Above Rubies Daily Encouragement Blogs
Through the weekly and daily devotionals you can be constantly encouraged in your great role of parenting, the highest career in the nation. You can also stay updated on what's happening with the Above Rubies ministry.
HOW ARE YOU MOTHERING TODAY?
I wrote about serving the Lord in motherhood. How does God want us to do this? The Bible tells us exactly.
Joyfully! (Deuteronomy 28:47). Wipe off the frown. Put a smile on your face. Don't worry about whether you feel like it or not. Smile and your attitude will change.
Without being sidetracked! (Nehemiah 6:3).
Humbly! (Matthew 20:26-28).
Faithfully! (Matthew 25:21, 23).
Without expecting anything in return! (Luke 7:7-10).
Relying on God! (John 14:4-5; Philippians 4:13).
Willingly! (Proverbs 31:13). No more excuses!
With all our might! (Ecclesiastes 9:10).
With zeal! (John 2:17). Forget moping around the house. Forget apathy. You are involved in the greatest career in the nation. You are influencing this nation and generations to come. Do it with zeal.
Not giving up! (Acts 20:24; 2 Timothy 4:7).
Fervently! (Romans 12:11).
Aboundingly! (1 Corinthians 15:58). To "abound" in the work of the Lord is the Greek word, "perisseuo" and actually means "to be excessive, over the top, more than is necessary, enough and to spare." Are you just doing what you have to do to get through the day? Or, are you mothering "over the top"? What a fun way to live! What a great way to serve the Lord as you mother each day. When you change a diaper, laugh and smile at your baby. When you are doing mundane tasks, do them with exuberance. When you are preparing a meal, make it a beautiful meal to bless your family.
For the glory of God! (1 Corinthians 10:31).
Lovingly! (Galatians 5:13).
Without Seeking Recognition! (Ephesians 6:6).
Without Grumbling! (Philippians 2:14-15).
Heartily! (Colossians 3:23). The word "heartily" actually means "soul" (psuche). That means we are to not only do our mothering tasks physically, just because we have to do them, but to put our whole heart and soul into them.
In the name of the Lord Jesus! (Colossians 3:17). As we do each task in the name of Jesus, it becomes a sacred task.
With thankfulness! (Colossians 3:17). No more groaning and complaining. We thank and praise the Lord instead.
As to the Lord, and not unto men! (Colossians 3:23). Every big or little task, we do it unto the Lord. Doesn't this attitude change everything?
In the fear of the Lord! (Hebrews 12:28b; Psalm 2:11).
What attitude spoke to you today?
Love from Nancy
Joyfully! (Deuteronomy 28:47). Wipe off the frown. Put a smile on your face. Don't worry about whether you feel like it or not. Smile and your attitude will change.
Without being sidetracked! (Nehemiah 6:3).
Humbly! (Matthew 20:26-28).
Faithfully! (Matthew 25:21, 23).
Without expecting anything in return! (Luke 7:7-10).
Relying on God! (John 14:4-5; Philippians 4:13).
Willingly! (Proverbs 31:13). No more excuses!
With all our might! (Ecclesiastes 9:10).
With zeal! (John 2:17). Forget moping around the house. Forget apathy. You are involved in the greatest career in the nation. You are influencing this nation and generations to come. Do it with zeal.
Not giving up! (Acts 20:24; 2 Timothy 4:7).
Fervently! (Romans 12:11).
Aboundingly! (1 Corinthians 15:58). To "abound" in the work of the Lord is the Greek word, "perisseuo" and actually means "to be excessive, over the top, more than is necessary, enough and to spare." Are you just doing what you have to do to get through the day? Or, are you mothering "over the top"? What a fun way to live! What a great way to serve the Lord as you mother each day. When you change a diaper, laugh and smile at your baby. When you are doing mundane tasks, do them with exuberance. When you are preparing a meal, make it a beautiful meal to bless your family.
For the glory of God! (1 Corinthians 10:31).
Lovingly! (Galatians 5:13).
Without Seeking Recognition! (Ephesians 6:6).
Without Grumbling! (Philippians 2:14-15).
Heartily! (Colossians 3:23). The word "heartily" actually means "soul" (psuche). That means we are to not only do our mothering tasks physically, just because we have to do them, but to put our whole heart and soul into them.
In the name of the Lord Jesus! (Colossians 3:17). As we do each task in the name of Jesus, it becomes a sacred task.
With thankfulness! (Colossians 3:17). No more groaning and complaining. We thank and praise the Lord instead.
As to the Lord, and not unto men! (Colossians 3:23). Every big or little task, we do it unto the Lord. Doesn't this attitude change everything?
In the fear of the Lord! (Hebrews 12:28b; Psalm 2:11).
What attitude spoke to you today?
Love from Nancy
