Sunday, February 21 The plans of the diligent surely lead to success.​—Prov. 21:5.

[Áine]

Sunday, February 21

The plans of the diligent surely lead to success.—Prov. 21:5.

 

Jesus likened our time to “the days of Noah,” and there is no doubt that we are living in “critical times hard to deal with.” (Matt. 24:37;2 Tim. 3:1) With that reality in mind, some couples have concluded that they would like to postpone having children so that they can devote more time to sharing in the Christian ministry. When deciding whether to have children and how many children to have, wise couples “calculate the expense.” (Luke 14:28, 29) Experienced parents confirm that raising children not only costs money but also costs time and energy. Thus, it is important for a couple to consider such questions as: ‘Would both of us have to work to supply the family’s basic needs? Do we agree on what our “basic needs” are? If we both would have to work, who would look after our children? Who would influence their thinking and actions?’ Couples who calmly discuss those questions take to heart the words of today’s text. w19.12 23-24 ¶6-7

[Alexa]

Successful marriage makes marriage mates have more devoted time for ministry. They may plan to grow their family but they first calculate the expenses making sure of their needs are met.

[Vinnie]

Don't you wish we all could be diligent and all our plans turn out successfully ?  We have an enemy Satan who keeps thwarting our plans . Unplanned miracles happen. Children are like a 20 year project. Many questions need to be brought up and discussed. I like the last sentence because we live in stressful times. "Couples who calmly discuss those questions take to heart the words of today’s text"

[BLEmom]

1 hour ago, Vinnie said:

Unplanned miracles happen.

As a recipient of an unplanned miracle, I agree! 🤪