I've been taught by various mentors and coaches to look for teachable moments in life if you want to truly make an impact on your kids. I think we would all agree that this method of teaching typically has a more memorable aspect that your kids will associate with for years to come. My wife and I have taken significant amounts of time with our kids when it comes to their financial education, especially since neither of us had any sort of financial education growing up.
As a part of creating true work life balance, I like to emphasize the need for passive income, not only with my business clients, but with my children as well. My kids have gone with me on real estate deals, they have seen us give to multiple charitable organizations, and they recognize the benefits of saving towards a goal. We play The Cashflow Game for Kids, Monopoly, and Life, and have even allowed a few of our kids to have their own entrepreneurial business.
I feel good about those teachable moments...until we go to the store and our little angelic, well educated, cashflow wizkids turn into Walmart possessed shopping demons! About the time when I feel we are making no progress at all...one of our kids shows us a small glimpse into the part of their mind where something does actually sink in. Stay committed to being family focused. Look for teachable moments and you will, by your actions, show your kids the truly important things in life. And one day they will surprise you!
"Lord, you know my heart. You know how badly I want to spend more time with my family. So while I'm away, please watch over and protect them. Please fill the void that I have left while I am away. You know I'm doing all of this for them...right? Lord, I know you understand my love for them; help them to understand as well."
It's sad...we live with the idea that if we commit our "good intentions" to God that He will automatically heal the scars and wounds we have created through our absence and misaligned priorities. Does God even answer this kind of prayer? Don't ask God to fill the gap that you were made to fill.
Another option...
"Lord, you know my heart. You know how badly I want to spend more time with my family. So, as I make the decision to be focused on my family, please give me the strength to avoid what pulls me away from them. Give me the tact and wisdom as I communicate to my employer my commitment to spending more time with my family. Give me the power to say "No" to whatever gets in the way of my #1 priority...the family you have so graciously given to me. Help me love them as you love me."
Who will win your time (and your heart) today? The family that loves you, or your schedule that calls out to you?
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