Finally, and perhaps most importantly, an effective Spring Cleaning in the home and the heart is not complete without…
Step 4: Give Thanks
I am priviledged to accumulate so much stuff in my home. I even stumble across things I never expected.
But it’s a lot of work-both physically and mentally- to sort through it all. I could complain about the work, and get irritated with the mess. In truth, I often envy societies who live simplistic lifestyles.
While I can aim toward minimalism, I must also acknowledge that I live in the society I live in: the one God has me in (for now at least). So I give thanks, give generously, and move on.
And before I know it, one room at a time is cleaned out, cleaned up, and in my current instance, packed and ready to move into the new place! The process is long and arduous, and as such it accurately represents God’s work in our hearts too.
Thank you Lord for continuing the work to make me look more like Jesus every day.
Now it’s your turn, dear friend:
- What are you thankful for in your home today?
- What is the one thing you wish God would just “be done” cleansing you of?
- How can you persevere in surrender to His work, no matter how long He chooses to take?
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Thanks for joining me for the Spring Cleaning!!!