Let's strive to keep the right spirit in anything we do
Let's not get haughty about our role, but let's learn in love, grace and truth
Let's strive to show others kindness, even if they disagree with us in some area
The spirit behind the "whys" of what we do is so important!
I believe in women being a "keeper at home", just like the Bible commands in Titus 2:5.
However, I have noticed a trend in many of the stay at home mom communities and groups, even supposed Christian groups.
This trend is one of contention, criticism, and harshness.
None of us have arrived. None of us are perfect.
As moms and keepers at home, we can all help each other out.
I have raised three kids so far, (five left!) and I have been a mom for 22 years, but I constantly learn new tips from other younger moms.
Beware of the women who tell you that you shouldn't learn wisdom from those older than you, and elevate themselves above any other woman when it comes to teaching these things mentioned. ๐
Also, it's been pretty funny to me when I see people try to explain away these verses.
Obviously every situation will be different, and when sin enters the picture, it won't be this cut and dry.
But overall, if you make Jesus the center of your home, and accept your husband as he is, loving him fiercely, you will have an oasis of peace, love, and comfort at home.
The earthly relationship of a husband and wife is the most important one that you will ever enter into.
When you and your husband have a good relationship, all other areas of life flourish.
Your home will be a happy, peaceful place.
Your children will feel secure.
When a wife treats her husband with scorn, disdain, and contempt, he feels this, too.
I have found that most men are easy to please.
Keep his belly full, meet his physical needs, be his companion, partner, and friend, and be pleasant, and you will be the light of his world.
As a mom, my main goal is to love the Lord so much that it will instill a love for him in them, as well.
My goal is to have a happy home.
It is to give them security by loving their dad fiercely.
It is that they know how much I love them.
At the end of the day, it's enough.
Who cares if earthly ministries struggle.
Who cares if friends turn against me.
Who cares about the lies and slander that are said about me.
What do my kids think of me?
Reject the mindset that says you will always be overworked, exhausted, and stressed out.
Take a breath, look at your kids, and thank God for the blessing of being their mom.
Look at your husband and appreciate the man that he is.
Even in the hard, there is joy.
Motherhood is one of the hardest things that you will ever do.
However, it's also one of the most rewarding.
Hard things in life reap the biggest rewards.
Even in the hard, there is joy.
Hugs, cuddles, kisses.
A toddler's laughter.
A cup of coffee during nap time.
A clean kitchen at the end of a long day.
Fed tummies, bathed and in jammies, end of day prayers.
Sweet bedtime songs and blissful slumber.