Fridays are my cleaning day. I do clean on other days, but Friday, I – and sometimes the boys – do the heavier weekly cleaning. It can be a little overwhelming when I think about it, but once I get started, it’s not so bad.

And it’s really not so bad when I distract myself with music, conversation with my cleaning buddies, or prayer.

As I was cleaning a few weeks ago, I asked God for a better attitude and more diligence when it came to taking care of our home. In the next hour or so, He had filled my head with the prayers below. Before I knew it, the house was clean and my heart was full. Focus off me, focus on Him, problem solved.

My hope in sharing these prayers with you is that you and I can focus more on the joy of doing His work in our homes and less on the drudgery and monotony of cleaning.

Prayers for Cleaning Day

vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, scrubbing…

May the feet that walk here chase as hard after God as they chase after one another. May they not follow what the crowd is doing, but where God is leading. May they go where God sends them with joy and courage.

sinks…

May the hands that wash here be dirty from doing the work of Jesus. May they always reach out to help those in need. May they be lifted high in worship each and every day.

mirrors…

May the eyes that look in this mirror see the wonder of who You have created them to be. May they find their worth and identity solely in Christ. May they know that man may look at appearances, but God looks at the heart.

changing sheets, making beds…

May the head that sleeps here be filled with gratitude and praise for You, the one true God. May the thoughts that fill this head be true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, and praiseworthy.

kitchen…

May we fill our mouths and minds with only good things from you, Lord. Keep our bodies and souls healthy and nourished by the food You have created and the Word You have given us. Help us make healthy choices that honor You and the bodies You have given us.

toilets, bathtubs…

May all who use these never take for granted every little blessing, even running water and toilet paper. May we praise You for the roof over our head, the floor under our feet, and yes, even the toilets and bathtubs. And may we remember always those who know not these luxuries, and do anything in Your leading to make a difference for those in need.

In Your Mighty Name…

And this is just the beginning. I know He has more ways for me to pray as I clean to unfold in the weeks, months, years ahead. The messes aren’t going away, but neither is He.

Maybe I’ll do a little extra work before Friday to see what He has to say… 

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