Clarification from some thoughts from that last post:
I wrote, "Husband working 40+ hours a week spending more time with his coworkers than his wife. I just don't believe that's the way it should be... and I think most of my generation feels that in their gut too"
I just had to clarify.. that obviously some people need the traditional jobs. Some people are called to be doctors, educators, government officials, etc. etc. that are obviously very important jobs.. and I believe God calls people to those professions by giving them the passion, dreams and talent necessary to be successful in those areas. Then there are others who are called to be away from their families for even more hours... like the military. Again, I believe God calls people to those positions as well.
But then there's the rest of us... Some people are totally satisfied with a traditional job working so somebody else's visions and dreams could come true... and really that's okay too. You can be a blessing and a great example to others in any position.
But I believe that for us, my husband and I... working a job isn't what God intended. He gave Brandon and I both an entrepreneurial spirit and dreams to be able to be financially succesful and independent so we could help others. I have so many ministries and passions and people I want to help.. but they all take money to be successful. So that is why a typical above average income job just isn't good enough for us. I know God wouldn't place in my heart the dreams and passions I have unless He would help me get them. So I am patiently enjoying this down time with Raymond and working on myself so when my opportunity comes I will be prepared and ready - mentally, emotionally, spiritually, physically, financially.. etc. and God will be able to trust me when the time is right.
Gotta go - Raymond is calling... more later maybe.
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I love a Bible verse and another saying from Francis of Asisi:
ReplyDelete"In all that you do, do it wholeheartedly, and as for God's glory and not for man's." - Colossians 3:23
And the quote "Preach the Gospel at all times. If necessary, use words."
My work is at home right now, raising my girls to be ladies in God's example and taking care of my husband on the long days. It's not always fun, especially when I think of the career things I could be doing right now too. But I hope, and pray, that I'm doing what God wants for me right now.
Enjoy your Friday night. :-)
Hiya Randi!!
ReplyDeleteI am feeling better...not 100% yet but coming along. Just been tired ..from the cold..so thats why I havent blogged lately. I will get back to it very soon though :)
I love the new look of your blog..the 3rd column and the pretty blue!
Love the pics of Raymond in the last post of him..too cute :)
Love these last 2 posts too. For Rob and I, marriage has been very easy. Well actually maybe the first couple years were hard but not really hard...just a little bit maybe because we were married so young and didnt know much about well anything hahaa you know..regarding how to treat one another etc. But after we (mainly me) ;) grew up (Because I was married at age 20) then things have been great since. And honestly easy. Im thinking its been easy because of the fact that Rob works from home and Im a full time homemaker so we get to see each other alot and we love that. If one of us or both of us were working a traditional job it might make it hard..not sure. Also the fact that we laugh ALOT. Seriously, we are always cracking each other up. Its always fun with each other. It might also be harder if we had more kids..maybe?
The other things that work so well for us are that we really are each others best friend. I dont have any "girl" friends that I go out with..at all. And Rob doesnt have any "guy friends" at all. And he isnt into his own thing like golf or anything and neither am I. Were both homebodies. Robs only into hockey...watching it on TV and going to Rockos games. I go to all of Rockos games and most times watch hockey with Rob (keep him company and try to show interest in his favorite downtime) :)
Our marriage, thankfully, is really awesome. I only hope and pray we are both healthy for a long time and grow old together and are both blessed with longivity..
The best advice though that I would give any young married couple is to keep God the center of your marriage. Pray together every single day. Ladies respect their husbands and have fun together. Ive only been married almost 13 years so I dont know it all but I know what works for us..and that is keeping God center and having fun/laughing.
Hugs,
Candy