The key is defining your goals both at work and at home to find a healthy balance as a couple.
Talking Points:
- If you’re a successful couple with fruitful careers, you don’t have to give up on those careers once you start a family. But, you do need to be ready to adjust how you’ve done things in the past.
- When God is at the center, you can keep things in proper perspective and attack your responsibilities from a place of clarity rather than killing yourself trying to do it all. Proverbs 23:4
- The key is defining your goals both at work and at home as a couple. Then, evaluate those goals and decide if some sacrifices are needed. Sometimes, you give up things you love for things you love more. Proverbs 22:6
- Goals can change as your life changes. You may have to hold off on pursuing certain things in the short term but new opportunities can present themselves in the future. Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
Discussion Questions:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Share some of your accomplishments and goals for your career. What do you hope to accomplish in the next 2 years?
- On a scale from 1-10 (1 being terrible and 10 being perfect) how well are you doing at balancing work and family life right now? What number would your spouse give you?
- Read Proverbs 23:4. What are your motivations for wanting to keep your career in full gear? Do you need to keep any of those motives in check?
- Read Proverbs 22:6. What are your goals for your kids? What are you currently doing to train them in those things? What do you need to do more of to accomplish those things?
- Read Ecclesiastes 3:1-8. Evaluate your season of life as workers and parents. What adjustments or sacrifices do you need to make to keep a healthy balance?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
