tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271233348676627606.post7424498477419851245..comments2023-10-24T03:16:44.318-05:00Comments on An Instrument 4 His Glory: Wanted: Workers for the HarvestBeth Herringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12360855305173494492noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271233348676627606.post-67389020020812266922008-12-13T09:35:00.000-06:002008-12-13T09:35:00.000-06:00Very thoughful post. I would say, though, that I ...Very thoughful post. I would say, though, that I am actually in a different stage in my journey with the Lord. For too long I have not cared nearly enough about the state of my home. Forget pain color, I haven't even worked at keeping my home in a good enough state of repair that I would wnt to have anyone in it.<BR/><BR/>And the lord has realy convicted me that He wants me to use my gifts of hospitality for His glory and as a worker in His kingdom and as such I have been spending much more time at home, trying to cultivate a clean, warm, inviting place for people to gather. Just the other night I had two single ladies who are missionaries in my home for a Christmas dinner, and one of them told me yesterday what a blessing it was, and how warm and relaxing my home was for them, and I was so thankful that God has been faithful in honoring my efforts to obey Him by giving me opportunities to bless others. And my neighbors, a gay couple living downstairs who don't know the lord, have so loved our Christmas decorations and the warm feeling my home is beginning to have, and have been stopping by much more often to hang out, more chancs to share the gospel with them.<BR/><BR/>i totally agree with you that we need to not get caught up in 'things', and the Lord has certainly admonished me to make sure I'm trying to be like Jesus, and not like Martha Stewart. But I would remind us all that scripture is quite clear, I believe, that for most married women their first 'ministry' is to be workers at home, to be loving to our husbands, caring for our children should we be blessed with them, and teaching younger women to do the same so that the word of God will not be maligned. (1 Tim 5, Titus 2)<BR/><BR/>And in the end, this is why it is crucial for us to be Holy Spirit led people. for some of us, the Lord will admonish us to be less stuck in a comfort zone of home, less focused on material things, and more outwardly focused. For some, though, He may be calling them to be in their homes more, and to make home a priority so that they may then be free to be a witness for HIm in whatever way He calls.<BR/><BR/>thanks for the thought-provoking piece!Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10412744189611967954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271233348676627606.post-32668190564843754322008-12-13T06:39:00.000-06:002008-12-13T06:39:00.000-06:00This post really hit my heart. First of all, I wor...This post really hit my heart. First of all, I worry way too much about what other people think of my home. I run myself crazy trying to keep things spotless (and with 3 kids under 6, I emphasize the TRYING). But I should be running myself crazy trying to make sure everyone I know has recieved the saving power of the Blood of Jesus. Man, my priorities can get so out of order sometimes.Seeking Him, Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15214338594709796334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271233348676627606.post-23853137571217058502008-12-13T06:11:00.000-06:002008-12-13T06:11:00.000-06:00Well, this certainly gave me pause to think. My d...Well, this certainly gave me pause to think. My daughter's best friend is a sophmore in college now, is being led to North Africa as a missionary. I support her in this and will do what I can to help her when she graduates. What I never thought to do, though, was to start praying for the North African people <I>now</I>! And supporting those missionaries who are already there.<BR/><BR/>Thank you.Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02401228301242999507noreply@blogger.com