Joyfully at home in 2010

Home Girl

I think we all come to that point at one time or another in our "stay-at-home" journey.
When we first decided to shift our focus, to turn our hearts towards home, we were enthusiastic and vibrant, purposeful and driven, meticulous and focused. We had a grasp on the bigger picture: a vision for the home as a hub of ministry and discipleship, as a training ground for life ahead, as a place where we can bless those nearest and dearest to us, and, in turn, turn that blessing outward, towards others in our church and in our community.
But maybe you're a little like me. You always start out on a new journey with delight and determination. But then something derails your passion.


I was going through all the blogs that I regularly frequent, and I found this blog post so encouraging for the New Year that I had to re-post it. This could describe me to perfection. I have chosen to remain at home, and it has been long past the rosy glasses stage where I sing songs of praise to be cleaning a toilets and would rather lose some sleep to help my mother by washing the dishes at night.
The truth is I have been slack in my responsibilities at home recently, I haven't delighted in being at home for a while. I have turned inward and look to how I can use this time at home better myself, to accomplish things for myself. I have been selfish.
One of my prayers in this coming year is that will change, that the Lord will change my heart and than my actions. As Jasmine says to strive to be joyfully at home.