What Do You Want On Your Tombstone?

A long time ago someone asked me, "What do you want on your tomb stone when you do?" (This was long before the Tombstone pizza commercials!)  I thought about it then, and I've thought about since and my answer is still the same:  He served Jesus, and even his wife and daughters loved him.  Sometimes those of us who are in full time service of Jesus, end up ignoring those closest to us.  I've seen it happen in other ministry families.  I've worked hard to see that it doesn't happen in mine.  The investment is more than worth it!  Today, I've had meaningful conversations with both my daughters, and will have one with Nancy before the day ends.  I URGE you, whether you serve Jesus full time for pay, or full time without pay--remember that your first ministry after your own ministry before the Lord, is with your family if you have one.  Our "victories" in serving Jesus are somewhat hollow, if they come at the expense of those God has placed closest to us in life.  Schedule your family into your schedule.  After all, if you put them on the "back burner" long enough, they will rightfully feel like "leftovers."