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As a mom who typically "stays home" with my children, it can be down right difficult to find "fulfillment" some days. If I allow myself to look to many of the tasks I complete on a daily basis for fulfillment, I would simply NEVER feel content.
There is always dirty laundry ready to go into that clean and empty basket.
There is always a dirty dish SOMEWHERE.
There is always a face that needs to be washed, hands that need to be scrubbed, nails that need to be trimmed and feet that need to be soaked.
There is always a book left out, toys scattered about and clutter.
SO - how do I find true fulfillment? How do I measure "success" throughout my day? Truthfully, some days it is difficult! But here are some tried and true measures that I have found to work for me.
1) Ruminate on this verse - "Do everything heartily as if for the Lord and not for men" -Colossians 3:23
2) Accept that it will NEVER all be done
3) Bring your kids in along side of you to share some of the burden. Even toddlers can be helpful and taught to pick up toys, put dirty clothes in a basket and straighten a bed.
4) Realize your limits - SERIOUSLY still working on this one, but it is so true!
5) Remember the teaching of Jesus about Mary and Martha? It is more important to spend time at the feet of Jesus, learning and being with him, than it is to have an immaculate home. It is also more important to have happy, health kids and spend time with them!
6) Know that every single thing you do is an opportunity to teach your children a lesson. Folding laundry - pray over each person who will wear that clothing. Cooking a meal - find ways to be thankful for the food you have. Raking leaves - make a pile and jump in it! Teach yourself and your kids how to savor moments and ways that you can practically serve and honor God in every day tasks.
Are there days you struggle with this fulfillment concept? How have you found ways to feel value in what you do?
There is always a book left out, toys scattered about and clutter.
SO - how do I find true fulfillment? How do I measure "success" throughout my day? Truthfully, some days it is difficult! But here are some tried and true measures that I have found to work for me.
1) Ruminate on this verse - "Do everything heartily as if for the Lord and not for men" -Colossians 3:23
2) Accept that it will NEVER all be done
3) Bring your kids in along side of you to share some of the burden. Even toddlers can be helpful and taught to pick up toys, put dirty clothes in a basket and straighten a bed.
4) Realize your limits - SERIOUSLY still working on this one, but it is so true!
5) Remember the teaching of Jesus about Mary and Martha? It is more important to spend time at the feet of Jesus, learning and being with him, than it is to have an immaculate home. It is also more important to have happy, health kids and spend time with them!
6) Know that every single thing you do is an opportunity to teach your children a lesson. Folding laundry - pray over each person who will wear that clothing. Cooking a meal - find ways to be thankful for the food you have. Raking leaves - make a pile and jump in it! Teach yourself and your kids how to savor moments and ways that you can practically serve and honor God in every day tasks.
Are there days you struggle with this fulfillment concept? How have you found ways to feel value in what you do?
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