Annie's Woodshed: How Much Freedom is TOO Much Freedom

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"A true wife makes a man's life nobler, stronger, grander, by the omnipotence of her love 'turning all the forces of manhood upward and heavenward.' While she clings to him in holy confidence and loving dependence she brings out in him whatever is nobles and richest in his being. She inspires him with her courage and earnestness. She beautifies his life. She softens whatever is rude and harsh in his habits or his spirit. She clothes him with the gentler graces of refined and cultured manhood. While she yields to him and never disregards his lightest wish, she is really his queen, ruling his whole life and leading him onward and upward in every proper path. -JR Miller

Saturday, June 9, 2012

How Much Freedom is TOO Much Freedom

I found this draft and wondered why I never finished it. I don't even remember writing it but now that I read it I wonder.....

A thought to ponder. And I really would like to here from y'all (yep I am southern LOL) especially the HOH's out there that read this blog.

Just how much freedom do you have? Does you get to choose your own clothes, does you have own checking account or are you given an allowance? Are you free to come and go as you please and just check in or do you need permission before going some where?

I personally feel I have too much freedom. Although I hate driving (ok so I was in a bad wreck and have panic attacks in traffic) and usually get hubby to take me where I want to go I still have the freedom to go and come as I please. The only restraint on my spending is our bank balance LOL. I do not have to ask to spend money. I don't have my own account we have a joint account. I do not have a credit card...don't want one. Been there done that cut the card up. I do not have a schedule for my "free time aka non-employment hours" I know what has to be done and no it doesn't always get done.

After yesterday's post this makes since to me. Wonder if I have been in a funk longer than I thought. Hummmm....

4 comments:

PKJune 10, 2012 at 9:28 AM
Hey Annie,
I've missed you. I know in the beginning of TTWD for us I wanted more restrictions - more rules. I didn't' get them and I probably don't want them any more. I think that the bottom line is that we really want to know that they care, that they would be upset if we did something that wasn't completely safe. I don't want to be stopped from doing what I want, but I would like to be questioned more - did you go to the doctor, what did he say, if you're going off by yourself I'm having the car serviced, do you have a good map, is your phone charged. To me those kinds of questions show the caring that we want.

Hope you'll be here more often and come by my place. Talking and posting out here is want get me out of my funks.

Hugs,
PK
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Aimless RamblingJune 10, 2012 at 1:41 PM
I came by after seeing your blog on PK's. After reading her response, I could have written it. My sentiments exactly.

Hope to see you on here again soon.
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UnknownJune 15, 2012 at 2:07 AM
I can relate to this post, we always want more and I don't know why, the thing is when they start to restrict you, then it isn't what we want.
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Colossians 3:18-25

Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives, and do not be harsh with them. Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged. Slaves, obey in everything those who are your earthly masters, not by way of eye-service, as people-pleasers, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord. Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ. For the wrongdoer will be paid back for the wrong he has done, and there is no partiality. Colossians 3:18-25 ESV

1Peter 3:1-7

Likewise, wives, be subject to your own husbands, so that even if some do not obey the word, they may be won without a word by the conduct of their wives, when they see your respectful and pure conduct. Do not let your adorning be external—the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear— but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God's sight is very precious. For this is how the holy women who hoped in God used to adorn themselves, by submitting to their own husbands, as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord. And you are her children, if you do good and do not fear anything that is frightening. Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with you of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered. 1Peter 3:1-7

Proverbs 31: 10-31

An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels. The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will have no lack of gain. She does him good, and not harm, all the days of her life. She seeks wool and flax, and works with willing hands. She is like the ships of the merchant; she brings her food from afar. She rises while it is yet night and provides food for her household and portions for her maidens. She considers a field and buys it; with the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard. She dresses herself with strength and makes her arms strong. She perceives that her merchandise is profitable. Her lamp does not go out at night. She puts her hands to the distaff, and her hands hold the spindle. She opens her hand to the poor and reaches out her hands to the needy. She is not afraid of snow for her household, for all her household are clothed in scarlet. She makes bed coverings for herself; her clothing is fine linen and purple. Her husband is known in the gates when he sits among the elders of the land. She makes linen garments and sells them; she delivers sashes to the merchant. Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come. She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. She looks well to the ways of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: “Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all.” Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands, and let her works praise her in the gates. Proverbs 31: 10-31 (ESV)

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