Fabulous Weekend

This weekend was absolutely amazing! Not just the weather but everything about it. God blesses His people - it's true.

As I was sitting at work on Friday, I felt a stirring in my heart. I felt as if He was telling me to "get my house in order". Not like "get in order or else", but just take care of what I've been entrusted with. So I did just that. I listened.

On my way home, I was actually excited about the idea of cleaning my house. How weird?
I got home, I opened all the windows & got to work. Wow! I had a blast listening to music and getting my house in order. Little did I know the blessing that would come from simply being obedient.

When my boys came home a few hours later we were able to hang around and not have to worry about tiding up for our friends that were coming over later that evening.
On Saturday, we got up and headed out for a fabulous family day. It was glorious! I didn't have to think twice about doing laundry, dishes, cleaning - it was freeing. Sunday was much of the same. We played outside all morning, the weather was gorgeous, and went to church. Then a group of friends came over & what freedom came when I didn't have to freak out about if our house was presentable.

Sometimes I tend to feel righteous about having to keep my home in order. That's sounds so bizarre, but stay with me a moment. At times I feel as though it's not fair that I have to worry about keeping the home in order & my husband gets to have all the fun. He gets to be the fun one who plays ball in the yard while I'm scrubbing the toilets. Honestly I'm not sure he ever even thinks about the toilet, except when he's on it. :o) Like God punishes me by placing me in my role. How dare I? What a joy it is to know He trusts me enough to put such a weight on my shoulders. I don't have to be SuperMom (not sure I would look good in that outfit anyway) and I don't have to be like "so & so's wife", but I get to bless my family by keeping my house in order. My actions directly effect the mood in our home. When my husband is able to come home to a clean home it brings peace. Why wouldn't I want to make him feel that way everyday?

It's because I'm selfish. I want someone to do that for me. It's a heart issue. Once I get my heart right & realize God has placed me in the position of a homemaker (like it or not), peace comes. Of course I fight it with all that's in me - - because "it's not fair!" Oh man, let me just think about all the things that aren't fair. Truly, I don't deserve anything but God graciously gives me everything I have. He is faithful to provide as I humbly seek Him.

Wow!