"Hi June--my life, home, and family has been in chaos lately. I know that I need to stop wasting time and get focused on it all but I just don't have the self discipline to do it. I feel like I am always yelling at my kids and have lost my love for homemaking. What should I do?"
When I get messages like this, I have compassion because I know how hard it is to have a family, keep your personal life in check, and run a bustling household, etc. Some days can be wonderful but then you have some days that can also be very difficult and feel like you are undergoing some kind of heavy trial (can you relate?).
I am so grateful for the grace we have in our Savior, who takes us as we are--broken, sinful, messy, yet we are His. We do not have to work our way to Him in anyway since His Son paid the price for us.
And yet on that same hand we want our lives to reflect order and peace (1 Corinthians 14:33) to reflect Him in our lives.
So here are a few quick tips to help you get your life back in order:
1. Read your Bible and pray. Meditate on God's word and replace it with faulty or wrong thinking. Take all wrong thinking captive and purposefully being mindful of the demise it can cause in your life. This time is important and should not be neglected since His word is the "wellspring of life".
2. Trust in God and He will help you. Read His Word and be sure to apply it to your life. Turn away from sin you have allowed in your life and instead do the Lord's work and serve Him. Ask Him to help you to change your life around.
3. What is in your heart comes out of the mouth., so be sure to check it. If you have struggles with your tongue, anger, and yelling the bible "says that out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks", this is definitely a heart issue.
4. Take a close look at your life. Where have you allowed disorder and idleness to come in? A little here and a little there can sometimes lead up to more than you had imagined. Shut that open door of wasted time in your life so that you can regroup and reprioritize. Remember what we have shared here in the past? God first, husband second, children third, and home last. If there is time for more, make sure you are tending to these important things first!
5. Gain a renewed vision for the home. Sometimes I have to take a step back to gain perspective about what really matters. I can quickly lose sight of what I cherish the most as the days go rushing by and I am not focused on keeping a gentle and quiet spirit about me. I don't want to join the rat race but I want to make my home a sanctuary set apart from this world. I can only do this if I am focused on those things and not constantly pulled and drawn away from it. I need to control my time so I can use it for His eternal purposes.
(If you are interested in building up a strong Christian home for yourself and your family, I highly recommend our helpful book, How to Build a Strong Christian Home. )
Remember ladies, we need to realize there are no perfect "formulas" that will fit every situation, but I am grateful that we have a God that speaks to all of our issues and is always there for us.
What things do you need to put in order in your life?
I am so grateful for the grace we have in our Savior, who takes us as we are--broken, sinful, messy, yet we are His. We do not have to work our way to Him in anyway since His Son paid the price for us.
And yet on that same hand we want our lives to reflect order and peace (1 Corinthians 14:33) to reflect Him in our lives.
So here are a few quick tips to help you get your life back in order:
1. Read your Bible and pray. Meditate on God's word and replace it with faulty or wrong thinking. Take all wrong thinking captive and purposefully being mindful of the demise it can cause in your life. This time is important and should not be neglected since His word is the "wellspring of life".
2. Trust in God and He will help you. Read His Word and be sure to apply it to your life. Turn away from sin you have allowed in your life and instead do the Lord's work and serve Him. Ask Him to help you to change your life around.
3. What is in your heart comes out of the mouth., so be sure to check it. If you have struggles with your tongue, anger, and yelling the bible "says that out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks", this is definitely a heart issue.
4. Take a close look at your life. Where have you allowed disorder and idleness to come in? A little here and a little there can sometimes lead up to more than you had imagined. Shut that open door of wasted time in your life so that you can regroup and reprioritize. Remember what we have shared here in the past? God first, husband second, children third, and home last. If there is time for more, make sure you are tending to these important things first!
5. Gain a renewed vision for the home. Sometimes I have to take a step back to gain perspective about what really matters. I can quickly lose sight of what I cherish the most as the days go rushing by and I am not focused on keeping a gentle and quiet spirit about me. I don't want to join the rat race but I want to make my home a sanctuary set apart from this world. I can only do this if I am focused on those things and not constantly pulled and drawn away from it. I need to control my time so I can use it for His eternal purposes.
(If you are interested in building up a strong Christian home for yourself and your family, I highly recommend our helpful book, How to Build a Strong Christian Home. )
Remember ladies, we need to realize there are no perfect "formulas" that will fit every situation, but I am grateful that we have a God that speaks to all of our issues and is always there for us.
What things do you need to put in order in your life?
15 comments:
Thank you for these encouraging words. Very timely (and timeless) post.
I am currently in the process of trying to get
my home back in order and re focused on GOD...need all the encouragement I can get...Thank you ♡
Thank you so much for highlighting my book! :) I can't wait to dig into all of these awesome resources :)
Encouraging post. Thank you!
Thank you for this post! I do well for a few weeks keep slipping back.
I use to be a stay at home mom. Now I work full-time and have four children. Order in my home has a whole different meaning now. I don't like chaos by any means but I had to learn to lighten up and let go of a whole lot.
Thank you
Absolutely love this! Thanks so much for sharing your wisdom. :)
Thank you! I really needed this! God Bless you:)
thanks for sharing. God bless!
A lovely post and wonderful reminder to focus on the right things. Thank you :)
Dear Shirley Ann,
God is good - thanks for stopping by!
This doesn't have much to do with the topic but i need prayer. As we continue to grive the loss of my one and only son Matthew and up coming one year anniversary 9/19/2021 one day after my birthday, its hard to move forward. Our family is broken and we don't know how to be there for each other without judgment and grace. Everyone has changed in one way or another. Lord help us.🙏🙏🙏
Dear Maria,
I am so sorry for your loss of Matthew. May the Lord comfort you and your family at this very difficult time. "The Lord is close to the broken hearted, and saves those who are crushed in spirit." Psalm 34:18. "He heals the broken hearted and binds up their wounds." Psalm 147:3. Our family is praying for you and your family. Remember to keep your eyes fixed on Him always, He is our steadfast Rock. Maria, if you ever need to talk or need prayer I am here for you- just message me!
Dear Maria,
I am so sorry for your loss of Matthew. May the Lord comfort you and your family at this very difficult time. "The Lord is close to the broken hearted, and saves those who are crushed in spirit." Psalm 34:18. "He heals the broken hearted and binds up their wounds." Psalm 147:3. Our family is praying for you and your family. Remember to keep your eyes fixed on Him always, He is our steadfast Rock. Maria, if you ever need to talk or need prayer I am here for you- just message me!
Post a Comment