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TODAY’S PASSAGE
From “Voice Of Jesus 2” by Michael Canfield:
Watching Justin grow up has been the highlight of my life. No matter where he is in the world, he calls me every Sunday. Choosing Family First meant I was willing to sacrifice any business pursuit for my son.
REFLECTION
In a world that constantly demands more—more productivity, more achievement, more hustle—this simple truth cuts through the noise like a bell on a quiet morning. A father speaks of his son’s Sunday calls from anywhere in the world, and suddenly we’re reminded what actually matters. Not the promotions we chased, not the deals we closed, but the relationships we nurtured when no one was watching, when no one was applauding, when it was just us and the people we love.
The phrase “Family First” gets thrown around so much it’s almost lost its meaning. But here, we see what it actually costs. Sacrifice. Real sacrifice. Business pursuits set aside. Opportunities declined. Meetings missed. And for what? For the privilege of being present. For the honor of watching someone grow. For the sacred exchange of a weekly phone call that says, “No matter where I am, you matter to me.” This is love in action, not love in theory. This is the voice of Jesus speaking through the everyday choices that no one sees but everyone feels.
The beautiful reciprocity in this passage should stop us in our tracks. The father chose his son first, and now the son—no matter where life takes him—chooses his father every Sunday. Love given returns as love received. Presence offered becomes presence honored. This is the divine mathematics of family, of faith, of a life lived according to what truly endures. When we choose people over profit, connection over climbing, we’re not losing—we’re investing in the only currency that transfers into eternity.
THIS SPEAKS TO ME BECAUSE…
Today, ask yourself: What “business pursuit” might be competing with the relationships that will define your legacy? Who needs to hear from you this Sunday—or any day—to know they’re your priority? The voice of love is calling you to choose what matters most, right now, before another opportunity passes.
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