Husband wants to go into Ministry full time. What about the family?
My loving husband has been disabled for about a year. He is fully healed after a couple of surgeries and he has to go back to work because his disability will be ending. I suggested he go to school because the job market is crazy in So. Cali. He has not updated his resume and just hanging around. Not really looking for work or going to school. Anyway, last night he confessed that he plans to go into Ministry full time. He wants to serve the Lord 100%. I support him but what about supporting our family. Am I being selfish? I don’t want to move our family of 5 in a 1 bedroom (been there) and move our kids out a of school (they have been 4 schools) I want some stability. I told him that I would love to be more involved with church and our community but I want him to work so we can pay our rent. The worst part is, he doesn’t have a plan and is used to me making all the arrangements. I don’t want to lead his hand in this. HELP with all your love and suggestions.
Let me just add that YOU need two incomes in California to survive. Our rent alone is $1450.00 and that’s the cheapest around.
"But if any man does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever." 1 Timothy 5:8
Ministry is leading and you lead by example. If he is not providing for his household then it would be impossible to lead other men in their roles as the bible has commanded.
You are not being selfish. However, STOP making the arrangements. He will never step back into his role if you are doing it for him. That can be done in a gentle manner. Speak with your pastor or a leader in your church for guidance.
Hang on to Philippians 4:13 and I believe you WILL do all things!
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