Providing for your family part 2
This time when I discuss provision its not the fun stuff. These past two weeks we have been cleaning out our new shop. This is when Maw got sick and had to go to the hospital and I caught a sinus infection. It’s not the best of time for all that to happen. It was stressful and I didn’t feel good a lot.
But I worked anyway; that’s another key to provision. Self sacrifice for the greater good of your family. It does not matter the size of your family , whether you have no children , or you could be on tv for all your kids. You as a man and husband have a duty to your family.
I worked when I felt sick and wanted to go home and go to bed. I worked when I really wanted to stop and watch tv. I worked when I wanted to do anything else. Its not because I’m some great person, it’s because I recognize my duty. My duty is to take care of you guys and your mom. My duty is to make sure you guys get a broad experience for working. My duty is to help you understand what work is and why it’s not always time to play.
When I first got married I didn’t understand this. I did stupid things with my time and money. I bought a lot of junk that I didn’t need. Now I’m literally paying for things I no longer have. I’m paying for a swimming pool, a horse, a saddle, 2 cars, and a bunch of other stuff that I no longer have possession of. All because I wanted it and didn’t know how to wait or tell my self no. I wasn’t willing to sacrifice my wants for the good of my family. Now I have used equipment, an old truck, and I’m paying off the van. I don’t need a brand new entertainment center. I don’t need the newest laptop, or tech gadget. I don’t need to go out to eat every night. I’ve learned some self discipline. When I really want to watch tv, instead I’ll play some games with you guys. It’s more rewarding than watching tv and I think the payoff will be better in the end.
So let me remind you guys again, no matter the size of your family you have a duty to do what’s best for your family, provision means self denial.
what you say is absolutely true….materialistic things can get in the way..and to realize that before it’s too late can make your life more rewarding than you can even realize…it may be hard, day to day, but in the long run as long as you have the love of the lord and your family and you are there for them it has been worthwhile all the hard work, disappointments, and strength it takes to achieve it.