Do Everything Heartily

Since my daughter was born almost 4 years ago, I've been collecting board games. When I was growing up I loved to play board games with my family, namely my dad. He was very competitive and never went easy on me, much to my mom's chagrin, just because I was a child. I liked that though because when I won I knew I'd really won and that made gloating over it so much more fun :-). As I got older and my sisters joined our family, board games continued to be a staple of our weekly family night. As a teenager I often thought how I couldn't wait to carry on the tradition with my own kids. So as soon as my daughter turned three I introduced her to Candy Land, Chutes and Ladders, Memory, and Cooties. Let family fun nights begin, right? Wrong. Playing games with an almost four year old, not to mention her two year old brother who insists on being included, is less competitive fun and more an exercise in patience. So when my daughter recently asked to play Candy Land, I cringed and agreed while thinking, "How can I cut corners to get through this game as quickly as possible?".

In a sermon I recently heard, 1 Corinthians 10:31, "Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God." was highlighted. This brought to mind Colossians 3:23, "And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;". Everything I do, big or small, should be done heartily and for God's honor and glory. This applies whether I'm picking up toys or writing a post for this blog. My attitude toward unpleasant or boring situations affect how I get through them. When I have a positive attitude I get through the situation faster and have a better frame of mind throughout. If I apply these verses to my daily life, I can't help but have a good attitude no matter what task confronts me.

I'm a stay at home wife and mom and right now my job is to meet the needs of my family to the best of my ability. Walking my daughter through every move of a game of Candy Land falls under that description. She deserves a mommy who patiently teaches her new things. God deserves a daughter (me!) who appreciates His blessings and does everything heartily for His glory.

In Christ,

Christina Gibbs

Once raised by a Virtuous single mother, I am now a SAVED and strong Virtuous, Fashionista, that has been freed from a broken heart with God’s love, who accepts when God says ‘No”, who cherishes my best friend, who fear’s the Lord, who’s best friend is the Lord, that waits on discernment from God, who is living for today, who is a woman of strength, that understands the power of my words, that is aware of God’s presence, is allowing my light to shine, whose growing to be more passionate about serving the Lord, who can listen without pride to constructive criticism, whose fear does not hold me back, who runs to the Lord first about everything, who strives to stay on God’s course, who is saved by the grace of God, who admits to being envious of others at times, who knows my worth, has a calming peace, who gives thanks daily, who wants to be a godly example to others, who is able to forgive my enemies, who has high expectations of me, who has been created in God’s own image, who lovingly submits to my spouse, who understands God's love, has an intimate relationship with God, supports Breast Cancer Awareness, with a family who honors me, Virtuous friends who love me, and with a giving spirit.