“We must aggressively subdue and not passively loiter….. Basking in the satisfaction of a job well done, restfully praising the Lord for the work He’s enabled our hands to do. The completed projects act as gratifying and comfortable footstools for our feet. We are able to say….. “That week of work was good, very good.” (Genesis 1:31) –Womanly Dominion
Whilst cleaning rooms yesterday, I was thinking about the importance of doing every chore, task, and duty with great dignity, strength and neatness… Cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms ironing shirts, drying dishes and folding clothes should not be tasks we are trying to get done quickly, sloppily or in a rush. Rather think of each chore with delight… think of yourself as a CEO of your home, the President in residence of homemaking. Create a presence of warmth, tidyness and cleanliness in your home, so… that others will feel welcome and calmed when they enter your living quarters....
Read more {of my post} over at~ Raising Homemakers
4 comments:
This is how I've finally learned and accepted housework. And when I do find myself starting to complain about something that I'm cleaning or folding, I stop and start thanking the Lord that I have the best job ever! Great post and beautiful picture!
Oh thank you so much for this reminder! I needed it right this very minute!
Blessings!
Thank you SO much for this post, sweet girl! Absolutely lovely.
Blessings,
--Johanna
www.theoldfashionedgirl.com
I read your post two days ago, and that quote by the author of Womanly Dominion has been ringing over and again in my mind. Thank you for sharing that.
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