Lord and savior we must know that He’s in control. Sometimes our need of Him comes during turbulent times. Looking at the life of Job how he was stripped of his children then to add boils on his body, he kept his trust in God. When we read of Moses, he left Egypt for many years and was in desert. Upon being there God called out to him. We can all cry why me? Yes, He’s telling us something and would want us to see our need of Him. The enemy will put his two-cents into our minds and cast doubts among other thoughts. It is our position to stand firm and not be shaken. Seek out to pray and call out for direction. There is nothing God can’t handle.

As leaders in our homes we must remember that we’re not perfect. Decisions made can be crippling but yet it’s not the end. We still have to lead our families by showing our love and dependency on God. Your spouse and children should see you cry out to God in good, bad or turbulent times. We must pass on to our children our need of God so they too can pass on to theirs. The scriptures are here to remind us of how we today fit into God’s promises. As men we should note that things would not always go according to our plans but in some way note that God is guiding us in our efforts. Let us not run away from what God has called us to do and that is navigate well.

Be strong, courageous my brother!