Monday, November 9, 2009

Providing an Orderly Environment in the Home

"Let all things be done decently and in order." I Corinthians 14:40
God's creation is founded upon order. Yet the complexity of the simplest thing astounds the most learned scientist...but that simplest thing is still formed upon a detailed arrangement of order.
As we try to apply order to our own lives and homes we don't usually consider the grave importance of why--besides providing and clean house to breathe and function.
Really--I think the question should take a turn for-- "Does a peaceful environment, produced by household tasks, mean anything to encourage order in the future lives of our kids?"
Clutter and disarray usually contributes to chaos and confusion in the home, and children have to live with whatever we put there.
Cleanliness naturally leaves one with a sense of rest and peace. Also and openness of a room refreshes one to clear thinking and concentration--not being led and distracted to articles about.
Both of these environments are also important to not only thinking--but for homeschooling. Whether it is a kitchen table or a special room for schooling, the area should be put into the best arraignment. It has been proven that a peaceful, quiet, and clean atmosphere provides the student with the best surroundings to the clear judgement and outcome of their work.
We should not resent household 'drudgery," but we should see that is is God's wish for us t have order, and it is to His glory.
Household tasks are a granted and holy privilege ordained by God; they are apart of the great calling of raising a generation for Him, and we should give them the best we can to construct their futures.
God bless.

2 comments:

  1. I very much agree Miss Hannah! What joy can come from sitting down in a tidy, peaceful living room with your family! How much more of a blessing it is to prepare a meal in a clean kitchen! These things not only bring gladness, but contentedness, and I believe that that is what's lacking most of all...

    Christ's many blessings, dear Miss Hannah,
    Shelby

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  2. Thank you Shelby! It's truely a blessing to have you follow us!

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