Monday, February 9, 2009
Chapter 10 - Your Provider: Puffed Up Or Pooped Out
This chapter was somewhat challenging for me. We have always been pretty happy and content with our circumstances and, because we have always worked together, I usually think more of "we as provider" then of "Jeff as provider" - but maybe I should think of Jeff that way. He does provide - so many things and in so many ways. This week, I'm going to try to show more appreciation for Jeff's intelligence, hard work, financial abilities and gift for teaching. I'm also going to try to show more gratitude (not just contentment) for the life we have.
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I was also thinking of Jake as our provider. In this role, he has had to give up so much. There have been years when he has been gone for months at a time. I know he has hard work to do, but I always feel that my jobs at home with the girls and taking care of everything else is equal. What I forget, is to remember he has to give up family life, security at home, and day-to-day routines and comforts. Wow! I could not do that. I also need to praise his endurance and intelligence more often. He keeps going and has a happy heart about doing it - even when he is in danger and lonely. What great men we have! And I am so glad to have a provider as giving and loving as mine.
ReplyDeleteOh, yeah! I wanted to add that as long as I know my husband's heart is longing to follow after God, I will believe in him to provide without worrying. God provides so much for us and He never stops. I am definitely able to see God in Jake in this aspect of our marriage!
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