Three imperatives that sum up the attitude of the Christian life.
Nowhere in our spirits should be found: I wish, I hope, I try
(reflections from prayer meeting)
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Faith vs Common Sense
Continuing the topic of SAHM. I asked my pastor this question during a wedding on Saturday "Where do we draw the line between faith and common sense?" It's an honest question that I'm debating within myself, not a prelude to an intellectual debate on Faith vs Reason. It's a reality check of will there be enough if we live on one income when common sense tells me it probably takes two to get things going.
Someone once said: Faith is believing when common sense tells you not to.
But the Bible says: Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
I have my reservations about the first statement. What's your view?
Back to the question. My pastor's reply (in context of SAHM) was this: You will know the answer when you know what your role is. In short, God is a God of order and he has ordained specific roles and responsibilities for both husbands/fathers and wives/mothers. And if we choose to align ourselves with God's design, then there won't be confusion. At the end of the day, it's a personal choice. God has given each of us a measure of faith.
To me, the operative word is 'choose'.
The Scriptures describe wives as keepers of the household (Proverbs 31) -- IMHO, not to be interpreted as merely 'housewives' -- but guardians of the heart of the home. Their role is to nurture, and the husband's role is to provide, and as wives we can ask God to provide for us through our husbands.
I suppose for one's who's been earning her own keep for the last 10 years, that's quite a dreadful thought. Will there be enough to go around?
Someone once said: Faith is believing when common sense tells you not to.
But the Bible says: Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
I have my reservations about the first statement. What's your view?
Back to the question. My pastor's reply (in context of SAHM) was this: You will know the answer when you know what your role is. In short, God is a God of order and he has ordained specific roles and responsibilities for both husbands/fathers and wives/mothers. And if we choose to align ourselves with God's design, then there won't be confusion. At the end of the day, it's a personal choice. God has given each of us a measure of faith.
To me, the operative word is 'choose'.
The Scriptures describe wives as keepers of the household (Proverbs 31) -- IMHO, not to be interpreted as merely 'housewives' -- but guardians of the heart of the home. Their role is to nurture, and the husband's role is to provide, and as wives we can ask God to provide for us through our husbands.
I suppose for one's who's been earning her own keep for the last 10 years, that's quite a dreadful thought. Will there be enough to go around?
My Little Recruit
Zach's had a haircut!!
Not very exciting news unless it's the first of his life! Yes, the first!
He looks like a little recruit :-) let me get a pic up before the hair grows! The nanny's cut it soooo short I hope they grow back in time for his first birthday *fingers crossed*
Friday, September 21, 2007
You are always on my mind
It was an extraordinarily long day at work today. In a literal sense too cos I knocked off past 10pm. That only made me feel worse than I already do about juggling family and work. Kinda relates to some of the topics that've been weighing my mind down.
How does one measure 'success'?
Someone once said, "Success is measured by significance, not importance. "
What makes me a "successful mummy"?
And what makes me "successful" at work?
I can probably measure the latter. I can read it off my boss's face, my payslip, my namecard, and my bonus!
And I probably measure my success at motherhood in likened terms. I read it off my two bosses' faces (with whom I share life and dreams), my count of Zachary's smiles, a proud name called "mummy", and bonus moments watching Zachary move from one milestone to another.
Always on my mind #1: Zachary
Always on my mind #2: Have I been a good enough mummy?
When is 'good enough' enough? Is there an end? We all know the answer and a living reply would be our own mums.
The tussle between wanting to be a SAHM to nurture and a working-mum to provide. Can these two reconcile? For most times, I think not. Most interested to hear your views on this.
How does one measure 'success'?
Someone once said, "Success is measured by significance, not importance. "
What makes me a "successful mummy"?
And what makes me "successful" at work?
I can probably measure the latter. I can read it off my boss's face, my payslip, my namecard, and my bonus!
And I probably measure my success at motherhood in likened terms. I read it off my two bosses' faces (with whom I share life and dreams), my count of Zachary's smiles, a proud name called "mummy", and bonus moments watching Zachary move from one milestone to another.
Always on my mind #1: Zachary
Always on my mind #2: Have I been a good enough mummy?
When is 'good enough' enough? Is there an end? We all know the answer and a living reply would be our own mums.
The tussle between wanting to be a SAHM to nurture and a working-mum to provide. Can these two reconcile? For most times, I think not. Most interested to hear your views on this.
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Random Thoughts
Been thinking about a couple of things over the last month or so. Hadn't had time to flesh them out on the blog. But here they are so I can revisit them:
1. Sacrifices vs Work
2. The Lord's Provision
3. Am I a good enough mummy?
4. SAHMs
5. Maturing in the Lord
6. Kids with disabilities and social stigma
7. Yellow Ribbon Project
8. Marriage and weddings
9. Are we ready for no.2?
Share your thoughts if you've been pondering on these too?
1. Sacrifices vs Work
2. The Lord's Provision
3. Am I a good enough mummy?
4. SAHMs
5. Maturing in the Lord
6. Kids with disabilities and social stigma
7. Yellow Ribbon Project
8. Marriage and weddings
9. Are we ready for no.2?
Share your thoughts if you've been pondering on these too?
10 months!
Zachary's 10 months today!
His accomplishments to-date:
1. cut 8 teeth! (no more li'l drac...it's more li'l hippo!) :-D
2. waves good-bye
3. articulates "ma ma" but still in oblivion who that refers to
4. thinks he can "catch water" with five fingers
5. spends 1 hour in the playpen (when he fancies!)
6. stands unaided for 6 seconds
7. mastered the art of melting hearts (don't they all do from Day 1?) :P
8. climbs stairs on all fours
9. knows a light from a fan
and the best-est of all
10. finally sleeps through the night!
Ten of the many reasons I love him and am so proud of him
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