by Elizabeth George October 19, 2021
“So! What did you do today?” I know to expect this greeting from my sweet husband every day when he arrives home. I know Jim isn’t asking this question in order to hold me accountable, but I’m so tuned in on my own accountability that I instinctively respond, “I don’t know exactly what I did, but I do know one thing — I never sat down all day long!”
This awareness about how wisely and effectively I spend my time has not always been the case for me, but that was before I learned a valuable lesson from Proverbs 31-a lesson about time, life, and home management:
The woman who is beautiful in God’s eyes, “watches over the ways of her household, and does not eat the bread of idleness.” (Proverbs 31:27)
The wisdom from this verse vividly showed me what I should and should not do. It continues to challenge me over and over. Now that I’ve become so established in a routine that does not include idleness, this way of life has become second nature to me.
There is something spiritual about the way a clean home can lead to a productive life. However, when life is abundant you will have a home that’s actually lived in. Messes are going to happen along the way. That’s where good routines come in; specifically, nighttime cleaning routines.
If you still have little ones at home, it can be a challenge to clean while they are awake. By the time they are tucked in, the last thing you want to do is work on the house. The temptation to skip maintenance items to scroll on your phone or go to sleep can be overwhelming.
If, however, you can muster up a little bit of energy to go through the three following routines, you’ll have a much cleaner home and a more productive morning.
Three Evening Routines for a Productive Home Management
Lord, make us masters of ourselves that we may be the servants of others. Amen.
“She girds herself with strength, and strengthens her arms.” Proverbs 31:17
All that stands between your goal
And the deeds you hope to do
And the dreams which stir your soul—Is you!
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Jim and Elizabeth George are bestselling authors and national speakers dedicated to helping people live a life after God’s own heart. Together, they have written over 150 books with more than 14 million copies sold around the world. For over 35 years, the teachings and steadfast example of Elizabeth and Jim have helped countless men and women:
Jim and Elizabeth George are bestselling authors and national speakers dedicated to helping people live a life after God’s own heart. Together, they have written over 150 books with more than 14 million copies sold around the world. For over 35 years, the teachings and steadfast example of Elizabeth and Jim have helped countless men and women:
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