Matthew 6:25
“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink, or about your body, what you will wear. Isn’t there more to life than food and more to the body than clothing?
6:26 Look at the birds in the sky: They do not sow, or reap, or gather into barns, yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Aren’t you more valuable than they are?
I have been tempted to be worried about all of this extra money spent (and not saved or used toward debt), but since my bronchitis and Pete's fillings and crowns are clearly outside of our control, we decided we would actually pray and ask for God to provide. And you'd think that after years of being a Christian, answered prayer wouldn't shock me, but it still does! Pete got a call Monday night asking if he wanted to teach an online section of "Biblical Hermeneutics" at the seminary he periodically picks up classes at. He has taught this class already, so it is not too much extra work for him, and it covers the bulk of the work that needs done on his teeth.
My point is this - it is good for homemakers to work hard to save their families' money. But in times of illness or emergency, it is not always possible to do as well at this as you would like. And ultimately, it is God who provides for us, and our confidence should be in Him, not in how many pennies we can save through hanging laundry on the line or baking bread from scratch.
So true, so true. I love to hear stories of God's provision in challenging times. I'm still trying to get used to God's provisions and like you though I am a christian and pray I still get amazed at how he comes through! I have a tendency to "do" first (and often worrY) and pray second if I am not diligent. I've been working on this for a long time ;-)
ReplyDeleteJoyful - I know, isn't it amazing that even though God is always faithful to provide for us, it surprises us! I feel like if my faith was stronger, I wouldn't be surprised, I'd just praise Him in advance!
ReplyDeleteoh how I LOVED this post, i like to leave a comment on occasions if something has caught my eye but this one I REALLY heard. I to had this nast virus and it to developed into bronchitis. if I may would you allow me to print the last bit of your post to keep on my notice bored by my desk to give me a mentak kick up the bum. because sometime i need it lol
ReplyDeletehope you are feeling much better
Rachel
Such valid points, PW. Hubby and I have laid down a budget and I'm already finding it hard to stick to, but I want to be a faithful steward of what God has given to us. Why? Not only to honor God, but because I usually stand in the way of something more amazing. Thanks for the great reminder. And hope you feel better soon!
ReplyDeleteRachel - of course you can! Glad it helped - I'm still very much trying to learn this lesson myself
ReplyDeleteJessie Bee - We want to be better stewards of what God has given us too - who knows what the future might bring ;)
ReplyDeleteI needed to read this - thank you so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThere is plenty of time for scratch cooking, line drying and bread baking when you're feeling better. I hope you're on the mend now.
ReplyDeleteThanks Rhonda Jean!
ReplyDeleteOne step at a time. I struggle with a bit of guilt when illness pushes me off the path. Blessings to you.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this. I often go off and running trying to figure out how best to pinch those pennies, when I should first be at My Savior's feet giving it all to Him. Praying you feel better soon.
ReplyDeleteyes, get well soon, PW. the kitchen adventures will wait!
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the well wishes!
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