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Stay Home wife

have beem married for two years now, and i been feeling very troubled recently, I have been reading many christain books about the role of a woman, her place in the home, and that her role is a companion, a homemaker and a mother. The Man's role is a provider, a leader and protector. I battle with this, because I now feel un happy working, where as i should be at home, taking care things, and my husband. He wants me to work and have this amazing career, and I feel I can be successful, in a secular job but as I read these books and what Gods says a womans role is, my desire is to be at home. Especially when we do decide to start a family, i would want nothing better than to be 100% involved in my childrens lives, and be there for them. I worry though of leaving eveything on my husbands shoulders, especailly all the finances.I dont want him to become bitter towards me for making the decision and not considering him, he is wonderful and very supportive, but I wonder what his reaction will be if i discuss this with him, i just want to be obbediant to God, and be a loving wife and home maker, but i do worry about our finances if i do decide to stay home?
Advice will be greatly appreciated.

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The Godly wife
by: Karen

Hello Stay Home Wife,

It is always dangerous to take one or two bible verses and apply them so literally. While it's true about the overall roles you describe for men and women, it's also true that the Bible talks about men and women working together as Christ works with and through the church.

If you look at that relationship, there is a marriage in the purest form. Even though the roles are clearly defined, they both work toward the overall goal. Even though Christ is the head of the church, He doesn't clearly define every move the church makes. He provides overall guidance and leadership, but the church supports and carries out the mission in all kinds of different ways.

The church will always be successful as long as they look to Christ as they make decisions and ask Him to bless their efforts. They will continue to grow as long as they keep Christ as the center of that growth.

Can you see the similarities in a marriage between a man and woman? Yes, the roles are defined, but whether you work doesn't take away from your overall role. You can be successful in your God given role working outside the home.

Your primary responsibility within your God given role is to work with your husband in deciding what is best for your marriage and family. The most important thing is to come to an understanding that you both can live with so you both are working toward the same goals.

When you honor your husband in this way, you are fulfilling your role as a Godly wife.

Blessings,

Karen

Stay at home mom
by: Anonymous

Dear sister in Christ

I once had a concern and got confused after i read the books you are talking about as they do not state the husband's views about you being a housewife but i prayed about it and found the right answers.

The best thing you need to do is pray about it first, i myself considered being a housewife and i still do but after i discussed it with my husband he is not yet keen about it so i just told myself that it isn't yet time, what i can do while am waiting is to handle the finances wisely because he is not against it in the future, he says it's early days.

Find out how your husband feels about it as you say he wants you to be a successful woman, what your husband says must have priority over what the books says.

God bless you

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