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My Epic Husband Fail

February 6, 2013 — Leave a comment

The other day I failed miserably as a husband.

I didn’t try to. In fact, I was actually trying to be an awesome husband. But it completely blew up in my face.

My wife, who was 6 months pregnant at the time, was having a tough day. Our baby boy was really starting to move and kick in her womb. Apparently, the little guy had been playing a drum solo on her rib cage all day, using her bladder for the kick drum.

So I decided super husband would swoop in to save the day.

I went out and grabbed take-out from her favorite restaurant. I picked up some Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream (also her favorite). Then, I stopped at a Red Box machine to grab a couple movies – a chick flick for her and a sci-fi movie for me.

The whole time I’m thinking, “Dang I’m good! She is going to love me for this! Husband of the year, right here!”

So I went home and surprised her with dinner, dessert, and movies. She was ecstatic! I felt like a winner… well… until we got to the second movie.

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a father's loveDo you ever feel like your ministry is getting in the way of your family? Do you ever feel like your relationship with your spouse is worse because of your job? Are you worried that your kids will fit the statistic of becoming messed up pastor’s kids?

You aren’t alone.

  • 80% of pastors feel that ministry has negatively affected their family.
  • 80% of pastors’ wives wish their spouse would have chosen a different profession.
  • 50% of pastors’ marriages will end in divorce.

Too many pastors sacrifice their family for their ministry. It is easy to justify neglecting family for doing “The Lord’s work.” It sounds super spiritual. However, is that what God really wants?

Chew on this thought: If you don’t lead your family well, you are not fit to lead your church.

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