The Homestead Way of Life

Dwelling in Midian

     A friend called me because she was concerned that I was becoming somewhat of a “hermit”, as she put it.  At first I was taken aback by her blunt remark.  She wasn’t joking.  Now, I am the last person on earth who wants to argue with anyone about anything – I get a knot in my stomach!  I amazed myself, though, my quickly replying, “Yes, this is my Midian.  The Lord has brought me to this place.”

     And, no sooner were those words out of my mouth that I had that “deep in the spirit” sense of knowing that it was the truth – the glorious, life-giving, soul-nourishing truth.  My place was at home.  It was by the design of God that I should give of myself to my family and my homestead.  This is the way it should be and would be until my children were older.   As I started to look upon my days as a “sojourn in Midian”, I began to have an entirely different attitude toward everything.

From the July/August 2006 issue of the New Harvest Homestead newsletter.  Don't miss this issue!  Some of the topics include recipes for unusual and delectable jams, jellies, marmalades and homemade pectin, tips to turn your washin' day into a joy, mid-summer planting and garage sale wisdom!

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Lisa

I know how you feel

06:14, 2006-Jul-15 .. Posted by melissa

I'd rather be at home than anywhere else. I also understand what you mean about the Lord being with you. There are times during the day when I'll wish I had someone to talk to about whatever I'm dealing with. Then I have a "duh" moment and realize God's right there waiting for me. We are so blessed.
Melissa

Amen!!

10:06, 2006-Jul-19 .. Posted by Nonni

You have *no* idea how close to home you hit me with that one!