day no. 16,662: a Christian home is an et cetera

"When David told his son Solomon that God had chosen him to build His house he encouraged him with these words, 'Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord God, my God is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you until all the work for the service of the temple of the Lord is finished.' (1 Chron. 28:20 NIV). Will not the same Lord be with any man or woman to whom He gives the task of building a home? Ask Him!" -- Elisabeth Elliot, The Shaping of a Christian Family

The Christian home is not et cetera. It is not a tack on, take it or leave it kind of thing. You may not be tasked with leading a church, but if God has given you a family, He has charged you with keeping it. You may not be responsible for the care of your local church building, but you are responsible for the care of your home. And the weight of that should lead anyone to prayer. And the promises of God should lead anyone to expect them to be heard.