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| A recent view of one of the lakes near our home. |
It would be very easy to go along with my own plans each day. Many of us do this without thinking much about it. We know we must make the bed, prepare breakfast, clean the house, and tend to the family. This is practical homemaking. It is very important.
But what might be missing is the spiritual part. To begin the day with a prayer and a sense of dependence brings peace. I need to go to my Heavenly Father and seek His will for the day. I want to remember that I am placed in an honorable position of serving the Master. In order to remain close to Him, there are often a thousand prayers that go up in a day. These are praises, thanksgivings, requests, and the giving of my fears in these prayers. I am reminded not to worry. This keeps my heart at rest. I am safe.
This week I have noticed the beautiful view of the countryside. The spring air at the nearby lakes is cold but lovely. Looking at the scenery brings me comfort. It is a wonderful experience to be out in nature while in prayer, while the mind is full of old gospel hymns and precious verses of Scripture. This reminds one that there is beauty in each day.
I consider the praises and the answers to recent prayers. Our car has been in the shop and safely returned to us. Our washing machine trouble has been resolved. We have food today and are grateful for the daily bread that we ask for. As more and more needs arise, regarding practical matters of housekeeping and medical worries, I have the experience behind me to know that the Lord will take care of it all, each step of the way.
The past few days, as I am working on the house, and in the garden, I notice our entire property is overgrown and neglected. Our lawn mower is not working. It needs to be repaired. It has lasted many years and now needs to be fixed. It is shocking to see our entire estate looking so bad. It looks like no one is here or that nobody cares about this place. Some may ask, "where is the keeper of that house?" Each time I falter, wondering how these miracles will be solved, I offer up one of those many prayers of the day. I know that the lack of money is exactly what keeps me dependent on the dear Lord. It has taught me to trust Him in all things. This builds up my faith. I am grateful for the provision as I quietly wait for all the needs and troubles to be resolved. This is a gracious faith that builds up the skills of spiritual homemaking.
There are difficult troubles we all must face. There are trials and storms in life as well as in the weather. When we do the practical work in daily life, we do our part. We must do our daily duties. Yet we must never forget the spiritual side. Our prayers, our times of family worship, church attendance, the singing of hymns, and feeding on the precious Bible is going to keep us calm and focused.
I must keep looking up for direction. Every trouble and every blessing comes for a reason. Why should I fear? Why must I be discouraged? It is only when I forget those precious prayers and to lean on my dear Lord that I begin to neglect the spiritual aspect of homemaking. My heart would look very much like our neglected property without the mower. Let that not be so! I will sing praises unto the Lord, and I will live His way every moment of my life. This is a good work that will make my journey Heavenward a joyful walk home.
Blessings
Mrs. White
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9 comments:
Thank you for your encouraging and heartfelt sentiments, Mrs. White. Our daily strength comes from the Lord.
Every good thing comes from God and as His children, we should give Him thanks and praise always. He will provide for our needs. Blessings, Mrs. White!
Mrs. White, I have been months without a stove top, because it was unsafe to use. I have been months with an oven that did not work properly. God recently made a way to get the oven fixed. Thank you Jesus! The stove cannot be repaired. Parts are no longer available. I will continue to trust God for the funds, and I will thank him that we have an air fryer, roaster, griddle, and crockpots. We are blessed indeed.
May God meet your every need in Jesus' name!
Mrs. Lane
Beautifully written. Maybe our country will become more God-fearing and depending on His Providence as the economy goes downhill! andrea
I read this tonight from a friend of a special needs child. Your post reminded me of it.
That first night home with Malachi I distinctly remember calling out to God and asking Him for wisdom in raising this boy. I asked Him to replace my fears with His wisdom and clarity of thinking. And in that moment he exchanged my spirit of fear for an inexplicable peace that could only come from Him.
“God does not give us a spirit of fear, but of power and love and self control.” 2 Timothy 1:7
She is such an inspiration to me for how she lives her spiritual life. In my own life, the lack of money also keeps me dependent on our Lord, and I too trust Him in all things. I very grateful for all his blessings in our lives and home.
This was just what i needed to read today, very beautiful. God bless.
Oh dear sister you are so correct! I have to put the Lord first in the morning, it's a special time for me to pray, read my Bible and devotion and sing one of my favorite hymns...Holy, holy, holy...Lord God Almighty...
The more I have to do that day the more time I need to spend with the Lord. Oh just so much to think about but what would we do without the Lord?
Wonderful, wonderful entry, ~Amelia
We must have that one on one to make it through an easy day, and when the woes do come we pray harder. But I do think the walk in nature can encourage us as we see the Lord takes care of the birds.
So glad your washing machine issue was resoved! Now, I'll pray about your lawn mover! Hugs, Roxy
Your post was exactly what I needed to read today. Thank you.
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