To the woman that needs this reminder today,
(just like I did) here you go:
Leave the mess.
The sink full of last night’s dishes.
The unvacuumed floors.
The crumb-covered tables.
The toys and the socks and the shoes strewn about.
Leave it all.
Not forever, but just for a moment.
Sit down.
Yes, I know it’s hard to feel peaceful in the “messy”, but I assure you- you can.
And it’s good for us to learn,
because sometimes life throws bigger “messes” at us-
that we can’t control-
that aren’t fixable with a quick clean up.
And so we need to practice
by finding peace,
in the midst of little messes first.
I want you to close your eyes.
Listen to your breaths going in and out.
Place your hand to your to neck
and feel the constant thump of your pulse.
HEAR and FEEL these very real reminders,
of two things you can’t control-
and yet God has had them all along.
He’s never failed to make your lungs breathe
or your heart to beat,
your whole life.
That’s how you are reading this right now.
And yes- there will come a day for all of us,
when those two things will cease.
And we will be face to face with Him.
Let’s not get wrapped up in any fear about that, though. It won’t be a scary thing, for those of us who know Him. It will be a coming home.
But it’s also a good reminder-
that there’s something that comes BEFORE the house,
and all the things…
It’s the family.
The relationships.
And He’s at the top of that relationship list!
It’s the lingering in moments together
and soaking them up,
filling up in them!
Letting the dishes soak in the sink,
for just a little bit longer.
(As a bonus, just know the longer they soak, the easier the gunk comes off. 😉)
Take a moment,
and just be still with Him.
Greet him with a “Good morning!” ☀️
Give him a “cheers” ☕️ 💕 to another day,
of doing life and loving others together!
Thank Him-
that no matter who else you get to do life with-
or even if you live alone,
or feel lonely,
you AREN’T alone.
He’s right there with you.
Keeping you company.
Cleaning up the messes, beside you.
Occupying your mind
with His goodness
so that you CAN keep cleaning,
keep serving,
keep working,
keep loving,
keep living,
keep doing all the other things
that He’s called you to do.
Breathe all that truth in.
And linger in it for an extra moment this morning.
And you’ll find yourself able to do it all from a renewed fullness.
Time with Him is SO good.
Like basking in the Son. ☀️
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