¹It is a trustworthy statement: if any man aspires to the office of overseer, it is a fine work he desires to do. 

  ²An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, prudent, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, 

  ³not addicted to wine or pugnacious, but gentle, peaceable, free from the love of money. 

  ⁴He must be one who manages his own household well, keeping his children under control with all dignity 

  ⁵(but if a man does not know how to manage his own household, how will he take care of the church of God?), 

1 Timothy 2:1-5

It all starts at home.  It's no wonder that people's first ministry starts with our wives/husbands, children and all the things involved with our families.  I must constantly remind myself that before I can step out into the world I need to make sure my home is well kept and in order.  Otherwise, the outside of the cup looks good but inside is a mess.

In studying for my classes I can't lose sight of why I'm on that path, to glorify God through discipleship.  But I cannot reach others apart from my family.  I need to prepare for what tomorrow will bring by being steady and faithful with today.  

Father God, thank You for blessing Your children in massive abundance.  You've prepared the way to reap the harvest we just need to get to work, not in tomorrow's agenda but the here and now.  Love You! In he powerful name of Christ Jesus I pray, amen!