Investing In Eternal Treasures
Glenys
Robyn Hicks
Many years ago, I studied Anne Ortlund’s
'Disciplines of The Beautiful Woman' We
discussed Anne's ideas at Ladies Bible
studies and we decided that apart from a
lot of good ideas for us being
disciplined in our lives, she was off
base regarding our priorities as women.
For our priorities are clear in God's
Word:
God
Husband
Children
Home
Church
We decided on this in light of Titus 2
and other verses and I think that this
is the best way to prioritize our lives.
Outside ministries are fine provided
that your husband agrees and is
supportive of it and that your children
and household duties are not neglected.
Our biggest ministry is to our own
family. We short change them when we are
neglectful of them due to over
commitment and tiredness. I don't think
it honors the LORD for us to give all
our energy to others when our marriages
may suffer and our children run wild.
All because we give the first fruits of
our energy and commitment to others. I
believe that we should see any form of
ministry outside the home as secondary
to the ministry of Mother and Wife. If
duties are in order at home and your
husband is not feeling neglected then I
believe you can then engage in outside
ministry with a happy heart. Another
thing too is that many women do not see
the importance of their role as Mother
and Wife and feel frustrated in not
being able to participate in outside
ministry. God has placed us in our
calling as wives and mothers simply by
the fact that we are wives and/or
mothers. We don't have to be
discontented looking for other
ministries...we have our calling
already. I think placing priorities
outside the biblical order jeopardizes
our happiness in our homes and
families.. and you can believe me, even
service in ministry can be a lonely
experience if you have lost those
closest to you. When you put God's
priorities in order, He is being served
first, second, third, fourth and fifth.
He is all in all and in everything you
do. Anne is a little off key in my
opinion. We need to invest MORE time in
our marriages and families, not LESS...
and to God will be all the glory when we
raise happy children- the future
warriors for the LORD and bearers of His
name. Enjoy your calling Ladies, you are
investing in eternal treasures.
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