Welcome to Day 15 in our 31 Day series on A Mom’s Guide to Getting it All Done. In case you missed yesterday’s post you may want to go and read it first. Or just jump in right here with us today.
So what does it mean to “Get it all Done” anyway? What would your definition be?
For me it meant that my home was in order, I was on time to pay bills, make appointments and I was being productive creatively and with what I felt called to do. Oh, and that I was an awesome mom and wife.
My perspective is shifting though. When I think about it and what we really want I don’t think it’s just those things. I think the real things we are after are peace and joy. If we have peace and joy, even while we are in process, our lives are more meaningful and fruitful. Today let’s talk about peace.
We wrestle with our schedules, our lists and our to do’s all because we want peace in our hearts and in our homes. We don’t want to feel a nagging sense of the undone. We want our lives to be wrapped up in pretty little bows that make us happy.
I’ve begun to fight for peace both in my life and in my home. Peace is evidence of The Prince of Peace being Lord of your life. It’s fruit of the Holy Spirit and evident when He is in control. I’ve been asking Him to show me if there are any open doors to the enemy in our lives or home that would allow him to rob us of our peace.
Peace in my home is becoming so very precious to me. So precious that I am making conscious decisions to keep the peace. That means if we are having a crazy morning and someone is not doing what they need to do I would rather keep the peace and address the issue later, at a time of non-conflict. I am attempting to let my heart rest in peace instead of letting circumstances steal it away.
Unity brings peace. I had to ask myself the question of whether I was fighting for peace and unity in my marriage or if I was just fighting my husband. I want to fight for unity and the peace that comes with it. This doesn’t mean always agreeing or not having boundaries (with your husband or with your kids) but rather submitting and serving for the sake of peace. It requires checking yourself and your intentions.
How valuable would peace be in your life right now? Are there any areas where you feel you need to fight for peace? In your attempts to “get it all done” make peace a priority this week and pay attention to how it affects everything else.
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