I woke up very cold this morning. The wood stove has gone out. I am not depressed, but feeling unmotivated. This is a dangerous mood for a housewife. My family needs me to be cheerful and happy. They need to see me loving my daily tasks, because I do them for my children. I want their childhoods to be filled with good memories and their hearts must love home.
Dear God, help me to "wake up" from this sloth of the mind!!!!
I will put on my apron, have a hot cup of tea and just start my morning routine. The action will help bring the right thoughts. I cannot sit in a chair until I "feel" like doing my housework. (shudder). I must get up and begin making home our haven of rest. It has to be a place of joy and peace. May God protect me from my own mood!
I will offer myself a reward. . . Once I get everything clean and neat, I will watch a nice movie from the old days. I will think of horse-drawn carriages, Victorian homes, hospitality, and serving tea and cakes.
Perhaps, I will even set a pretty table at the noon hour and serve a simple meal. I will use paper place cards. I can use my neatest handwriting and carefully write out each name with a heart. I will then put one at each place setting. This always makes the family smile. I do it rarely, but it is such a treat.
May there be peace and joy in your homes today!
Blessings
Mrs. White
Yes, my dear. I believe we all go through times like the one you have described. You did the right thing. Not focus on your feelings, get to action and cry out to the Lord for grace and strength when we are weak. Thanks be to Him who hears our heart's cry.
ReplyDeleteMay He continue to uplift you and strengthen you this day.
Blessings,
Are you getting bored of my comments yet? All I can seem to say is how LOVELY you are your home are!!! :) With the warth you share with your family, I'm surprised you even need a wood stove! :)
ReplyDeleteI've been battling the urge to be unproductive lately. Sometimes I just feel like I have no energy, but I just have to force myself to get going and do all those chores!
ReplyDeleteBoy, I feel like this more times than not lately. Was comforting to read. Love your references to the old days.
ReplyDeleteLisa
Mrs. White, this has been a rebuke and an encouragement- thanks.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your wise words and motivation, Mrs. White. I always get a boost from reading your wonderful posts. I feel as if you are speaking directly to me!
ReplyDeleteMrs. White - whew. I think I've found a kindred spirit in you! :)
ReplyDeleteWe are quite alike.
I have been battling this "sloth of mind" for months now. Thank you for your post. You helped me very much.
Thank you! I needed this encouragement today!
ReplyDeleteThank you. Thank you for reminding us to not give into feelings and to rely on the Lord for strength!
ReplyDeleteGod bless
Dianne
I've had company all week. I worked to keep things nice around the house, but it seems there is often a mess when company leaves. I had only a few hours of sleep last night, but I know I must get up and get busy putting it all to rights.
ReplyDeleteThank you for encouraging me to get at it.
Be blessed,
Mrs. Laura Lane
Carthage, Missouri