Nov. 9, 2009 - ~Here I go speaking my mind again!
This morning I woke up, stumbled into the kitchen and began preparing the morning coffee. It was 5:30. Then I focused my attention on what to serve hubby for breakfast..... The chickens gave us two fresh eggs, so I grilled up some toast and scrambled the eggs for hubby. And during the dutiful event my mind was processing....processing.
The first round of thoughts began by way of a verse:
"She gets up while it is still dark; she provides food for her family...." That was a comforting thought considering what was taking place in my kitchen.
After that the thoughts continued on..... comparing recent events and happenings with scripture and God's view of things. "If a man does not work, he does not eat..." was another. And I thought of how easily we become dependent on people, our sights off the Lord, and become slaves....
"Do you not know that when you present yourselves to someone as slaves for obedience, you are slaves of the one whom you obey, either of sin resulting in death, or of obedience resulting in righteousness?"
So here's the deal. The 'guvment' don't take care of me and mine. Reason being, I'm not looking to 'the man' for provision. I'm looking to God and the way I see it he's doing a mighty fine job. Gary and I have seen some hard times. We've been there done that. We made lots of mistakes and LEARNED from them. Our parents never instilled in us the ethic of take what you can. My mother worked HARD. She was a single mother that supported me on her own and NEVER took a government handout to help. I was not blessed with free medical or dental, but then again I was never cursed blessed with a mentality that would handicap me for the rest of my life.
Things were different in days gone by. Families took care of each other. Grandparents lived debt free, instilled the same values into their children, and everyone lived well by obeying the rules of the Bible. Granny would have 10 or 12 children to help take care of her and even in her old age lived in peace and safety. Things were different before we looked to 'the man' to take care of us and I believe the start of that downward spiral took place during the great depression.
So this morning I will head to the kitchen and continue on...... I have grain that needs to be ground today. We'll have fresh baked bread for lunch. Soon, I'll head out to the garden and harvest some lettuce, peppers, and a radish or two. That will make a mighty-fine organic salad. I was able to dust the shelves in the living room this past weekend and today will organize the troops to dust the dining room. There's laundry to wash, dry, and fold, and I have to mix up some homemade laundry detergent. There's work to be done and I'm not going to sit on my rear complaining, hoping the guardian angel of complacency will show up and grant a wish.
I'm geared up, as you can tell, so our biblicl knowledge will include truths about laziness and wisdom. The children will love it! They love when Momma gets fired up and teaches them truth. I'll speak loud and bold and strong, because that's what I do when I get fired up. Tell me my husband should be doing that and I'll tell you I am his help meet. He's out bringing home the bacon while I fry it up in a pan. God is good and we live life as a team. Jo will live life beside me, preparing at least half the food that is prepared and Bub will finish the huge amount of yard work he's been doing in between his filming adventures. The littles will dust and sweep and I will pray that they learn good work ethic and the wisdom of organization. There are improvements that have to be made in these areas and sometimes I am at a loss for what to do and how to do it. But there is one consolation...... we press on!
Philippians 3:14
I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Comments
Nov. 9, 2009 - good morning!
Posted by Anonymous
I read your post this morning and I have to say I gave a "good" giggle while reading... I applaud you and your thinking and agree with you very much! (I just wanted to shout, "Right on- sister!" Do take your stand as a help meet, husbands need good and blod wives to stand by their sides :)
I didn't watch Mr Beck's video because I am a little pressed for time- I follow your blog in my google reader and I saw that you had posted a new video made by your son a while back, but I hadn't been able to watch it yet so.... needing to pick just one to watch for now... and I scrolled down to see the video on 'fear'.
What a Remarkable job! You and your husband must be so pleased with your boy! truly He has talent and it is has blessed my soul this morning to see it used for the Lord's glory!
I understood the message loud and clear: night time, darkness, the wilderness, running...- but we through Christ can be FREE of fear- and with Him through trials (and everyday) we can 'rest' in a 'comfy bed' in the middle of it all. Thanks be to our Lord Jesus.
have a great day!
Deanna
PS-
previously you've visited me @ my blog: Little Pieces Along the way... but, I've transferred over to a new blog address, hope to see you there.
lavenderandpinkrosepetals.blogspot.com
Nov. 17, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by SweetSavages
That is one of the best posts ever! You sound like you have so much energy!! Can you email me some? = )
