Poetic advice for young ladies

How to be Happy

C.T. Pringle

How shall we make life joyous?

"Not by the mirth unblest

Of the giddy dance, or the song profane

Or the wild, unguarded jest.

By the love of all things good and fair,

Sunshine and books and flowers;

By the smile of God upon guileless joys

Let us gladden our youthful hours."

How shall we make home happy?

"Not by pert look or tone,

Or the roving feet that haunt the street

While the mother toils alone.

By the tired father's ready chair,

Bright hearth, and neat-spread board;

By a willing hand, and a smiling lip,

And a heart with kindness stored."

How shall we look the fairest?

"Not by the vain display

Of flaunting fashions and foolish airs,

That turn wise hearts away.

But the light of truth in a quiet eye,

And a modest maiden grace,

With a rosy smile of sweet content,

Make fair the homeliest face."

How shall we give God glory?

"By doing what good we can

Unto all and each, within our reach,

Bird, beast, or child, or man;

By keeping still from the snares of ill

Which lure on every side;

Sheltered and safe, 'neath the prayer of faith.

Lord Jesus, be our Guide!"

If ever you worshipped..

Good morning dear ladies..

sending a little musical encouragement for all the loving and hard-working mothers out there today!

Sometimes it's hard to feel the blessing or worth of the many things we do for our family,

but if we choose to see the hum-drum daily service we offer them as
our act of worship to God,

we'll discover joy and find contentment and deeper purpose in it all.

Shifting our perspective off our own comfort and needs, in order to care for others is a sacrifice of love.

As godly wives and mothers, we are used to "doing" for others and hope that we do it with grace..

but we also know that it can sometimes wear us down a little bit.

God understands!

Relying on His help and appreciating the opportunities He gives us to 
 serve Christ through serving our loved ones

is a powerful spiritual key which can turn our grumbling into gratitude!
It blesses and strengthens us and greatly pleases our Lord!

And even if they don't tell us quite as often as we'd really like to hear it, deep in our hearts we know our family truly does appreciate us and everything we try to do for them.
That in itself is a sweet reward!

After all, we don't take care of them just so as to get constantly complimented on it, but simply because we love them so very much.

Isn't that what makes it all worthwhile anyway?!

Yeah! ...I knew you'd agree  :-)

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