Now we know we only have two choices left: wait indefinately for someone to buy our house, or get off the path and stay where we are. We have learned yet another valuable lesson in the last week. This one being more my husband's revelation than mine, however, I wholeheartedly agree with it.
Once we get an idea, a vision or whatever you want to call it, we have a nasty predisposition to live in and for that vision. Unfortunately when we do this the hear and now stuff suffers. We tend to lose our focus, so keen are we on what the possibilites are before us. The bottom line in this household is that we are being obedient to Christ and that our family is okay. In light of that we decided that we need to concentrate on our present dwelling rather than on the one that may or may not come into our posession. Doing what needs to be done here; fixing the deck, painting the garage and playhouse, hauling junk away, etc. will benefit us regardless of whether we move or not. So we concentrate back on what we're supposed to do, be good stewards of what we have. Make sure our kids aren't getting neglected in the pursuit of the maybe.
Those are the lessons for today. Stay tuned for the up and coming news from the Wiens tribe.
4 comments:
Can totally relate to following a vision, putting aside my present responibilities in the process. Bless you both! You're awesome, and your wisdom spreads to many.
It blesses me to hear your humbleness. I really....really...really believe that you are being extremely wise. The bible talks about learning to manage your own family well. You guys are on the right path.
It is so easy to lose focus in the pursuit of the "maybe" because somehow it always seems more exciting than the "now". Thanks for sharing the reminder!
All of you are so encouraging. You can keep us accountable to this now!
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