Understanding the Purpose and Power of Men

Understanding the Purpose and Power of Men

that they want to be homemakers. They want to have time to care for their husbands and children. I know there are certain men reading this section who are becoming uncomfortable and discouraged. They‘re not

lazy —they‘re just going through hard economic times. I understand how you feel. You don‘t want your wife to work, but right now you need two incomes to make ends meet. Or right now you‘re trying to find a job. Don‘t be discouraged. We won‘t always be able to change our financial circumstances overnight. We just need to move toward the

We can’t always

change our

financial

situations overnight — we just need to

move toward

the ideal.

ideal by beginning to turn things around. You can tell your wife, ―Swe e theart, you‘re working now, but my goal is to make e nough money so you don‘t have to work. I will start working on it right now.‖

Designed to Provide

Now, since a male was created to work, he was also de signed to work. He has an inherent need for it. Many women wonder how a man can work all day and all night and then some. A wife may say, ―Leave that job and come home,‖ and her husband will answer, ―Just let me finish this.‖ She‘s thinking about the food on the table that‘s getting cold. ―Come home now.‖ ―Yes, baby, but let me finish this one thing.‖ What does this tendency say about him? It says that he derives satisfaction from completing his work —from ―co n quering‖ a task. Many men will tell you they feel that way about their jobs. A provider finds a way to supply the needs of his family. He makes preparations to fulfill his responsibilities. This means that in order to find a good job, a man may need to explore career options, go back to school, or get additional training. A provider also plans ahead. The problem with many men today is that they operate in crisis mode. They wait for A Provider Plans and Prepares

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