Some reflections on time commitments:
- Just because you want to do the particular activity,
doesn't mean you should attend it.
- Just because your child/children want to do it,
doesn't mean you should.
- Just because your friends are doing this activity/commitment,
doesn't mean you should.
- Just because your friends are planning it,
doesn't mean you should.
- Just because your friends want you to attend a certain activity,
doesn't mean you should.
- Just because it is convenient,
doesn't mean you should.
- Just because you have a free day,
doesn't mean you should.
- Just because it looks fun,
doesn't mean you should.
- Just because it looks interesting,
doesn't mean you should.
- Just because it is educational,
doesn't mean you should.
- Just because one or two of your children are old enough for it,
doesn't mean you should.
I've been asking myself tougher questions lately.
Does God want me to do this?
Does it interfere with what God does want me to do?
Will I still have enough time to do what God wants me to do?
Does my husband want me to do this?
Does it interfere with other things my husband wants me to do?
Will I still have enough time to do what my husband wants me to do?
Do I feel like this is a wise decision or use of our time?
Does this align with what God wants our children to be doing and learning?
I realize these aren't popular questions, but they are helping me to be careful to weed out the chaos that over-commitment can create in a household. And chaos is not peace. One of my heart's desires is for a peaceful home. May the Lord continue to lead me and guide me in this area of homemaking.
Blessings,
Dominique
