Prov 17:1
17:1 A dry crust eaten in peace is better than steak every day along with argument and strife.
TLB
It is true that many times the wife and or mom sets the mood of the home. So this post is mainly for my lady friends, but guys you are welcome to read along since you also have a role to play in this.
So what kind of mood are you setting in your home? Today's Proverb reminds us that it is better to have a simple meal with peace in your home than the best meal with strife. Many of us go to great lengths to decorate our homes. We spend money on decor trying to get that perfect look that reflects our taste. It's true that we should take pride in our homes and even if we can't have them looking perfect we can at least keep them clean.
But the main thing I want us to consider today is "What is the atmosphere in your home? Is it peaceful or tense? Are your husband and children happy to be there or are they walking on eggshells? You see even more important than the perfect furniture and curtains is the atmosphere that we set in a home. I have been in many fine homes but felt no love, in comparison I have been in homes where the love and peace was so evident that I hardly noticed the furnishings.
These might seem like hard things for us to face, but they are important. It is important that as ladies we set a peaceful atmosphere in our homes. I know some of you might be saying "but you don't know what my kids and husband are like". I do know this though, that even though I can't always change other family members behavior I can certainly change mine. These are some things that I can do:
I can choose not to get upset when others forget and don't do everything perfectly.
I can choose to love my family members unconditionally even though they disappoint me at times.
I can choose to be pro active that my home will be a peaceful place and refuge for my husband and family to come too.
I am not saying that we shouldn't ask for help around the house or expect certain things from our families, but is it worth it to start World War 3 because someone forgot to hang up their coat? There are so many good Christian resources out their today to help if you find that your home is not the peaceful place that it needs to be.
I encourage you ladies to rise to the challenge, I know that we can do it.