I have heard many women complain about cooking - cleaning - husbands who don't appreciate - no one helping in their homes - too much work - not enough time OK I have been one of those women. I love books by Don Aslett, Emilie Barnes etc - You know the ones how to organize - use time better - clean faster. They Motivate me... hmmm motivate Well a quick search says motivate isn't in the Bible Or in Webster's 1812 dictionary ot Webster's 1913 dictionary.
Will - Deciding in our hearts - Inspired by God - ahhh those are words the Bible uses. Have I once again settled for worldly cheap imitations?
Webster's 1812
1. To determine; to decide in the mind that something shall be done or forborne; implying power to carry the purpose into effect
Power to carry the purpose - Purpose there is a word that is in the Bible - Here is Webster's 1812 difinition
That which a person sets before himself as an object to be reached or accomplished; the end or aim to which the view is directed in any plan, measure or exertion. We believe the Supreme Being created intelligent beings for some benevolent and glorious purpose, and if so, how glorious and benevolent must be his purpose in the plan of redemption! The ambition of men is generally directed to one of two purposes, or to both; the acquisition of wealth or of power.
The Bible says Every purpose is established by counsel - so let's consider my reading as seeking counselors. I am on the right track - What derails me is that it merely motivates - I set a goal (sometimes unattainable) and come up empty. I might even meet the goal and come out on the other side PROUD of MYSELF and then ready for the next goal (almost like an addict),
What is God asking me for - my mind? No~ My heart! - Why cook, clean, teach? Because of Love - I love my husband and children. I love the Lord - Because I am blessed to have my dear family. Ladies it is tough to look in my heart and see selfishness, laziness, whining etc. I purpose to ask God for Power to be able to do His will. I know He can change my heart.
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