Managing is so essential

I have been thinking a lot about things as of late and have come to the realization that it is absolutely curtail for a family to be functioning well before a person steps into ministry or a greater leadership position. It is almost like a probation period where God says Okay, you want to do this do you. Well I'll tell you what, I will give you a wife and five children to see if you truly are equipped for more things. During this time we reflect the fruit in our lives and it shows in our children and dear wives...Good or bad. You see I am very reluctant to accept ministry apprentices or leadership positions for that very reason. God has asked me to focus on one thing and by the mercy of God I will get there.

I am beginning to understand why God used the family as a testing ground.
1. Discipline....If we don't discipline our children when they are out of line, we will not discipline those in our spiritual care when they are out of line.
2. Honor....If we are not honoring our wives in the home, we will not be honoring those outside the home.
3.Finances...If we do not get a good grasp of how to spend and manage money that God has given us as a family to use, why would he give us way more to manage the financial affairs of his kingdom.
Leadership....It is so very important that we get this right. If a man does not take the spiritual role in his family, all will suffer. As well as the other members of the family have to move into roles that God never intended for them. Likewise if we are not taking spiritual leadership in our own homes, will we take lead elsewhere?
I am so very blessed that God is taking me through this time of my life. I pray that I will reap the rewards at a future time. I do know one thing it will give him honor and glory. And that makes it all worthwhile.