Hello all. I am not a Christian newbie, just still really learning.
I know the bible has much to say about vows and keeping our word.
Recently I pondered what to do about my job and how the money should be used. I thought I came to a good conclusion and asked God to bless the work of my hands and to help me accomplish my goals. I told Him what I'd like to do with it and I am sure He sees my heart's commitment to my plans.
Then I realized that I cornered myself in a very tight place, leaving no room for any other options. Fearing I made a vow of sorts or a commitment to Him.
I am a wife and my desire is to help my husband pay off our debts, give charitably and keep some ( little ) for us.
I figured if we pay off debt, he makes enough for us to live so I figured it was a sin to do too much else with it but to give so we're not greedy.
Then I thought. He may not always have this job. What if I wanted to treat my husband to a something special? Or what if I wanted to buy our children something expensive? What if after or while paying off debts, things come up I can help with financially? What if I wanted to buy us a vacation? What if after debt is being paid off I wanted to help pay for a home, or instead of my income paying off debt, my husband asks me to use the money for something else? I thought it was a sin to enjoy money sometimes. Now I do not see that.
Basically I knew I wanted to be a help to my husband. I didn't look past debts bein paid off and future happenings. After the debts, God willing, I cornered myself to give and keep very little. No room for any further helping my husband, blessing our children, friends, family and just mainly giving. What have I done?
I wish I had just not made specific plans.
A lot of "if's" but my original plans were quite rigid.
I had my plans and desires, and knew He saw and them. Is it a vow now before God, and/or does He expect me to hold to these plans as a commitment before His eyes and my "yes" needs to be a yes?
Thanks
I know the bible has much to say about vows and keeping our word.
Recently I pondered what to do about my job and how the money should be used. I thought I came to a good conclusion and asked God to bless the work of my hands and to help me accomplish my goals. I told Him what I'd like to do with it and I am sure He sees my heart's commitment to my plans.
Then I realized that I cornered myself in a very tight place, leaving no room for any other options. Fearing I made a vow of sorts or a commitment to Him.
I am a wife and my desire is to help my husband pay off our debts, give charitably and keep some ( little ) for us.
I figured if we pay off debt, he makes enough for us to live so I figured it was a sin to do too much else with it but to give so we're not greedy.
Then I thought. He may not always have this job. What if I wanted to treat my husband to a something special? Or what if I wanted to buy our children something expensive? What if after or while paying off debts, things come up I can help with financially? What if I wanted to buy us a vacation? What if after debt is being paid off I wanted to help pay for a home, or instead of my income paying off debt, my husband asks me to use the money for something else? I thought it was a sin to enjoy money sometimes. Now I do not see that.
Basically I knew I wanted to be a help to my husband. I didn't look past debts bein paid off and future happenings. After the debts, God willing, I cornered myself to give and keep very little. No room for any further helping my husband, blessing our children, friends, family and just mainly giving. What have I done?
I wish I had just not made specific plans.
A lot of "if's" but my original plans were quite rigid.
I had my plans and desires, and knew He saw and them. Is it a vow now before God, and/or does He expect me to hold to these plans as a commitment before His eyes and my "yes" needs to be a yes?
Thanks
Last edited: