So... I need to write something about discouragement. It can hit at any moment, from all sides, and have an overwhelming affect on people. I have to be honest, yes, it is trying to make its way into our home. But I refuse to let it rob us of our joy.
Sometimes things just happen and they happen all at once. Then you can start to dwell on these negative things that happen in our lives like cars needing hundreds of dollars of work done on them, medical bills, activities that need to be paid for, registration due on a cars, kids needing new clothes and shoes, needing to do housework... and the list goes on and on. And then depression can get in to your home too. You and your spouse can get short with each other and then the kids feel the pressure and seem to go crazy at the same time.
One thing I noticed about all these things is that they involve money. It is tough when money is tight and things happen that you can't afford, but have to afford at the same time. And if you let this thing about money get to you, it can ruin your home.
We have been so blessed that God gives us what we need right on time. We were able to purchase a car last week after having only one vehicle for the past 4 or so months. Well, yesterday while driving to church our engine light came on in our van. It turns out that it most likely has to do with the transmission. No good. And our list goes on and on of things that need doing...
Since the hubby is busy with work and church things, the household financial stuff is delegated to me to take care of (and I am more of the math person). I have had lots of times where I allow myself to get discouraged about money, I have allowed it to come in between me an my hubby and I have had a horrible attitude because of it. And right now, this thing can go one of two ways, I can trust God and let go of what I cannot control or I can have a FREAK OUT! and let this control my family.
I think this time, I am going to just let go and let God.
I think it is always good to get things as organized as you can and be on top of your finances, don't spend what you don't have and have a plan, but there is also a point when you just have to trust that God knows what is happening in your life, what you need and all this is not a surprise to Him. He knew it was coming and He is waiting for us to put our faith in Him to take care of us.
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