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Finding Work-Life Balance & Harmony: Balancing Children and Work for a Healthy Home

The 2024 Deep Conversations Conference (DCC) was a space for profound insights, and Day 4 brought a truly essential discussion to the forefront: "Children and Work Balance for a Healthy Home." We were privileged to hear from Coach MJ in conversation with @kabarisam, whose wisdom resonated deeply.


The session began beautifully, with a heartfelt prayer for the Lord to listen to the Holy Spirit, bringing peace into every home, reaching out and speaking directly into hearts. This spiritual foundation set the tone for a powerful exploration of family life.

On Day 4 of the conference, attendees were treated to an insightful conversation between Coach MJ and @kabarisam as they explored the vital topic of "Children and Work Balance for a Healthy Home." This session delved into the practical strategies, emotional considerations, and essential mindsets required to effectively juggle career demands with the needs of raising children.


God's Blueprint for Family

Kabari Sam immediately grounded the conversation in the divine, emphasizing that marriage and family life are laid foundations by God himself. He highlighted the family as the oldest institution, imprinted by God, and affirmed the scriptural view of family as one between a man and a woman, united as "one flesh." While people enter marriage for various reasons, objectively, it's about companionship, help, support, children, and collective prosperity. He stressed that both partners must actively work to be companions and collaborate in the beautiful act of procreation, ensuring a home filled with peace. Nothing, he asserted, compares to the tranquillity of a home where husband and wife live in harmony.


The Modern Imperative: Both Partners Work

The discussion then shifted to the practicalities of provision in contemporary life. Kabari Sam made it clear: in today's world, the concept of a "house husband" or "house wife" in the traditional, sole-provider sense is largely a relic. He passionately argued that everyone must have a job and bear the responsibility to provide for their families. Citing biblical principles – "men who do not provide for their family should not eat" and "anyone who don't work neither should eat" – he underscored that both man and woman are expected to work and earn a living to support their family. This isn't just about survival; it's about shared responsibility and collective well-being.


Navigating Work, Family, and Children: Real-World Wisdom

This shared responsibility inevitably leads to the core challenge: if both parents work, and marriage's purpose includes procreation, how do we ensure children are actively and lovingly cared for? How do we create Work-Life Balance? Kabari Sam drew parallels with African families, noting that even in developed societies, both partners often hold more than one job. Support systems, often involving extended family like cousins, play a crucial role.


He then shared his own powerful example: as a researcher, pastor, and consultant, with a wife who also works, they manage a family of three children without nursery care or external child support. Living in England, where school attendance is paramount, this requires incredible dedication. Their secret? Clear communication and deep understanding. They subject themselves to rigorous organization, with their primary tool being prioritisation. They meticulously align on "what is important and WHEN it is important," creating a harmonious schedule that ensures their children don't miss school and their family thrives amidst their professional commitments.


This snippet from the DCC 2024 offers a profound glimpse into intentional living, guided by faith and practical wisdom. For a deeper dive into their strategies and the full context of this vital conversation, make sure to watch the complete session.



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