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The home becomes joyful rather than chaotic because self-centeredness dies while Biblical principles are beginning to take shape, building a structure through which the Spirit of God can begin to flow and come alive.
As children grow, new responsibilities can be included in their various routines. Add one new, clearly defined responsibility at a time so no one, including moms, becomes frustrated about what is expected.
At first you'll need to cheerfully come alongside your children, instructing until the routine is established. It may take months or days, depending on the age and maturity of your child and, more importantly, depending upon your attitude when training them.
When implementing something new, moms who are allowing God full access to their hearts can begin with ongoing moment-by-moment prayer, asking Him to teach them how to shower their children with unconditional love while leading them to embrace the new responsibility.
We parents need to die to anger and wrong and lofty expectations, and instead embrace the joy of the process of growing together with our children in Biblical principles that will shape all our lives.
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The reward for embracing the habits integral in routine is character growth and learning to serve others cheerfully. With this vision in mind, establishing simple routines within your homes will go a long way in developing healthy relationships and Godly character that enable the Spirit of God to work through you and your children toward the fulfillment of His particular plan for each of your lives.
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Personal Note Emilie Barnes has written many helpful books for home management. The following books provided me with practical homemaking help, which I then applied as routines for our family:
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