I have been attending a Feminine Virtues class taught by our pastor's wife, Mrs. W., and thought I would share some of my notes with you all.
Class 1 -Cheerfulness
Cheerfulness is being pleasantly bright.
God is the source and direction of joy and everything you do is an offering to Him.
We have a duty as Christians to be cheerful. Christians have God so we have a reason to be happy.
Be cheerful when you are giving anything, this includes doing your chores, helping people and family, etc.
Sin hinders happiness so confess your sins.
It is unworthy of a Christian to complain.
Class 2 -More on Cheerfulness
Again, sin and ingratitude hinders cheerfulness.
If you find yourself not being cheerful, count your blessings and relies what God has given to us, even it is just being thankful that we have two legs to stand on.
Murmuring always makes things worse.
Murmuring is a big wast of time and God is going to judge it; so don't do it!
Sin is like mud on the windshield; it hinders your vision and perspective and you can't think straight.
Start doing things you don't want to do.
God is the model for all virtues.
Discipline your emotions, don't let them discipline you.
Don't indulge in the mopey blue feelings.
Listen to what your feelings, mind, and thoughts are saying and if it is not pleasant and Godly, switch to a different channel.
When you don't feel cheerful, pray.
How to be cheerful in trials.
God gives us little trials to prepare us for big ones.
Grieve like Christian women when some one dies.
Don't be cheerful in the sense of pretending that nothing sad happened.
Grieve for them, thank God for them, and realize that
God does all things well.When talking to someone who has lost someone dear, unless you are a close friend, don't dwell on the sadness.
Let them know you are praying for them.
Cheer them by changing the subject etc.
Again God does all things well.
Class 3 -Diligence
Diligence means hard working, steady, persevering, constant, and careful.
All things we do are through God's grace.
Be diligent in chores, school, jobs, dance, etc.
Don't be a workaholic but work willingly.
Don't be a wimp; don't be afraid of working with your hands.
Don't be easily lead astray.
There is danger in idleness.
Idleness tends to lead to sin.
Don't share your parents faults with other people.
God blesses diligence.
Be diligent in following the Lord.
Pay attention to your spiritual life.
How is your soul doing?
2 Peter 1:5-8
