Well the Lord and I knocked down a couple of those little giants today. I wouldn't have been able to do it except for Him. So many times I wanted to sit down and "rest". But I remembered something I read here. http://www.cmomb.com/the-sin-of-sloth/.
James 4:17 - Anyone, then, who knows the good he ought to do and doesn't do it, sins.
I know the good I ought to do. And if I don't do it simply out of laziness or being overwhelmed then I am sinning.
I was also inspired by Claudia O. at http://teenytinycabin.blogspot.com/who commented on my blog entry. Thank you so much for your encouragement.
So with the Lord's help I knocked out all the laundry, and cleaned my own bedroom (I am forever griping at the kids to keep theirs clean, time to practice what I preach.) and I cleaned the bathroom. And He motivated me to fix dinner for tonight, since I'm going to fellowship night with some ladies from ABF class.
Maybe just maybe I can get the Living Room done before I leave.
Blessing to all of you from the One who gives us strength.
Off to slay more little giants.
2 comments:
I have to make a comment after reading "the sin of sloth" there is a major difference between being lazy & slothful and making time for yourself. I know that somedays I do things that I may consider "lazy" but in truth it is just a "downtime" for me. If I don't have daily "downtime" then I am no good to anyone.
Example: while in between loads of laundry folding I will sit on the couch with a book or mag until the next load is ready. I know I could be starting on another area of the house but I would rather sit for a spell.
We as women sometimes confuse the "downtime" as being lazy and that is not fair nor is it healthy. Men have "downtimes" sometimes more then once a day, I recognize their "downtime" as hiding out in the bathroom "reading" for an hour.
I just had to get this off my chest
My dear of all people you do NOT have a tendency toward sloth. However, for those of us who do have this tendency sitting down between loads of laundry turns into a 2 or 3 hour "break". You Miss Fer are a powerhouse, and I wish I could be as productive as you are.
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