Wow. This was beautiful.
Becky ----- Original Message ----- From: "delma bliss" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, August 05, 2007 9:38 AM Subject: [RecipesAndMore] Cleaning > > > 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. > -- Author Unknown > > Delma > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Access the Recipes And More list archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/recipesandmore%40googlegroups.com/ Visit the group home page at: http://groups.google.com/group/RecipesAndMore -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
