My wife and I are in the process of buying a condominium. After renting for six years, it has become more economical to buy. As with any house we could acquire, the condo needs some work, if for nothing else but to make it more comfortable for us. The problem is that I am not very handy at this type of work. My wife is the one in our family with skills. I will do what I can, but I will need her counsel, at minimum.
Of course, when we were younger and building a home, not just a house, we worked well together. We imparted good values and habits to our children while promoting a healthy and strong environment for their growth. I can say that now, like it was easy, because our three children all turned out to be good people.
However, it wasn’t entirely our doing, or really even mostly our doing. Early on we committed ourselves to following Jesus and His guidance. Psalm 127:1 says, “Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. ” We have found this verse to be true. Without the Lord’s blessing and grace, we would have made a mess, rather than a home.
Reluctant Retiree 