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Attention to humble duties is a better sign of grace than an ambition for lofty and elevated works...
The humbler graces and duties are the best tests. Hypocrites mimic all public duties, but the private and concealed life of true godliness they cannot counterfeit.
(See the rest of this Spurgeon quote HERE.)
Some observations about a few of the humble duties around MY house:
Some observations about a few of the humble duties around MY house:
- They are repetitive duties.
- They are mindless duties (requiring little thought to do them)
- They pile up if not done consistently.
- Piling up is easier than CATCHING up!
- They aren't "fun".
- They take time.
- They don't take care of themselves.
- They are easy to put off.
Maybe being sick these few days will remind me to be thankful for my humble duties.....and doing them is better than being on the couch feeling horrible.
ReplyDeleteYou must have seen my mental battle with the vacuum cleaner today. And yes, it did win. :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful post, Rebecca. We discontinued television services, but are now subscribing to NetFlix online. I watched a documentary on the Shakers the other night, so your blog somewhat reminds me of it: Hands to work - Hearts to God. It seemed that everything they did was with simplistic reverence.
ReplyDeleteI adore Charles' writings..I had read that one before and underlined it in my book!!!
ReplyDeleteI do enjoy coming here and reading what is on your heart. Your such a blessing...needed to say that..lol
ReplyDeleteWell said... It is so easy to get behind on the mundane things in our homes. But it feels so great to look around and see things as they should be. Keeps me from letting it go too much.
ReplyDeleteI like that! Such a healthy perspective of the "little stuff" and the importance of being faithful in small things.
ReplyDeleteRhonda Schrock
And so through Charles Spurgeon via you, God is speaking to me. I've had a hard time today. My husband came home from work and reminded that I always get this way when summer begins. Living right smack dab in the middle of town when the days get warmer and longer, I seem to be inundated with telephone calls and drop in visitors. I actually find myself considering hiding in order to get anything done. I have a hard time communicating the important work that I need to get done when it's the mundane.
ReplyDeleteI hear what you're saying sister (and brother Charles), but what to do about it?
Blessings, Debbie
I needed that! I think of the Scripture that tells us that whatever we're doing, we're to do it heartily as if we're doing it for the Lord. I sometimes forget that. Confession is good for the soul!
ReplyDeleteI see this attitude reflected over and over again in your study of Proverbs. Attention to the small details, blessing our family and Lord as we go. There have been many occasions in recent days when your very thoughts on the matter have moved me to action, sister.
ReplyDeleteFor the record, I'm a dishwasher and mostly love doing it. It's one chore where I can see immediate accomplishment.
peace~elaine