CLEANING

      Dear Lord Jesus,

     As I go about my housework

     Let me see each job I do,

     As a service for my King

     And a way of loving You.

     Let me wash away my judgments

     Of others right or wrong,

     As I wash up the dishes

     Place within my heart a song.

     As I clean up little fingerprints

     And lots of muddy shoes,

     May I remember how you cleaned the feet

     Of the loved ones you did choose.

     As I mend up torn pajamas

     And sew a button on,

     Show me where I need to mend a breech

     That's gone on far too long.

     Let me tidy up my thoughts

     As I tidy up the toys,

     Let me sweep away my fears

     Like the dirt from little boys.

     May I be just as quick with my forgiveness

     As I am with mop and broom,

     Sweeping up the clutter

     In my heart and living room.

     May I rinse out pride and ego

     As I rinse the bathtub out,

     And while we are at it Lord

     Let's take care of anger, hate and doubt.

     Please remind me often Lord

     That the way I'm called to serve,

     Is an honor given me

     And not below what I deserve.

     You know Lord, as I look

     At all the work we need to do,

     I think we'd better house clean

     At least each day or two.