It’s been a busy couple of weeks with Easter, concerts, company and other tasks that took up not only physical time, but time in my head. So, this week starts a cool down period before we leave for the north country.  

Even this week has a busy attitude because of all the little tasks that I have put off for a few months need to be done before I leave in two weeks. I am a craft addict. I have materials for every popular hobby craft from knitting to diamond painting. Each of these projects occupies a section of my house so that I can work on the one that moves my soul. 

However, I cannot leave them out for the summer. I must finish the work or neatly pack it away for my return. I call this my time of tidying up. I want to put them in a big box and move them to the garage. Basically, putting off the hard work. But this week I have been tackling the jobs and it makes me feel good. 

It also reminds me that I need some tidying up in my spiritual attitude. I know that God loves me unconditionally, no matter how I behave or misbehave. However, I don’t want God looking at me and shaking His head and with a sigh remarking, “Oh dear, not again.”   

No, I want a big smile and an “Atta, Girl!” for making the effort and succeeding at discarding a character flaw that has been nagging me. Yes, my spiritual house also needs to be tidied on a regular basis. I try to do this one day at a time and not get overwhelmed by all that needs to be done. Just like my house. So human… 

Remember that God loves you unconditionally, no matter how messy you feel inside. Turn the “stuff” over to His care and love, relax in His light and let Him find a daily place at your table. Let Him help you tidy up and create a clean heart. 

Terri