Steady in Homemaking

The playground and park benches on our property.

It is so important to have a steady routine.  We have our meals at set times. There are chores to do throughout the day. We spend time visiting with family and guests as we provide a lovely haven of rest at home. All these lovely things, done with a good dose of cheer, will bring peace. 

To be steady and strong, requires dedication to hard work. This will impact others only when it is done with a love of good will. It has been said that happiness is not dependent on our circumstances. It comes from the heart. We need to nurture this wonderful feeling of joy by walking closely with the Lord and following the principles in Scripture. This brings a light to the world around us and warms the hearts of the family.  A dedicated homemaker is greatly needed to inspire and encourage the next generation.

Regardless of what is going on around us, in the neighborhood or with personal trials, we can remain steady in our homemaking.  Keeping house provides an anchor of stability in our lives. 

To be steady means to remain calm. It requires dignity, good manners, and a gracious attitude.  

When hard times come into the household, from worries, financial difficulties, or in stressful moments, we need to steady our actions and attitudes to keep the peace and remain a guiding light of goodness.

Sometimes I am listening to the troubles and trials of others and I don't know what to say.  I don't know how to help.  While they are speaking, I am learning to pray in my mind, such things as, "bless her, Lord." or "Heal him, Lord." Sometimes it helps to pray (in one's heart), "peace be upon him, Lord."   These are quiet conversations with God to help guide us and comfort us as we seek to comfort others. This is part of being steady and stable in our lives. We do not react to others based on moods or fluctuating emotions. We speak and we act with a quiet dignity and a sense of compassion. This spreads a light of virtue and brings rest to the difficult moment.   

We have had to take a few trips in the last few weeks for medical care*.  The journeys have been exhausting. There is a constant temptation to give in to fear and worry.  It is too easy to get caught up in the moment of trial and forget that one is an ambassador of a lovely Christian home. We need to remember to cultivate this kind of beautiful life whether we are at home or abroad. We need an orderly life with a heart for homemaking wherever we go.

One of the greatest needs we have in our day is to have a stable routine of homemaking.  The world is living on whims and emotions. The culture promotes self and boldness.  There is a lack of care and concern for members of the household. Many are doing their own thing rather than taking care of each other. This is not an environment which will nurture a rested heart or a strong family life. We need to get back to the task of old fashioned homemaking.

Blessings

Mrs. White

 

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