Why is it when my house lies in a wreck I have no time for anything I need to do? When this happens I can't seem to find the time to clean, to write, or for devotional time with God. But when I get to the place that I can't stand it anymore and I MAKE time to clean it up an amazing thing happens. I find I have time for devotions, time to write, time to spend with my kids, time to bake, time for me, and time to breathe.
I have been staying up on my chores for the past two weeks. My house is spotless.... if you come over, however, still call first because this state could change any minute. lol I have so much extra time on my hands. Whoever came up with the saying that cleanliness is next to Godliness was definitely on to something.
I encourage all you women out there to try this multi-step experiment. You might get the same results I have gotten and the benefits of a clutter-free more stress-free environment.
Step One:
Whenever I get to this less chaotic place in my life without fail I have devotions the morning I start the "Big Clean." The Bible says in:
Matthew 6:33
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Here in my life, once again, God's Word has proven true. The "all these things" to me are time to clean, to write, time for kids, time for baking, time for me, and time to breathe. Thank you, Jesus, for when we try You, You always are proven faithful.
Step Two:
Decide on which room to start in ( I find the cleanest room is where I begin... This way you have results in no time and this seems to inspire me to press on) do not stop until it is done. When you are finished take a break and just sit down to appreciate a job well done.
Step Three:
Don't get overwhelmed. You do not have to have your house cleaned from top to bottom in one day. You just need to make the commitment to get your life in order. If you are not done the next day just get up with the same mission.
Step Four:
If you have faithfully followed step one, two and three, you no doubt are feeling the benefits by now. Let the change sink in and Thank God for helping you discover the mystery of having time and not having time.
I believe that when we have "NO time" to do what we need to do it is because we have told ourselves this so many times we begin to believe it. We started saying this phrase to make ourselves feel better about our lack of desire to do any better. We will always have time for God. He gave us the gift of 24 hours and He expects us to put Him first in our day. If we do this He will give us the desire to be better at whatever we do. He doesn't intend for us to live in the self created chaos we women sometimes find ourselves in. God delights in things done decently and in order and He has put this heart in us. Let us quit saying we haven't the time for our responsibilities .... and rather let us start praying for God to help us master whatever task we find in our area of responsibility. When we lapse and fail remember God knows we are human and He stands waiting to help us bare our load.
Chin up. Start cleaning!!! LOL
