(look at this mess- yep, it’s my garage screaming out, “Clean me.”)
Do you have a messy garage? Or maybe it’s not your garage, but you know exactly what it is. That overcrowded storage unit you really need to empty. Your pantry or those junk drawers. Or your fridge filled with rotting leftover containers. Wherever and whatever it is, it’s an area of your life that is a mess. It’s affecting your daily life, taking up mental space and sucking up all of your energy.
Well that’s my life right now. I’m in the middle of going room by room, organizing, purging, and cleaning. Call it spring cleaning if you want. Whatever this is, it’s exhausting. It’s hard work looking through every nook and cranny. Actually I’m growing weary as I approach the finish line. This has been a few weeks of focused energy and I know I haven’t gotten rid of everything I should have. But I’ve made it through my entire house except the basement and garage. Currently I’m finishing up my office. What a mess. Two days ago I finally threw away my high school graduation gown from 1986. Call me a sentimental fool. 🙂 It feels great to have labels and homes for everything I’ve decided to keep.
And as I’ve worked, God has been showing me the messy places of my heart. (To finish reading, find me at Laced with Grace.)
Sometimes it’s hard, but sure feels better when job is completed. Like a breath of fresh air. I’ve been working on my office again. Guess what??? My desk really is made of wood and it doesn’t have termites! I was worried, I haven’t cleaned this area since Christmas. I do believe you’re right Tiffany, the spring cleaning bug is biting.
Enjoy the day.
Hugs in Christ from me.
Funny, my husband and I have a home improvement company and we have a list for energy sappers … not like electrical stuff but things that sap your energy like torn screens and doors that won’t close. We’re also checking off our own list at our house … taxes is the next one, then our storage building. Closets and cabinets are clean. Thanks for the reminder of how good it feels to clean out and clean up.