She watches over the ways of her household, and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: “Many daughters have done well, but you excel them all.” -Proverbs 31:27-29
… the young women to love their husbands, to love their children, to be discreet, chaste, homemakers, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be blasphemed. -Titus 2:4-5
My mother is an excellent homemaker in my eyes. She stays at home and takes care of everything in the house until now. One thing she lacked is that she didn’t pass it on to me. I grew up believing that a successful woman is the one that has a great career in a big company and earns a six figures salary. So, I spent my whole life pursuing that path until recently I have to quit my job and be a stay-at-home mom of two little children. I have to re-learn everything to be a good housekeeper.
I know deep in my heart, God called me to homeschool my children and the only way I can do that is to stay at home. I am overwhelmed. It’s not easy being a homekeeper. Many times, I told my husband that I would rather go back to the company… the level of stress is different. Many times, I feel that I can’t do this… that I’m not doing a good job as a wife and mother. Many times, my husband had to help me do chores because I was too tired. Many times, I thank God that He gave me a thoughtful husband who always be there for me… to encourage me, to support me physically, mentally, and spiritually.
So, I begin my journey as a homekeeper. I like this word better, homekeeper… the keeper of the home, the manager of the house. I looked in the Bible and found what the Bible has to say about the ministry of making a home. The passages made me realize the importance of committing myself to the ministry of serving God in this area. Being a full-time homekeeper is also a ministry.
I learned that the home is a picture of Heaven on earth, that the reality of God is seen through the love and authority of the home; the peace of God is seen through the order and respect in the home; and the beauty of God is seen through the furnishings and amusements of the home (The Ladies of Grace Bible Study by Mrs. Julie Fink). That’s what I want my home to be: a Heaven on earth.
