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Jan. 28, 2008
Getting a home in order....
Lately I have been convicted about getting our home in 'better' order...in several different ways. While we regularly sweep the floors, wash the dishes, clean the bathrooms and do the laundry, I have not been going through the clothes closets and drawers to 'recycle' the clothing too small or 'not fit to wear anymore.'  Then there are the toy bins...while I wasn't looking our children have been growing up quickly.  The toys that just a few short years ago were their favorites now are idle. So, we began by hauling out the bins and sorting through...which ones were to go to another home (either the trashcan or goodwill or someone we know) and which ones were to stay...for children who come to visit and future children or grandchildren. It feels very good to get this job 'under my belt.' But, then it came to me...that every day I have been praying that God would bring our home into Godly order. In my mind and heart I have been seeking to walk "in agreement" with God and Bobby. Let me go back...my old definition for 'submission' was..."duck, so God can get him!" It seemed funny and maybe appropriate at the time, but the LORD has shown me that HE is not amused by this definition...and really, it didn't work well at all. So, for the last few years my 'new' definition of submission has been: "to come into agreement with". It works Oh so much better and is more in line with what I read in the Bible. I also pray daily that God will bring my husband into agreement with HIMSELF. This has brought more order and peace to our home than just about anything else that I have done. Now, the neat part is...when I began praying this...my little 'pea' brain was thinking in the spiritual realm...but God has expanded it to include ALL of the realms!!! Isn't that just like HIM?!? What an awesome God! When I walk in agreement with Bobby, I don't have to worry about what anyone else thinks or does...because I am exactly where I need to be...which in turn brings great joy. It takes time and practice, but it brings great fruit. So, now I think I am up to beginning on the clothing...I think!?!  In other 'news' it was 20 degrees this morning! (It was in the low 50's yesterday). I dug out Uncommon Courtesy by the Gregg Harris family. They also did The 21 Rules of This House and Rules For Young Friends which we have used since our children were young. I realized, the other day that I had not taught our younger set of children as rigorously as I had the older set in certain courtesies. So, while I was in the clean out mode I went looking for the rules of courtesy we had used with the older ones. We are still milking twice a day and making yogurt and kefir daily...but I am itching to make cheese...maybe this week! We are getting closer to getting my cinder block garden in place (http://cinderblockgardens.com/). To really understand what we are doing you have to have a little background on my husband...and myself. I am usually the VERY detailed one and he is usually the GENERAL one. But, on this issue, HE wanted split-face block (think the block Walmarts use), I didn't care. HE wanted it TOTALLY level...(think laser level, tractor with scraper attachment, and children with shovels), I didn't care. But, I wanted to walk in agreement...so, He is orchestrating the building of it...and I get to use it.  Well, it is way past my cut-off time. Before I close, please remember to pray for the Estes family. They are continuing to gratefully walk in the valley. Also, remember Doug and his wife Ellen. Thank you!
Grace and Peace,
Ruth |
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Hmmm... I think I may have tried that definition a few times myself. Thanks for reminding me of the real meaning. :-)