Make Your Presence the Present
Jordan St. Cyr on Making Time for What Matters
Balancing a successful music career with the demands of family life is no small feat but Christian artist Jordan St. Cyr has found a way to prioritize what truly matters. In a recent interview with Family Life Radio, Jordan shared his insights on staying present with his kids and ensuring that his faith remains at the forefront of his life.
“I tell my kids all the time, ‘Hey, quit stealing yourself from me,’ because this moment, they grow so fast. ‘This moment is the only version of you I’ll get and now it’s like you’re gone.” With four children, he understands the importance of cherishing each moment and spending intentional time with them.
By involving his kids in his music career, he ensures that family time is never compromised. Whether it’s taking them to festivals or simply having them around while he works, Jordan makes it a point to keep his family close. “Each one of our kids… they’re so different. Just spending intentional time with them, you know, quantity over quality. They each speak a different language. And so just investing that time, getting to know them, speaking to them at their level,” he shares, emphasizing the need for personalized attention.
The Illusion of Balance
The concept of balance can often seem elusive, especially for someone in the limelight. Jordan candidly admits, “There is no balance. Bart Millard from Mercy Me said it best. ‘You tip the scale of life in favor of what matters most.’ And so I like to add to that what matters most to Jesus. And at the end of the day, ministry music is so secondary to the ministry we have at home.”
Make sure what matters most is aligned with what matters to Jesus.
Jordan believes that his music ministry should be an overflow of the love and dedication he invests at home. “If this is not an overflow of that, well, then I’m a noisy gong. I’m a clanging cymbal. So, recognizing the love and the work that it takes at home will make this more fruitful,” he explains.
Say Yes
Being present at home might sound simple, but it requires conscious effort. Jordan advises, “When your kid comes up to you and says, ‘Hey, dad, can we do this?’ You say, ‘Yes,’ even though everything within you wants to do your own thing.”
He recounts a moment when his daughter wanted to jump on the trampoline, and despite his initial reluctance, he found joy in joining her. “Give your people your yeses. Give your wife and kids your yeses. Knowing that once you allow them to get you out of your thought pattern that you were just in, and get into theirs, that’s where you’re going to win,” he concludes.
Many parents struggle to balance personal desires with the needs of their children. Jordan’s willingness to prioritize his kids’ requests, even when inconvenient, demonstrates the importance of being fully present in their lives. By saying yes to his children, he not only strengthens their bond but also creates lasting memories that they will cherish.
Jordan acknowledges that technology and the distractions of modern life can make it challenging to stay present. However, he believes that the solution is simpler than we might think. “We overcomplicate it,” encouraging us all to choose to just being present at home.
As you navigate your own path, consider how you can tip the scales in favor of what truly matters.
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