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Pledge for the Soul

Pledge for the Soul Today as I clean my home,help me to truly value the worth of my actions.Help me to rise abovethe tedious nature of household tasks,content in the knowledgethat my hands are involved in sacred work.As I scrub and vacuum,let me imagine that I am also keeping my spirit clean and shining.Help me to...

Also labeled: Request Prayer, Prayer, Prayer for the Home, Laundry, Various Author

Clean and Clear

Clean and Clear Sometimes when I thinkI can’t scrub the dirt offthe kitchen floor(or my soul)I want to give up, but I get down on my knees.You’ve shown me thatpractical prayers and elbow greaseaccomplish so many things.

Also labeled: Thanksgiving Prayer, Prayer for Thanks, Prayer, Prayer for the Home, Laundry

You, Everywhere

You, Everywhere Who knew You could be presentin the mopping of a floor?But there You are.I find You, too,next to the breadas I fix his brown bag sandwich.And there You are,riding shotgun, as I rush to the storeto pick up that prescription. You are always there,just to one side of my busy day,

Also labeled: Lori Strawn, Inspirational Prayer, Prayer for Inspiration, Prayer, Prayer for the Home, Spiritual Connection

Bless This Mess

Bless This Mess If cleanliness is next to godliness,this house is in another zip code.Divine presence, please bless our dirty home,for it has been lived in and loved in.Thank you for every messy inch of it. For the dust lining the...

Also labeled: Lori Strawn, Thanksgiving Prayer, Prayer, Prayer for Reflection, Prayer for a Busy Life, Prayer for the Home, Laundry, Stress, Clean House