One day this week I was writing out a list of the basic jobs I needed to do that morning. My daughter saw it and said, “I feel so sorry for you having to do jobs all the time! Do you enjoy doing them?”
Then she went out the door to school—to go and do her own work!
I had to smile at her perspective. But it is relatable. Do you ever feel sorry for yourself for all you have to do? The never-ending housework, yard work, meals etc.
But what about a positive perspective?
Cleaning means a home to live in
Washing/laundry means a washing machine and clothes to wear
Dishes mean food to eat
Bedrooms to clean mean comfortable beds to sleep in and space of our own
Vacuuming means appliances that make life easier, and nice floors
Meals to make means a kitchen to enjoy working in, and food to eat
And if we have the health and energy to do these things, it is an extra thing to be thankful for!
And best of all, we have a God who is always listening, ready to give wisdom and help, who promises to provide and who is faithful to all His promises.
When God made Adam and Eve, He gave them work to do. And that was before the fall. Work is a blessing!
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