Thursday, May 23, 2019

Thank You for This Messy Home


Dear Lord

Thank you for this sink of dirty dishes, we have plenty of food to eat.


 Thank you for this pile of dirty stinky laundry, we have plenty of nice clothes to wear.

And I would like to thank you Lord for those unmade beds they were so warm and comfortable last night. I know that many have no bed.


My thanks to you Lord for this bathroom complete with all the splattered mess soggy grimy towels and the dirty lavatory/commode they are all so convenient.

Thank you for this finger-smudged refrigerator that needs defrosting so badly, it has served us faithfully for many years. It is full of cold drinks and enough leftovers for two or three meals.



Thank you Lord for this oven that absolutely must be cleaned today, it has baked so many things over the years.

The whole family is grateful for that tall grass that needs mowing and lawn that needs raking, we all enjoy the yard.

Thank you, Lord even for that slamming screen door. My kids are healthy and able to run and play. Many children cannot.


Lord the presence of all these chores awaiting me says You have richly blessed my family. I shall do them cheerfully and I shall do them gratefully.

Even though I clutch my blanket and growl when the alarm rings… Thank you, Lord that I can hear. There are many who are deaf.

Even though I keep my eyes closed against the morning light as long as possible…Thank you Lord that I can see. Many are blind.                     

Even though I huddle in my bed and put off rising…Thank you Lord that I have the strength to rise. There are many who are bedridden.


 Even though the first hour of my day is hectic with socks that are lost, toast that is burned, tempers that are short and my children that are so loud…Thank you Lord for my family. There are many who are lonely.

Even though our breakfast table never looks like the pictures in magazines and the menu is at times not balanced…Thank you Lord for the food we have. There are many who are hungry.

Even though the routine of my job is often monotonous…Thank you Lord for the opportunity to work. There are many who are jobless.

Even though I grumble and bemoan my fate from day to day and wish my circumstances were not so modest…


Thank you Lord for life. ~Author Unknown~


11 comments:

  1. yes, your kids look so healthy...and joyful...

    Have a wonderful day

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    1. Hey Tanza, good to see your smiling face. Thanks for checking out my post. It was really nice to have you stop by to read and comment. Your support is much appreciated!

      Wishing you a great weekend!

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  2. This is a great prayer of gratitude!

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    1. Hi there Christine. I'm so happy to see you. I agree with you and LOVE this great prayer of gratitude.

      Thank you so much for visiting, participating and commenting on my posts. I truly appreciate your visits and your support.

      Wishing you a wonderful weekend!

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  3. This is such an important reminder to us to live our lives with gratitude for it will keep us happy, content and healthy in mind and body. I hope it will also guide us toward helping others who are in need.

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    1. Hey there, Kay. Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to stop by. Your visits brighten my day. Thanks also for the nice comment.

      Wishing you a Great Sunday!

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    1. Thank you Victor. That’s so kind of you.

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    1. Thank you Kathy. I appreciate your comment.

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