A Clean House

Why am I doing this today? The mess will be here tomorrow.

April 18

I have been really struggling to keep up with my house, and all the things I want to accomplish. With everyone being home, eating three meals a day, and my daughter and her family having dinner with us several times a week, my house never seems to be pulled together. Mostly, it's the kitchen and the floors. Trying to get this blog up and running, getting some projects done, and spending precious time with family, my floors have taken a back seat. This morning I went to the farmers market with both my girls. When I got home, I was hoping to work on the fire pit I am wanting to create in my back yard. I just want to feel like I have accomplished something during this time of social distancing. But, when I walked into my house, I thought, I can't take the mess anymore. I cleaned the kitchen and put things away, all the miscellaneous things that no one wants to put away. I swept and mopped my floors. I just pulled everything together and the house looks great and I feel at peace. My son-in-law came over and put the chicken I had prepared on the grill. As we all sit down to eat, my husband mentions that his brother is in town, and probably spending the night. My brother-in-law is a long haul truck driver. Once a year or so, he will stop by and spend a night or two, do some laundry and sleep in a comfortable bed. I like to have my house clean and in order when someone comes to stay. I would have been embarrassed if my house was a mess when he arrived. I felt like God prompted me to get everything pulled together, without ever knowing my brother-in-law was coming. Even as I was doing everything, my thought was, why am I doing this today? It's just going to be a mess again when the kids come over. I truly believe the Holy Spirit directed my steps.