but simply by our devotion one to another.
The old saying goes: if a chicken and a half lays an egg and a half in a day and a half, how much does a pound of butter weigh?
And we’ve all come to learn that the answer is simple–a pound of butter will always be a pound, no more and no less.
So it is with time. An hour is an hour regardless of which way we slice it. Some days it flies by and other days the minutes drag on, but nevertheless we’re given 24 hours each and every day to spend as we wish.
Some say that “quality” time trumps “quantity” time, but does it really? Does taking your kid to a ball game add more to his life than working in the garage together might? Would taking your daughter to the ballet enrich her life anymore than making dinner, setting the table and washing dishes together could? Anyway you spend it, one hour is still just an hour. The quality of that time is dependent upon our devotion one to the other.
It’s important–in fact it’s vital–that we spend quality time with our children, but quality time can never take the place of quantity. Here are two very good reasons for this:
- Children need both.
- Quality time develops when you least expect it.
When I was a child we went on a family vacation to Banff, Alberta. It was incredible. We got to ride in a gondola lift and took a trip to Heritage Park. It was definitely something I’ll never forget. But I have to say this: I believe that my character was greatly influenced by the countless nights we spent sitting around the kitchen table with my dad. It was simply time spent together.
Nearly every night Dad would tell us stories from his past, he’d sing a few songs, and he’d always make us laugh. Nothing was planned, it just fell into place because he was ready and willing to spend “time” with his daughters.
As for me and my kids, some of the greatest moments we share are simply driving in the car. Last year I was driving across town almost every night to pick up my oldest son from work. One particular evening I marveled at how beautiful the tangerine sunset was. You can’t buy spectacular moments like that. They happen when you least expect them.
Little did I know that my kids would treasure that time and look forward to it again this summer. In fact they asked me if we could continue the summer night drives, and we did.
Who knew that something so simple would mean the world to them?
We never know what will click or what memories will strike a chord in their heart, but we can be sure of one thing–time is time regardless of which way we slice it.
There are 1,440 minutes in each day. Spend them wisely. Spend them well.
You are loved by an almighty God,
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