The Hidden Art of Homemaking
Growing up, Saturday morning always meant work around the house. My mom would make a big breakfast, usually pancakes and then everybody would get busy with things for the day.
I have tried to keep this going in our family, although the 'big breakfast' has been lacking lately.
I was busily going about my housework this morning, with the worship music loud(Brian Doerksen) to accompany me, and I was reminded of this book that I just finished this week:
I have tried to keep this going in our family, although the 'big breakfast' has been lacking lately.
I was busily going about my housework this morning, with the worship music loud(Brian Doerksen) to accompany me, and I was reminded of this book that I just finished this week:
Sorry about the microscopic graphic, but if you don't recognize the cover, it is The Hidden Art of Homemaking by Edith Schaeffer.
I really appreciated what the author had to say in this book!
She explained everything in such a way, that it was almost freeing!
Homemaking is so much more than just keeping the house tidy.
I truly believe that God has put in the heart of every woman, the ability to take a house and make it a home.
When I was a newly married housewife, we did not have much, but I put great energy into making our little place homey.
I remember having a strong desire given to me by God, to 'set up house'.
Now that we've been blessed with our own house, indeed, that desire is still there.
What this book helped me realize is that it's OK to be creative, because we were made that way, and to use our talents in our home, because that is a ministry!
We should our God given talents, in our homes, with our family, to create an atmosphere of hospitality, warmth and welcome.
Copper Pots
I have been in beautifully decorated homes and come home to my own feeling rather unsatisfied. I know that is wrong, and that's another post.
But what's the point of having a lovely home if it's just for show?
I also realized that being creative doesn't just stop at making ones home cozy and warm. The whole atmosphere and environment that we create in how we act, dress, make meals is so important to our families.
I must confess that my meals have been lacking in both creativity and planning, especially since the birth of our 5th baby.
And I have not done much baking lately either, but these are things I want to change, for the betterment of my family and in obedience to my God-given desire. I want my home atmosphere to reflect Him.
Girl Sewing in an Interior
as for the Lord rather than for men.
Colossians 3:23
