Mother Holding ChildI recently rediscovered a beloved blog writer, who had closed her previous blog. I have been just delighted as I’ve read her entries. Morning Cuppas With Glenys is written by a true older Titus 2 lady. Each post is written in gentleness and genuine love, while still telling the truth from the Word of God. Both my mom and I have been loving perusing her blog entries—getting homemaking encouragement that is hard to find—and viewing the beautiful pictures.

I’ve been going through a hard, exhausting time lately, trying to make things balance as a Christian mother who truly just wants to be a Proverbs 31/Titus 2 woman, while struggling as I handle life as a single mother. Many blog posts have meant a lot to me, especially the following.

Let’s be gracious to single mothers: As a single mother, I’ve experienced many of the things Glenys describes. I know other single moms who’ve been there as well.

Recognising False Guilt: Although I am not dealing with chronic illness, I struggle feeling like I ought to be doing more in the way of my home keeping, even though I have my home business and homeschooling that take up the vast majority of my time and energy. This post was comforting to me. My thoughts are also with my oldest daughter’s future as she is still experiencing chronic physical problems, even more than previously thought.

Investing in Eternal Treasures: This post reminds me that even in my situation, God still expects me to be the keeper of my home. I’ve recently felt the pinch of the economic situation and felt I should spend more time on my computer to bring in money. This post reminded me of what I’ve always believed—as I keep my priorities in order, He will provide for us, just as He always has. Our situation has been much bleaker than it is now, and I must not stop trusting in Him as our provider. I should do what I can to bring in an income; however, my priorities must be right. Our situation does not negate the need to rear my daughters for the Lord and teach them all the skills they will need as adult women.

There Is No Better Place Than Home: I especially love this quote, “The homemaker is a servant who is ministering for the LORD as much as any preacher or evangelist- the future of her family and therefore, society does indeed rest in her hands and the results will be eternal.”

The Fairy Godmother’s Not Coming!: This post really inspired me to quit thinking things to death and just do them!

There are many other posts that I dearly love, but these are some of my favorites. I encourage you to visit Morning Cuppas With Glenys often to be encouraged and refreshed by a godly older sister in Christ who has been there.

Janet
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer. ~Psalms 19:14