The Blessing of Home

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Women do laundry every few days. A man will wear every article of clothing he owns for weeks, including his 1990's workout pants, before he will step foot into the laundry room. This isn't exclusively a gender thing— there are plenty of us women who enjoy being slobs at least some of the time.

I confess... I'm talking about myself. I've been known to turn a tablecloth over and use it again (and again) without washing. My girlfriend Trina is an obsessive-compulsive cleaner. Her floors shine, and her beds are always made even if you stop by unannounced.

Although we approach our housework from two completely different directions, we both recognize the need for a right-minded attitude toward our chores. We are blessed to have a home to fuss over and modern conveniences. I'm sure our ancestors would have gladly given up their favorite tin washboard for a stainless steel beast of a top-loader, like mine!

Pledge for the Soul

Today as I clean my home,
help me to truly value the worth of my actions.
Help me to rise above
the tedious nature of household tasks,
content in the knowledge
that 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 seek out the dust
that has accumulated in my heart.
Help me to sweep away all
self-defeating thoughts
and erase any negativity
that has clouded the mirror of my soul.
Let me sing as I work, conﬁdent
that my song will ﬁll this earthly temple
with Your love and grace.