If you are new here and have stumbled upon this new blog of mine, you may be wondering why “Spirit-Filled Homemaking”? Or what is “Spirit-Filled Homemaking”? I want to take some time to give a little explanation and background for the name of this blog.
It actually was through many conversations with my sister and my personal study of God’s word that I began to realize God was impressing upon me the power of His Holy Spirit. I began to see that the Holy Spirit is meant to be a part of all we do. For some reason, I had this way of thinking that the Holy Spirit was only something we pulled out when we needed it to do big things for God. But in reality, God’s Holy Spirit is with us always in all that we do. That means that when we are doing even those mundane, boring, not-so-fun chores at home, the Holy Spirit is with us. If the Holy Spirit is with us in the home, then this should transform the way we view homemaking. It sure has been transforming the way I view homemaking.
So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
1 Corinthians 10:31
Being a homemaker is a beautiful calling given to us by God (It’s a calling I’m so excited to be stepping into!). This means that the role of taking care of our homes can be an act of worship that we can do for God.
But, if you’re like me, you might realize that a lot of the jobs around the house seem mundane and boring. It can be all too easy to lose sight of God when the chores begin to pile up. I may be new to homemaking, but I’ve already had my share of days where the struggles become real. I begin listening to the world telling me that “homemaking will never be as important as _____” , “The home should be on the backburner while the real career is being pursued”.
When these thoughts begin creeping in, this is when I need a mindset change. I need to remind myself of the power of God’s Holy Spirit and how the Spirit is in me everyday and working through me, even in the little ways. And when we allow the Spirit to infiltrate our homes and the way we take care of our homes, then God can do mighty things through us.
Only when Homemaking is “Spirit-filled” can it then become a ministry.
This is why I have named this blog “Spirit-Filled Homemaking”. As I learn each day how to take care of the home, I want to also learn how to let the Holy Spirit in.
Each day is a new opportunity to honor God in the way we take care of our home. Homemaking is a way for us to show the world who Christ is and what He has done for our lives!
Spirit-Filled Homemaking 