The Church

I was recently visiting with a group of women who I don't know very well and they attend a different church than I do and they were discussing how the church had to let their youth pastor go because of financial difficulties. They said the only way to keep him was if everyone could give more. They agreed that this wasn't an option because things now a days are so expensive, like children's sports and activities. I was saddened by this to think that their children's social activites were more important than God's work. Please don't misunderstand ,I believe children need to be social but I feel the work of God should be a priority in our lives. So often we put our pleasure or our families pleasures and wants ahead of God and church. I pray that I can keep my priorities straight and give God the proper place: First place in my life!!!