Do You Have a Cheerful Home?
The other night, my husband and I went for a walk on the beach and ate at a new “health” food restaurant. After I sat down, I noticed one woman in particular. She smiled warmly at me then I watched her on and off while we were eating. When her husband came to her table, she smiled warmly at him and often throughout the time they were there. She put her arm around him and kissed him a few times. She laughed with him. She had a merry heart and it was a pleasure to see.
I watched “Counting On” the other day. The Duggar children and their spouses are joyful. They laugh easily and aren’t bugged by others. The women seem to have meek and quiet spirits and respect their husbands. The husbands seem to deeply love their wives. It’s so opposite of most reality shows where most of the people are unhappy and bickering all of the time.
“Those who serve God with a sad countenance, because they do what is unpleasant to them, are not serving Him at all; they bring the form of homage, but the life is absent…Service coupled with cheerfulness is heart-service, and therefore true…Cheerfulness is the support of our strength; in the joy of the Lord are we strong” (Charles Spurgeon).
We are commanded to serve the Lord with gladness (Psalm 100:2). We are to do our work “heartily” as unto the Lord. Heartily means with zeal; actively, vigorously, eagerly; freely.
Do you serve your family with gladness? Would your children consider you a cheerful mother? Did you know that the joy of the Lord is your strength? If you are continually downcast and somber, you will lose your strength and not be a joy for anyone to be around. You will not attract others to your Savior. Christians should be the happiest people around because of what Christ has done for us and all of the promises He has given to us.
Joy attracts people. People enjoy being around cheerful people even if those cheerful people are doing mundane tasks like cleaning dishes or changing a diaper. When you are doing all of these things, including submitting to your husband and even obeying him with a cheerful attitude, you are doing them unto the Lord. You have the power to build your home up with your cheerfulness or tear it down with your moodiness. It’s your choice.
And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men.
Colossians 3:23
11 thoughts on “Do You Have a Cheerful Home?”
Love this so much! I’m continually trying to focus on the you! Thank you!
On the joy!
Great reminder, Lori. My attitudes are my choice. I can allow them to fluxuate with the tides of circumstances, or they can be anchored in the faithfulness and provision of God.
Love this so much! I’m continually trying to focus on the joy! Thank you!
Thank you! I struggle in laughing easily, so this is a wonderful and timely reminder!
Thank you for this reminder, Mrs. Lori. I needed it today, and badly!
After nearly 45 years of marriage I must remind myself daily that we must finish the course as far as our marriage is concerned we must finish and finish well so we can honor the Lord when we get to heaven
I needed this reminder today, too! Thank you! God bless you.
This is near and dear to my heart! I love this so much. We set the tone for our home and if we have a cheerful heart it radiates. Thank you for this reminder! I needed it.
You know? It doesn’t matter how old you are or how long you have been married. We still need to show our spouses love and respect. Yes, we should do it as unto the Lord, but real love and companionship doesn’t stop after the honeymoon is over. That joy can last till death do us part and even beyond. By the way my Sweetheart and I have neen married 48 years.
I do give God the glory.
Thank you so much. I still need to hear these reminders when my dear husband can’t hear what I’ve said and I have to repeat it several times, louder each time….🤭
The joy of the Lord is our strength!