Middle America's Worldview

I listened to "Manager of his Home" by Steven Maxwell today. It was a audio seminar for helping your wife succeed as she manages the home. The seminar was for men only.

I will have to say, as I listened to the cd's it really hit hard on me. The cd's were not easy listening. I do not mean the quality, rather the message itself. It points out the father/husband is the primary responsible person of the family and household. It's easy to say the father/husband is the man of the house. The idea may seem pleasant enough, but the accountable responsibility (once understood) is something else.

I have to say, listening to this guy talking, I felt convicted. The discussion ranged from the father/husband being the leader. This covers everything from financial, spiritual, and your looked upon not only by your kids but by your wife as to where the family is heading.

One statement stuck in my mind. If your wife comes up to you and ask you specifically, 'where do you think God wants this family to do/be and what are you doing about it?' That's a really heavy question if you think about it. Most guys, myself included, simply go day to day, not really thinking of a project plan for the family. This question is also a very valid one. Think of working in a office and a issue or project is requested. Your asked by your manager 'whats the plan to address this'? Just as your manager or peer has the right to question this, so does the wife and family.

Fortunately, this particular question has not been asked of me. However, even though the question is not verbally asked, does not mean it should be addressed.

I took a couple of benadryls to help me rest tonight and they are taking their toll.

I wanted to blog on this, because after hearing this message, it really started me questioning, what in the hell am I doing to ensure all the needs of my family?
I suggest every dad and/or husband to listen to this, if possible. It really puts things in perspective and for me it was a conviction for me to do something about it.

Truth is indeed a hard pill to swallow.