Well, we are all living in a historical time period. One woman calls it an "interesting time". Indeed.
I had written this blog post over a week ago, and much has changed even since then, but I still feel called to post it. Probably for my own good.
Fear or Faith
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| This is a little wooden plaque on my bookcase in the living room. |
As a homemaker charged with my home, am I living my duties? Or am I lost in the news and fear?
It is my responsibility to see to the needs of my husband and family. To tend to necessities cleanliness, and this includes a happy home.
What can I do to create a happy home? Even in this time of trial?
I can practice my Faith! For me, my faith tells me I act daily in prudence, thoughtfulness, wisdom, and most of all Trust that God has all of this and is very aware of what we are going through. We have the opportunity as homemakers to live our faith, speak of it to our family, encourage and uplift.
As a homemaker, my job has just ramped up a bit. To plan family games, to keep my health stable and my mindset on the One who can help me. I do that with morning prayer time, and evening devotion time with my husband, and most of all when family calls from other states to just talk "details". Details that bring down my spirit. I can practice my faith in those phone calls to/from others. Speaking of how we do our part and let Him handle the rest. Living in the "oh my gosh" doesn't help my faith. Nor lift my spirits to Him. It takes me farther from Him.
Even as my husband may get into the news, I can provide a loving gesture to help get his mind off of all that is out there. Hot tea on the porch to watch the sunset maybe? Questions like: where did you see God in your day? or affirmations of : when you were cleaning out the garage, I was so impressed with your strength. Can you show me all the work you did? or finding a funny video/movie we own and playing that while we eat?
I read once, this concept with Lydia from Home Living, that we are charged as homemakers to create a happy home. She also went as far as to share how important it is to be mindful of what we watch and listen to. Since this disrupts our peacefulness and clear headedness so we can keep things on a rhythm.
Rhythm is so important especially during this time. I will write later on my current rhythm, but many especially children and spouses, lean on us as homemakers for that rhythm.
I pray you are all well and consider expanding your perceptions from the events day to day in the world, to the events in your home and how blessed you are to contribute to the joy and peace in your own home by what you plan, cook and how you fill your time.
God bless you,
Mrs. Peterson
