Philippians 1:22-26 If I am to go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. Yet what shall I choose? I do not know! I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far; but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body. Convinced of this, I know that I will remain, and I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith, so that through my being with you again your boasting in Christ Jesus will abound on account of me.
You are necessary for someone else. Your words, your actions, your life make a difference to other people.
Sometimes we desire things that would be better for ourselves: a day without the kids, a day with no responsibility, a day where what we do doesn’t matter. And, so, while it is okay to take a break now and then from the daily burdens of our lives that we endure; don’t forget that you are needed. You are important. You are necessary.
