tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529403546464068060.post667644584735710910..comments2024-02-01T23:45:44.895-07:00Comments on Blessed Homemaking: So You Think You Should Go to Work?Blessed Homemakinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10900030206325400486noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529403546464068060.post-16617695272874305702019-06-21T05:36:25.631-06:002019-06-21T05:36:25.631-06:00That's awful, Maureen. Wives these days sadly...That's awful, Maureen. Wives these days sadly often feel pressured by their husbands to go and get a job. But we need to remember that a husband does not have authority to do this, because the Scriptures already say what a wife is to do--be a keeper at home, and for the man to provide for his family. A husband cannot make his wife go to work.Blessed Homemakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10900030206325400486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529403546464068060.post-82880308544005175742019-06-19T18:03:36.412-06:002019-06-19T18:03:36.412-06:00My husband said he wanted me home to raise our fou...My husband said he wanted me home to raise our four children and numerous foster children. Then he changed his mind and insisted I take a low wage job, after having our children. I had no college and couldn't get a decent job. I had few options and had to leave my young children. I was exhausted all the time and felt betrayed by my husband. Make sure your husband will stay true to his Maureen Carroll Sebek https://www.blogger.com/profile/17457142544477838261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529403546464068060.post-27068858524587296462014-02-28T21:03:33.628-07:002014-02-28T21:03:33.628-07:00Hello, good post, I want to be just like the woman...Hello, good post, I want to be just like the woman in the Bible, which makes her arms, which makes and sells business, which considers investing in a field and buys it, which takes decisions by family I want to be productive at home and at this time there are ways to do it, I want to use the talents God gave me through my profession not hide, everything is for the glory of the Lord!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18190381914629447287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529403546464068060.post-57210505371391752262013-02-27T01:37:24.604-07:002013-02-27T01:37:24.604-07:00That's definitely true that being a housewife ...That's definitely true that being a housewife is already a job and a big responsibility as well. Keeping home clean is not so easy as many may think. It involves a lot of stuff and takes a lot of time and efforts. So, men prior to condemn should try to be housekeeper. A lot of them won't even cope with most housekeeping tasks. And I don't even mention how professional women are when Maria Maid Seattlehttp://mariahousecleaning.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529403546464068060.post-81945414323037381362012-05-15T16:38:25.026-06:002012-05-15T16:38:25.026-06:00Great post! It was very encouraging to me. I am ...Great post! It was very encouraging to me. I am a somewhat new stay-at-home wife (until God blesses my husband and I with children) and at times I feel I need to explain myself to others about what I do as a homemaker. <br /><br />It is difficult because quite a few people think I am lazy or wasting my time, when that is most definitely not the case! I am more busy now than when I had a Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529403546464068060.post-6822128572728717142012-05-15T16:32:26.397-06:002012-05-15T16:32:26.397-06:00Amen! Well said :)Amen! Well said :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529403546464068060.post-59367331150505929182011-11-23T20:53:19.117-07:002011-11-23T20:53:19.117-07:00I was actually in the US Army as a young wife and ...I was actually in the US Army as a young wife and mother--no greater cure for wanting to have it "all"! Today, after 29 years of marriage and 15 children, I would never, ever willingly trade my wonderful home life to become a "wage-slave", even on my worst day!<br /><br />Blessings,<br /><br />Sherry (Large Family Mothering)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02157234442982016004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529403546464068060.post-33477821983257746522011-11-23T10:38:02.941-07:002011-11-23T10:38:02.941-07:00I needed this. I have often struggled with if I sh...I needed this. I have often struggled with if I should go back to school so that I can get a job helping others. I, once again, had been planning to do so, but this post reminded me of my place and job. <br /><br />I struggle with this so much that it brings me to tears. I was raised to NEVER submit to a man, to have a "good education" and a "good paying job," and to marry forAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529403546464068060.post-22344651399176160982011-11-22T06:57:18.409-07:002011-11-22T06:57:18.409-07:00Thank you so much.Thank you so much.Blessed Homemakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10900030206325400486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529403546464068060.post-3990833887004468892011-11-22T05:36:58.386-07:002011-11-22T05:36:58.386-07:00I'm sharing on Domestically Divine today. Than...I'm sharing on Domestically Divine today. Thank you.Far Above Rubieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05090466984173332753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529403546464068060.post-43561939266219118932011-11-15T22:56:04.852-07:002011-11-15T22:56:04.852-07:00Amen, Mrs. Q! Such excellent words of wisdom for u...Amen, Mrs. Q! Such excellent words of wisdom for us as Christian Wives!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529403546464068060.post-77438899646394259222011-11-15T07:35:58.716-07:002011-11-15T07:35:58.716-07:00Thank you, Jasmine. We all need to encourage each...Thank you, Jasmine. We all need to encourage each other to do the Lord's will. God bless you.Blessed Homemakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10900030206325400486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529403546464068060.post-47327942086594574632011-11-15T00:30:58.674-07:002011-11-15T00:30:58.674-07:00Beautifully stated, Mrs. Q. I find that the more I...Beautifully stated, Mrs. Q. I find that the more I do what I'm supposed to do in my home - the Lord silences those who are opposed to His precepts. <br /><br />I pray for the grace and power for all of us to continue forward. I will definitely take a look at the links you mentioned. <br /><br />Sending a big hug your way.Far Above Rubieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05090466984173332753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529403546464068060.post-19819170716258212442011-11-14T22:15:27.744-07:002011-11-14T22:15:27.744-07:00Deanna~It is great that you started off your marri...Deanna~It is great that you started off your marriage staying home. Many women start off working and then it is hard for them to get back home.