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Luke 2:52, Proverbs 13:20, I Corinthians 6:19-20, I Samuel 18:1, Proverbs 17:17
People who only focus on work or their kids, or are only focused on sports are not in balance. General Petraeus is a fantastic 4-Star General. He was responsible for the surge in Iraq, he was the head of the CIA, but he didn’t keep his marriage in order – he wasn’t in balance. To have a great life there are several things you have to work on. Luke 2:52 gives us 4 great examples about developing a balanced life.
1. Develop Wisdom
And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man. Luke 2:52 (NIV)
Walk with the wise and become wise. Proverbs 13:20 (NIV)
2. Develop Health
And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man. Luke 2:52 (NIV)
Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 20 you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies. I Corinthians 6:19-20 (NIV)
3. Develop Faith
And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man. Luke 2:52 (NIV)
4. Develop Relationships
And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man. Luke 2:52 (NIV)
After David had finished talking with Saul, Jonathan became one in spirit with David, and he loved him as himself. I Samuel 18:1.
A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity. Proverbs 17:17 (NIV)