A thought on redeeming the time:

Fun Times         June 18th
Does it seem all you do is correct your children?  When you look back on the day, is your heart filled with regrets?  Where is the joy?
Family fun is an important factor in turning a house into a home.  Play can help children develop values, boost confidence, build character and be more loving and empathetic.  A family playing together can actually be the twine that binds the family together even through tough experiences.  Sadly, fun is often the first activity that disappears in a family because of our hectic schedules.
Good times at home are possible only if the atmosphere is suitable.  Children know if you are sincere.  They can tell if you really want to spend time with them or if you would rather be watching television or reading a book.  If you’ve spent most of the day yelling in anger at your children and if your husband is tired and grouchy, the atmosphere in your home will not be conducive to family bonding.  While happiness cannot thrive in a home filled with disrespect, anger, and pouting, it does grow in an atmosphere of love, understanding, appreciation, respect, patience, and kindness.

 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith” (Galatians 5:22).

O Lord, may I stay so focused on You that my life will be filled with joy.  May it be contagious to all those around me, and may they desire to have a deeper relationship with You.  In Jesus’ name, Amen.