Construction or Demolition?

From 6/8/11:

"A wise woman builds her home, but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands."

- Proverbs 14:1

** Do you tear down or build up?

"Short-tempered people do foolish things, and schemers are hated."

- Proverbs 14:17

"Good people leave an inheritance to their grandchildren."

- Proverbs 13:22

** No better inheritance could one leave than a life lived in the service of and with a love of the Lord.

From 6/9/11:

"But He giveth more grace. Wherefore He saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble."

- James 4:6

"Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips."

- Proverbs 27:2

** In the movie, "Straight Talk", one of Dolly Parton's little catch phrases is: "Sometimes you've gotta toot your own horn." I guess that's more of a worldly thought than one from Jesus. (I still loved that movie and all her little quips with her Southern drawl.)

As a stay at home mom I know how easy it is to get bogged down by task after task of caring for our families and our homes. I think it can be a thankless job. My children rarely appreciate a meal I put on the table (and I promise that is more about them than my cooking). My husband is pretty good about thanking me for clean underwear and meals and taking care of the kids.

I think we should encourage each other too. If you've got a friend who stays home and makes her life's work her family and home, let 'em know that you feel them ... you know the value of what they do. Urge them on!

I've come to realize lately that committing these redundant tasks to the Lord seems to make the load lighter and the path a bit easier. When I don't really wanna delve in, I lift up my eyes to Him, offer a breath of prayer, and somehow, He eases what is burdening me.

Father, as I breathe out a prayer, You breathe into me peace. Help me make it all for You.

Blessings Y'all!

P.S. On a totally off topic note, another of Dolly Parton's phrases that I love:

"You gotta tinkle or get off the potty."

I'll leave you to do with that one what you will. LOLOL