Some of the comments left on my blog are so powerful that I just have to share them with you. I try very hard to teach God's Word plainly and clearly. Some of the best ways to do this is by reading other's experiences. This is the case with Kelley. You can find her blog HERE.
Both of my parents worked outside of the home. Dad never has lived for God and left mother for another married woman. The gavel came down on their marriage after 25 years and two days.
Mother never griped, never complained about her lot in life of working Monday through Friday, 8 to 5 in return for money. However, at 74 years of age, today Mother teaches what Lori teaches. Why? Because that's God's Word. There is no judging when we simply teach the Word of God.
Both of my parents worked outside of the home. Dad never has lived for God and left mother for another married woman. The gavel came down on their marriage after 25 years and two days.
Mother never griped, never complained about her lot in life of working Monday through Friday, 8 to 5 in return for money. However, at 74 years of age, today Mother teaches what Lori teaches. Why? Because that's God's Word. There is no judging when we simply teach the Word of God.
In the book of Isaiah, the Lord said, "Woe to the rebellious children that take counsel, but not of Me." We should never be guilty of being in contempt with God's Word.
My parents' decision was that Mother would work outside the home as she raised four children. That's history. Lori isn't judging Mother; she is teaching women younger than herself what God's Word says, giving us parables or personal examples to back it up. Of course, God's Word can always stand alone. It doesn't need Lori to do that, but in obedience we older women teach the younger. God's Word can never lie, be mistaken or incorrect. Thankfully God is our judge and not Lori.
When I look back on my parent's marriage, I am sad. I believe in my heart things could have been different if Mother had been able to stay at home and please her husband all day and all night long. But it's history now and I must break that chain of divorce that is a fact of my parent's marriage, and both of their parent's marriages, and even their grandparent's marriages. The stress on my parent's marriage is what's sad. I know this from experience.
Such words of wisdom. I am accused of judging others when I teach God's truth. No, I am not judging you mothers who work, I am simply teaching you what God teaches and His ways. Some of you really have no choice but a lot of you do. Some want to be full-time mothers but your husbands won't let you.
Thank you, Kelley, for sharing your powerful story with us!
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
Psalm 119:105
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Mrs. Abella · 596 weeks ago
My own parents were divorced and remarried a few times--Dad had 3 marriages, mom had 2, and I'm the product of their last marriage. They separated from each other a time or two, finally stopped living in the same home when I turned 18, and while not divorcing, lived as such until they died, 5 years later for dad, and 8 for mom. I didn't and don't want that for my own marriage, and there's times I find myself replicating what I saw in my folks' marriage and try to squash that immediately. Hubby's parents are closing in on around 60 years of marriage, and he tries to use what he sees in their for ours, despite having a divorce under his belt (I'm familiar with how things went in it, and watched as he has grown in the Lord since then).
I find that it's hard to get Godly counsel from older women anymore, I'd love to learn from those who have been down the road already. We just joined in a church where there are plenty of active older ladies who are willing to talk and teach a bit, and I've hit the age where there are younger moms and ladies who've sought me for advice. It's a little scary, to me, as I don't feel I'm qualified to teach another lady when I'm learning still myself.
As for the working issue---if a woman has to work, then so be it. If not, then so be it. I may well have to return to work soon, even a temporary position, in order to help with the family's needs....it's not ideally what I want, but if the Lord provides the position I best not turn Him down. He knows our needs, and He may well put us in a position to be a witness to someone who needs Him. I've enjoyed being a stay at home mom for a few years, but as economic times grow harder, it may mean I have to work in order for us to maintain a roof and food. If so, I will do it for Christ, as He is my boss!
Wendy · 596 weeks ago
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Kelley · 596 weeks ago
When I received this post in my inbox, I saw the image and thought, Breaking the chains. I need to borrow this image for my January marriage retreat lesson on Guam (on apology and breaking the chains on our family tree). I càn't wait to read what Lori's written today! Lol! Then I discover I'M the teacher today. Lol!
To put it bluntly, if someone is not going to give me Truth, then you can save your breath. There's no greater joy than TO WALK IN Truth and to see our kids do the same, and I have A LOT of spiritual children on these Pacific Islands! My Dave and I were discussing how we want to be voices of INFLUENCE here versus be individuals of power. Influence is power and your voice and writings have greatly influenced my life and, in turn, my husband's marriage of 32 years to me and our married daughters.
Thank you for your godly influence.
Kelley~