Comments for Gospel Homemaking

Comment on Avoiding Crazy by Mindy

Mindy — Thu, 17 May 2012 20:06:42 +0000

I just found your blog and LOVE it!! Ive been browsing your archives for about 30 minutes.. off to pick up my kiddos, i shared your page on my Pretty in Paint facebook wall!

take care,
Mindy

Comment on It’s Magic by Rebecca in Colorado

Rebecca in Colorado — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 20:13:48 +0000

I found you via Kristen’s new That Works For Me e-book…(I’m tip #137!)

I, too, have been singing the praises of Magic Eraser since I discovered it recently. And like you, I forget about it! I think I need to get one out right now and give it to my son so he can clean up his shower floor.

Comment on where I am…. by Ma

Ma — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 21:28:20 +0000

Thank you so much for your encouragement.:)

Comment on where I am…. by Gospel Homemaking

Gospel Homemaking — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 19:43:44 +0000

Adding another kiddo to love and to care for can certainly do a number on our schedules and routines! It might seem impossible to have totally structured days right now, but maybe you can add in some routines that will fit the season of life you’re in. Start by taking time with the Lord each morning. Even if it’s just a verse jotted down on an index card to read while you’re making breakfast, let His Word wash over your day. Pray to Him while you’re changing diapers or building blocks. Lean on Him.

Then, try jotting down a very basic morning routine to accomplish (limit it to three or four things). If I had to pick four things, I would (1) shower and dress, (2) make the bed, (3) clean up breakfast dishes, (4) start a load of laundry. Those things might take me most of the day, but at least I would feel a little better when they were finally done. If you are able to get your morning tasks done by afternoon nap time, add a simple afternoon routine, such as (1) clean up lunch dishes, (2) switch laundry to the dryer, (3) start making dinner. Start small! A little bit of change and improvement adds up over time.

Remember that God has placed you where you are because He loves you. He has blessed you with children to care for because He loves you. Love and enjoy your kids. Love and enjoy your husband. Draw near to God while you are going through these tough times. “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” (Lamentations 3:22-23)

Comment on where I am…. by Ma

Ma — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 15:26:25 +0000

This is so on point.I am feeling overwhelmed right about now and i must admit i do want things to be easy and contentment is the issue.I have two kids and i don’t have no routine so there is no aim or direction.I used to be very structured but when i had my 2nd child i wasn’t able to maintain my structured and predictable ways.

Comment on where I am…. by Lisa

Lisa — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 02:37:43 +0000

Yes, I’ve been in that place, too, and it is almost always a heart issue. Praise God He is the master heart doctor and does a work on us when we are willing for a check up. Keep turning to Him. It is totally worth it!

Comment on where I am…. by Rachael

Rachael — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 20:32:17 +0000

Thank you for this reminder. I think as a wife and mom it is easy to get overwhelmed at times. It is also easy to forget that we are all here for God’s greater glory. Through Christ we are able to do all we need. All we need to do is trust.

Comment on where I am…. by Shawna H

Shawna H — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:43:18 +0000

Thank you so much for being real and saying out loud what many of us feel inside. You encouraged me today. I too have been meditating much on the passage you mentioned in 1 Cor. May you be a blessing to your family this day as you serve them and more importantly our Saviour.

Comment on where I am…. by Beth

Beth — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 13:39:10 +0000

You just described my weekend. Rest assured, you are not the only one who feels this way, far from it. I work full time (out of necessity) and have two teenage boys. I’ve been married to a wonderful man for 20 years. I constantly feel like I fail them all the time. I am grateful for my job, but it is very people oriented and I tend to give “myself” to every situation. By the time I get home, you guessed it, there’s not much left of me. I’m spent. My house is a mess, I am easily overwhelmed. When I get caught up in the problems of my job (house), there is no reward. But when I remember my God, everything makes sense. Although what I do has importance in this world, it really doesn’t matter much to God. What matters to God is that I have a relationship with Him, period. That is when my “self importance” washes away, I realize I can only do my best, and life becomes simple again. My house may be a mess, but I have two awesome, straight A, polite, loving teenage boys. I may be overwhelmed, but I have a husband who stays by my side through it all. God is so good and I am so blessed. My biggest struggle is to remember this on a daily basis. Thank you so much for what you said, it is so helpful when people bare all and you know that you are not alone.

Comment on where I am…. by Jen N

Jen N — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 20:26:11 +0000

Thank you! I agree with the point that my words would agree but my actions and attitudes tell a different story. Oh how I thank God for Sundays! Great preaching to keep me on the “straight path”…and thank you for the encouragement today