As a wife and potential mother in the future, it was important for me this week to focus on my role, where my ministry is, where it should be, and how this might change in the future.
{Week 7 Challenge}: Pray that God lays on our hearts people we can minister too. Then think of some practical ways that we can bless them.
{Week 7 Memory Verse}:
{Week 7 Statement}: This week I'm going to be intentionally focused on where and how I am ministering.
{Week 7 Lessons}:
- invest your time and talents where they will make an eternal difference (1Peter 4: 9-10)
- invest in people
- use our gifts for others - not to please ourselves
- my first priority for ministry is in my home (Proverbs 31:27)
- be intentional about ministering in my home - attentive to their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness
- devote time and energy to help those around you (1 Tim 5: 10)
- do not hesitate to offer hospitality (Romans 12:13)
- do not entertain, but practice hospitality
- build your home on the foundation of God's love (Proverbs 14:1)
- sometimes tearing down what is not God driven is necessary
- guide our home with Christ as the center
When serving ----> do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God will be praised through Jesus Christ!
{How to use our abilities}
- as God directs
- to help others
- see Jesus in our service - "Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these, you did for me" (Matthew 25: 40)
{Characteristics of a faithful woman}
- care for those around her
- does good deeds
- raises or helps raise children to know the love of God
- shows hospitality
- does humble deeds for others
- is a caring ear to come too
- help for those in trouble
- takes time out of her day to help those around her
{How to practice true hospitality}
- focus on the guests and their needs
- be a place for others to stay
- offer food for nourishment
- be a listening ear
- show genuine acceptance and support
*Hospitality is not about inviting people into our perfect homes; it is about inviting people into our imperfect hearts!*
{Characteristics a Godly home should embody}
- be a sanctuary for our husbands and children
- be safe from worldly seductions and temptations
- where the weary find rest
- where the sad find comfort
- environment where character is formed
- be joyful
- be peaceful
- be filled with love!
During this week, Adam and I took time discussing practical ways to build our home on God's foundation and maintain it with Christ as the center. We spent time answering this question: "What is driving our home?" The discuss that developed from this question was profound and enlightening for our family. I encourage you; whether married, married with kids, or single to answer this question honestly. We found it to be pivotal for our relationship and how we build our home and will continue to build our home as it grows and changes.
"What is driving your home?"
"Are you building up your home or tearing it down?
"What are some practical ways to make Jesus the center of your home?"
{Quote}
"Home is the true wife's kingdom. There, first of all places, she must be strong and beautiful. She may touch life outside in many ways, if she can do it without slighting the duties that are hers within her own doors. These are hers, and no other one's." - J.R. Miller
{Prayer}
"I pray for each of you, that you be encouraged to minister using the gifts God has given you, to serve others, please God, and grow closer to him. I pray for your homes, that you let God lead them and take time to assess what is driving your home, your schedules, your meals, your free time. I pray you grow closer to God with each passing second and that your ministries inside and outside the home are blessed and prosperous in showing and sharing love." - Amen
Blessings,
Kristin Noel
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