Biblical Answer

The Bible teaches that God's plan A for humanity is the family. The family is not just a social unit, but a divine institution created by God Himself. In fact, the Bible says that God is the one who "created the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, and said, 'It is good.'" (Genesis 1:31) And what is the first thing God does after creating the world? He creates the family. He creates Adam and Eve, the first humans, and says, "Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it." (Genesis 1:28) This is the beginning of God's plan A for humanity, which is to create a family that is blessed, fruitful, and multiplying.

But what happens when we fail to live up to God's plan A for our family? What happens when we are unable to provide for our family's needs? The Bible teaches that we are not failures, but rather, we are sinful and in need of God's grace. In fact, the Bible says, "All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." (Romans 3:23) This means that we are all prone to failure, and that it is not our fault when we fail to live up to God's plan A for our family. Instead, we need to look to God for forgiveness and help. And what is God's plan for our family? Is it to be a source of shame and guilt? No, God's plan for our family is to be a source of blessing and joy. He wants us to be a family that is loving, caring, and supportive of one another.

So, what can we do when we feel like we are failing to provide for our family? The Bible teaches that we need to seek God's help and guidance. We need to ask Him to show us how to be a family that is blessed, fruitful, and multiplying. We need to pray for wisdom and guidance, and we need to seek the help of others, such as our church community and other Christian families. And we need to remember that God's plan A for our family is not just about providing for our physical needs, but also about providing for our spiritual needs. He wants us to be a family that is rooted in His love and grace, and that is equipped to live out His plan for our lives. By seeking God's help and guidance, we can overcome our feelings of failure and become the family that God has called us to be. We can be a family that is a source of blessing and joy, not just for ourselves, but for others as well.