Since my husband and I have known each other, we have gone from attending our church service on Sunday, followed by Bible study...to him attending meetings He's on several committees) every week, 2 services each Sunday along with Bible Study and now possibly doing 11 weeks of classes followed by 3 more weeks of class to ready us for more members in the congregation. I enjoy my Sunday morning service and Bible Study. However, the additional service on Sunday evenings and in a little over a month, weekly classes...I think I am going to be overwhelmed to say the least. I have a full time job, have three grown children that i enjoy being with, plus an aging mother than will require more care. I also mentor a little girl in a neighboring county that I make time to be with. I'm afraid my husband is not going to be happy when he learns that I am seriously considering NOT taking the 11 weeks of classes. Should I feel guilty for not moving forth in the church with him?
2007-11-23 09:20:43 · 6 answers · asked by lsah1852 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
You should not feel guilty.
There has to be a balance in everything.
I believe it is good what your husband is doing, but if it starts to put a strain on a marriage, then that is when you both will have problems. You always have to have time to spend with your family. I've known Pastor's who spend most of their time in the Church and they put their family on the back burner. Their family strays away from the Church/God and they start getting into things that they shouldn't. Especially, the children. They tend to hold resentment because their mother or father spend more time away from them.
I believe you have to even out your time with family, Church, etc. Time has to be balanced out. Tell your husband that it is great that he wants to be apart of the Church, but he has to also spend time with you and his family. Don't put any more on your plate that you cannot handle. That goes for your husband as well.
-God Bless and Keep the faith.
2007-11-23 09:45:24 · answer #1 · answered by †Evonne† 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is always that fine line when we can be doing too many "church" things. Trust me, I know. Our service to the Lord shouldn't always be how many things we are doing but are we growing in the Word and effectiveness for His kindgom. I do alot around church services and bible study but I am single andI do get very tired sometimes but I feel drawn to this and feel I am feeding my spirit and my faith. We should always remember that Jesus took time to rest, per the scriptures. Our spouses and children are a gift from God, if I remember scriputre correctly, and we should take ample time to feed these relationships. I believe you and your husband should take this before the Lord...he is faithful and will direct your steps. God Bless.
2007-11-24 15:42:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe the question isn't should you feel guilty... it's obvious you already are.
Seriously... it's 11 weeks of your life. It will bring you and your husband closer and keep you moving forward in your faith. I would think that it really isn't that much to ask.
I would just attend and enjoy it!
2007-11-23 18:47:18 · answer #3 · answered by az_mommma 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't feel guilty as long as you are living out the Bible by helping others and doing the right thing AND have his permission to do other things.
2007-11-23 17:29:38 · answer #4 · answered by Little Angel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He has become areligious fanatic. You need to get counseling from a therapist outside of the church.
2007-11-23 17:27:35 · answer #5 · answered by notyou311 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't feel guilty.
He is going over board with his religion.
2007-11-23 17:30:27 · answer #6 · answered by Fred F 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