"Let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth" John 3:18
"Let us love one another, for love is of God" John 4:7
There must be many fellow bloggers out there who understand and share my appreciation for order, my desire for simple, comfortable beauty, my goal for clean and tidy...but is there anyone out there twirling from piles of laundry, to loads of dishes, to endless streams of dollies and toys, not forgetting that yet another meal needs to be made (and more clean up afterward), and math needs to be done? It was one of those mornings.
"His lord said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful..." and again, "His lord said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful..." and to a third servant, "You wicked and lazy servant..." Matthew 25:21,23,26
No doubt, there are days when I feel lazy, and just don't manage my time well at all. However, what I have been meditating on lately, is the phrase "Well done". The text in the parable is "Well done", not "All done". And there was my freedom. There was the joy and rejoicing of my heart! I'm still striving for order and peace in the home, but how am I pursuing that homelife? How am I encouraging and teaching my children in the process? My heart's desire is that I focus on "Well done", not "All done" and my sweet children will reap the reward.
My day had new signs of peace and productivity...
"Above all things, have fervent love for one another..." 1Peter 4:8
10 comments:
I feel the same way some days. You feel like what have I accomplished today does not look like much.But you just have to remember it will be there tommorow and eventually we will get it done. Your children will only be young once work will always be there. Have a great day Rebekah.
I must tell you that this is what I needed to read just this morning!
I also struggle with getting everything done...I go about the cottage and realize that cleaning must be accomplished, dishes, cooking, mending. Does the list ever end?
I hope not ~ because if it did, I will be alone and that is not where the Lord wants us to be right now!
Your family is lovely and your words are just encouraging to every one of us that wishes things to be "done". I think I will go for well done ;-)
Grace to you and yours dear friend,
maria
Thank you for this post. I am nine months pregnant with my fourth baby. My dear husband is deployed for the year. We are also a homeschooling family. Lately I have felt so guilty when something didnt get done. Then my attitude takes a nose dive.I need to trust that what I can get done is enough and that the Lord understands where I am right now =-} Thanks for the reminder!
Loved reading your post this morning. And I also appreciated Maria's note - so true!
After canning several batches of applesauce, I needed to read this! That takes a lot of your time and the rest of the house got neglected. Thank you for this post. :)
Hello!!
(Kelsey's Mom again)
What a true and wonderful post and remender! YES! I have those days (all too often, I might add)when it seems like the house in is shambles and the work just isn't getting done. I am finding (over and over) that when I seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness that there is peace abundant! Yes, I struggle, like you, some days and even panic at times, but God in His graciousness and wonderful patient, loving way gently rememnds me what is most important! I strive to find that balance of order, cleanliness and beauty vs. the children's needs,spiritual, emotional,physical, my husbands needs,and I find myself trying to do what is most important for that day without being beaten by the tyranny of the urgent that would have me so drained and tired with nothing left to give!! Each day it helps me to ask God in my time alone with Him to order my day aright. It isn't easy keeping home and with so many young ones, ( I think the blessings far outweigh the burdens and the lessons are so valueable!):) but then again, then who ever said it would be easy?? Anything worthwhile is hard. Praise God for His constant grace and mercy and for teaching me that just as my children have much to learn , so do I!!!
I appreciate your honesty. You are doing a fine job and God will bless those that seek to do His will. The fruit of the womb is your reward! We all struggle and it's good to know we aren't alone in our struggles. Bless you my sister! To whom much is given, much will be required. It's tough, but, OH so worth every minute!!:)
Love in Christ,
Lydia Hoppman
Well done...what a great reminder. That is the goal isn't it? When we meditate on this it really puts our minds on what is really important to God. But so many times in the busyness of life I loose focus and let things become more important than relationships.
Thank you for this reminder. It has confirmed my heart lately :)
Kathy,
Thanks for the encouragement! We have lots of days of not "all done" right now, which, as you know, is hard for me to be content with. . .but your example keeps me perservering. . : )
Love you, friend!
Sarah
Those are some really cute pictures! :)
What a sweet post.
It seems like my house looks like that most any day. Especially in the winter when the kids run in and out, changing clothes to keep dry, since they've been out in the snow. I am fully expecting our entire household to come down with pneumonia any day now with all these cold rosy cheeks :-)
Christmas this year has been different for me. The Lord has settled a peace in my heart and pulled me away from the hustle and bustle that I love to normally have during this season.
From that I've been able to bake more with the kids, be much less stressed out ( for which my husband is thankful for) and as you read, play cards with my 5 yr old each night.
Still working on getting that menu updates from a few months ago :-)
Btw, I love the snow on your blog~
~Cinnamon
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