home centered life - 05:13, Thursday, May 17, 2007

What does that mean? I have prayed for a long time that God would guide me into the direction for the changes that I will be facing in the coming future. Im to the point were our sons are moving on and out on their own.  I figured it would be a time for me to get ready to go into the work force. That thought never did appeal to me. Then it was the thought that I can finally do all those things that I have had to put aside all these years.  When I thought about all those things, it didn't sit right in my heart either. So i prayed that God would show me what it was that I was needing to do. 

 I always loved the country and the simple ways of life. I believe that I was born too late. Instead of the year 1963 It should have been 1936. Cooking, canning, hanging clothes on a line to feel the sun on your face. Planting your own food. Those are the things that I have longed for in my heart. I knew that if I was away from home that  couldn't all get done.  All winter I have prayed and seeked God in what He needed me to do to bring His glory to others. Slowly but surely His will was revealed. One time by a pot of talking dumpling, another with talking kolaches. I will post about those times later. I figured if God could use a talking donkey to get his will across. Then He can use food to get my attention also.

 So my minstry is here. Through being at home. By the simple things that will keep me steadfast in everyday chores.  I believe that I'm on the right path. How else could I explain the joy and contentment that I have had since I have obeyed His calling? The last few weeks, I have had joy in digging through an old house to get an iron bed. I spent hours in an old barn and shed looking for containers to plant my first little garden. Even on a jouney to the cemetary to find more containers. Hanging out the laundry in the morning only to have to run and save them from the rain 2 hours later!  I see and smell things that I have never took the time before to pay attention to. The smell of fresh dirt, there are doves around here somewhere, I hear them every morning while walking around the backyard. So far it  has been hard work, im tired beyond words at the end of the day. Yet im praising God for all the blessing of that day. I awake and thank Him for allowing me another day here. To serve my family and everyone that enters this home.   If your home all day or work. You still work for the Lord. Seek Him first, your blessing will be abundant. Just like His word says it will.