Embracing Our Calling

We had a lovely Christmas spent with family; now the new year is here at our doorstep.  Will this year be any different than previous years?  As William Branham said, "Let’s not make resolutions. Let’s ask for mercy and grace" and as Ann V at Holy Experience says,"Without the Babe who came to the barn, who didn’t hesitate to meet us in the rotting mess of our sin, the new year would only be a rehashing of the old year."

I feel so inspired by two resources I purchased recently.  The DVD Return of the Daughters and the book Passionate Housewives Desperate for God.

At first I wasn’t going to purchase Passionate Housewives Desperate for God because I thought, "I’m content at home.  I’m not looking for fulfillment elseware."  But since I had a gift certificate I needed to use, I decided to go ahead and purchase the book. 

I’m glad I did.  It has been so encouraging and inspiring.  I am renewed in my calling as a housewife and that’s exactly what it is, a calling and mandate.  God has called us to be mothers and keepers at home.  If I do my work as unto the Lord, He can bless me in it.  Why do I grumble, complain and hope someone else will do it for me?  It’s because I have lost my vision.

This book has given me new encouragement and renewed vision.  Everyone would like to do great things for God.  Unlike our husbands, we do not have to wonder what God wants us to do for Him.  He’s lain it out in Scriptures.  We are doing great things when we obey his Word, even if it’s changing a diaper.

The other material I am so fired up about is Return of the Daughters a DVD put together by the Botkin sisters.  In this video they have talked to many different fathers and daughters about their role in the family.  Instead of these girls going to college and getting a job out in the workplace, their fathers have encouraged them to use their gifts in the home.

One man has a contracting business where he builds custom homes.  His daughter does all the interior decorating, choosing the wall color, flooring, appliances and furnishings.  Another man, whose daughter is a gifted pianist and had plans to go to university to follow that vocation, has instead chosen to stay at home and be her father’s research assistant as he writes his books.  These girls do not feel repressed.  They feel they’re exactly where God would have them.  Then the Botkin sisters interview daughters whose fathers may not own their own business and show how they can be a blessing in their home, community and church.

After seeing this, I was so excited that I had a girl.  What fun we are going to have together as I encourage her to embrace her God-given role. 

The other video series I have already mentioned before, Financial Peace by Jim Sammons.  If you have an opportunity to watch these DVD’s I highly recommend it.

My prayer as I go into the new year is that God will help me to keep my eyes upon Him and what He’s called me to do.  May I be an example to my children, conducting myself with joy in whatever He sets before me.

Wishing you a blessed new year this 2008.