Dear Fellow Followers;
Money is an ugly thing sometimes. A wise man once told me that married couples fight about three things; money, sex, and children. And what it boils down to is that the to parties come into a marriage with their own expectations about said subjects. Most people fight about differences in what they want, and the category most fought about (at least int the US) is money.
This passage I feel re-focuses us on several factors that have already been addressed by the author of the Proverb; Trust, Integrity, and Finances.
Verse 16 is probably one of the most interesting verses to me so far.
I read in a commentary that, in the hebrew text, the word 'considers' comes from a word used to describe devising and plotting (often associated with evil actions). In order for any plan to be executed with success, it has to be planned down to every detail. It cannot be made "on the fly" as most decisions are in America. This passage talks about a woman who has discretion and wisdom in her financial role.
I find this verse interesting because it was written in a time where women were still considered by many nations to be property. However, verse 16 talks about a woman who possibly makes her own money, and contributes it to the needs of her household. 'The heart of her husband safely trusts in her,' and she can make him a vineyard!
How is this applicable for me and my husband? Well,my husband is the primary source of income, and rightly so. Finances have never been a strength of mine, however my husband has always had wisdom in this department. He is the main financier with everything so far (which I respect), and has really proven himself with our income. Even though i have no qualifying background (except being frugal with spending) he trusts me as an equal partner.
The fact that he trusts me to make decisions for the both of us makes me want to do a good job for him.
Right now we are waiting to close on our very first house. I feel that my role is to take care of the everyday things that he is away for. Especially when we move into our house, I'm going to be the primary financier for getting it in shape. It's lovely, but someone else's style is covering the walls! Also, I have been trying to get a business off the ground, my photography. Along with that, I am considering opening up a store on Etsy. I would love to be able to contribute with some of my gifts to our livelihood! It is on the horizon, but I'm waiting for God to wave the checkered flag!
Although I couldn't see it before, I now see why God has been having me put it off (besides saving for the house and the mortgage, insurance, etc). It's got to be in His time, and it's got to be something that is going to help us, and not hurt us.
I guess one thing that I need to put in here is that God has blessed my husband and I with great communication. I feel that is very important in a marriage, no matter what the decision is. If you love each other, you will be honest about your needs, wants, and expectations with each other. We consider things together, and we support each others' interests. We are open about everything, and it has really been our saving grace in hard times.
I am very excited about what I see on the horizon! Since everything is still up in the air, I don't have much to write about, only that I think that the Lord is making me aware of what could be. I have always appreciated a heads up on things.
Well, on that note, I'd better get back to household chores. We're having beef parmesan with pasta for dinner tonight!
God Bless,
C.W.
Thanks for reading!
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