<br /><br />Mrs. A~I think there are SO many ways we help our husbands financially by being at home.<br /><br />Anon~glad you were encouraged. We all need it.<br /><br />I agree with the commentor that stated it is a very good time to not be hogging jobsBlessed Homemakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10900030206325400486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529403546464068060.post-91019859242963549702011-11-13T14:33:27.190-07:002011-11-13T14:33:27.190-07:00I really needed this lately! Thanks for sharing. M...I really needed this lately! Thanks for sharing. My husband just separated from the Navy (not retired) so I've been feeling pressured to go back to work. Not from my husband, just from the idea that we may be struggling without that military pay. I love your blog, btw. It's been a while since I stopped in.<br /><br />Renee N.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529403546464068060.post-83285407871794432442011-11-13T11:34:23.504-07:002011-11-13T11:34:23.504-07:00I appreciate your post very much. Today, has been...I appreciate your post very much. Today, has been a hard day for me. Our church had many women arrive from their mission trip. It appears to me, these woman seem to have the finances to pay money to go on this trip and be away from their homes a whole week. Sacrifice for the Lord for a week. It pained me today. I don't draw too many woman to want to get to know me much; especially, theAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529403546464068060.post-38646077449551028372011-11-13T08:57:30.314-07:002011-11-13T08:57:30.314-07:00Wonderful post! I recently worked on the "St...Wonderful post! I recently worked on the "Staying Home" series with Lady Lydia, and it was sure a blessing to write about something to give encouragement to other women!<br /><br />God Bless you.Rightthinkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11448900188921522323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529403546464068060.post-17045432489874553132011-11-12T23:14:58.943-07:002011-11-12T23:14:58.943-07:00i linked to you below but it doesn't seem to b...i linked to you below but it doesn't seem to be showing up. ~Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529403546464068060.post-29105787852042940552011-11-12T21:11:41.677-07:002011-11-12T21:11:41.677-07:00I used to be a preschool teacher at a Christian sc...I used to be a preschool teacher at a Christian school. I was appreciated and treated well there for the most part. I realized though, that I was doing the parents' job and by doing so, I was taking energy and creativity that should have been applied to my home and family and giving it away to others. I am glad to be at home, giving what I have to my own family...........DeniseRocky Mountain Homemakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03953810454269758775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529403546464068060.post-20732347830222110942011-11-12T20:43:52.230-07:002011-11-12T20:43:52.230-07:00Actually, with jobs so hard to find, it's a re...Actually, with jobs so hard to find, it's a really good time for us to NOT work so that there are more jobs available for the men in the family. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529403546464068060.post-57544825341400188952011-11-12T16:26:15.135-07:002011-11-12T16:26:15.135-07:00Excellent post! I came home a few years back and ...Excellent post! I came home a few years back and I have daily struggled with guilt about not<br />helping out. Thanks to much encouragement from my heavenly Father and blogs like these I more and more feel comfortable knowing I am working Full-time (at home) just not the way the world <br />says I should. BlessingsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529403546464068060.post-45867183493607544622011-11-12T15:00:44.548-07:002011-11-12T15:00:44.548-07:00A very good reminder, Emily. We need to prove that...A very good reminder, Emily. We need to prove that by staying home we can help our husband's financially. We can make sure they get a good breakfast in the morning and have his lunch sack ready so they don't have to spend on fast food. While they are away we should find ways to live off as little as possible if debt is the big issue. Breastfeeding as long as possible, and buying only Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529403546464068060.post-71406768316617911962011-11-12T13:59:28.788-07:002011-11-12T13:59:28.788-07:00We have lived on one income since we married. I a...We have lived on one income since we married. I am so thankful for this! It has not always been easy, but it has been such a blessing to work to provide a haven for my family and to support my husband with homemade meals, etc...<br /><br />DeannaDeanna Rabe - Creekside Cottage Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16133684514103206137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529403546464068060.post-79336461148582266382011-11-12T13:55:52.891-07:002011-11-12T13:55:52.891-07:00So true, Lady Lydia. If a woman goes out to work,...So true, Lady Lydia. If a woman goes out to work, then she also has a boss to listen to. How can she submit to a boss and her husband as well?<br /><br />Joy--the workplace is no fun at all, as I have had several jobs in the past. Such immorality and pressures in the workplace that a Christian woman should not have to be in day in and day out.Blessed Homemakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10900030206325400486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529403546464068060.post-4320941276442371332011-11-12T13:49:29.527-07:002011-11-12T13:49:29.527-07:00This is a wonderful post, Mrs. Q!
I started worki...This is a wonderful post, Mrs. Q!<br /><br />I started working when I was 15, and I worked up until I was almost 24, when I was expecting my first child. All I had ever wanted was to be a wife, mother, and homemaker. My husband agreed that I would stay home with our children (and educate them at home), but he felt at the time that I should work up until the time the baby was born. God had Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02988943988727801197noreply@blogger.com