Learning to keep up the home

Good morning!
       I've been enjoying reading in the Proverbs these past few days.  The first chapters are written to "young men" in specific, but it is easy to see that the wisdom written here is for women, young women and girls as well.   "Keep hold of instruction; do not let go; guard her, for she is your life."  Proverbs 4:13 
     Do you have anyone to thank for teaching you "instructions"  in your life that have been very helpful to you?  I do!
     Recently I visited with an older sister who is near the end of her life here on earth, she has been a blessing in my life.  I lived with her and her husband when I moved to California.  She spent hours teaching me things...instructing me in the ways of keeping up a household.  Most of this instruction was done quietly without a word, by setting an example for me. She loved to read but she taught me not to read or do anything my heart might desire until the daily chores were completed.  She had a strict schedule she kept in maintaining her household.
     She had certain things she did on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, etc. and she would set about doing those specific things before she took time to do her pleasure reading.  Her house was always in order, "everything had a place and everything was in it's place" was another of her instructions.
     I've found it these were valuable lessons for my life.  If we set a schedule like laundry on Monday, grocery shopping on Tuesday, house cleaning on Wednesday etc. we will find that the basics in keeping up a house will get done, if we set our minds, hearts and hands to keep the schedule.  There were times that the Lord seemed to have plans for me that didn't include my schedule and it is good to be sensitive to His plans, we do want to be in His will.  "The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps.  Proverbs 16:9 Some days things may get out of order in your schedule but then you simply pick up the next day and go on.  This "takes discipline"...this was instruction for my life that I needed too.
     I had to admit that I was undisciplined and my life was often out of order.   Just look at my bedroom at the time and you would see this was true.  When household things were in order, my life "felt" in order.   As a young mom I made up a list of things that I felt needed to be done each week and then I divided up the days of the week and put specific items in each day.  Then it was up to me as to whether they were accomplished or not.  I learned to enjoy a clean house, food in the refrigerator, clothes that were ironed and ready to wear etc. etc. This took diligence but it was worth it.
     You might need to seek out an "older woman" to help you with the list or teach you what you need to know.  I'm amazed too at the instruction I can find on the Internet....web sites that teach practical ways to clean, cook etc. etc. but don't get stuck on the computer!
    How about with the reading of the scriptures and praying?  Are you setting aside time each day to do this?  How very important this is to connect with our loving God each morning and to realize that He is always with us, He never leaves or forsakes us.  He will give us the energy to keep up with our household.  This is another lesson I'll share with you some other day.   The Lord bless and keep you!