Hand mopping the floor of my heart

I am always amazed how God will speak to me through everyday moments.  Whether it is a moment with my children or an everyday cleaning task. 

I hand mopped the floor yesterday.  It was the first time I had taken on this task in longer than I care to admit.  Somehow the floor had fallen way down my list of priorities.  There had been steam moppings & spot cleanings along the way by my husband & I, but it hadn't been truly on-my-knees clean in awhile.  The floor had become quite grimy and dirty.

So there I was, down on my knees with a scrub brush, tooth brush, rag, and some cleansing water... And a floor covered in built up grime. There was no "quick fix." The only way I could clean it was to get down on my knees and do it.  Being on my knees reminded me of another time I was on my knees.  Surrendering my life to God, and asking Jesus to forgive me of my sins.  

I started in one corner and worked my way across the floor and back again, and the floor got cleaner, but the water in my bucket became down right filthy.  I thought again of when Jesus cleansed me of my sins, and how he took my filthy-dirty sins on himself.  

So it is the next day, and the floor is still mostly clean... But we've eaten in the dining room a few times, and came in and out the door.  I've seen both crumbs and dirt on the floor.  I took a broom and swept them up.  It occurs to me that 

the floor that will not stay clean if I ignore the little crumbs & dirt that happen.  

It also occurs to me that my heart will not stay clean if I ignore the little crumbs & dirt of sin.  I need the word of God, and prayer to be the broom, mop, and cleansing water for my heart.  I need to take time and get "on my knees" and spend time with him every day.  I can't go too long with just "spot cleanings" or I will get grim & sin build up in my heart.  I need to let Jesus clean my heart fresh of sin again.

So God, please create in me a clean heart, and renew a right spirit within me.  Help me to daily spend time with you the way I should, and the way I want to.  To not let "life" get in the way.  To keep you highest on my priority list.  Please cleanse me of all sin and grime, so I can be clean again in my heart & soul, and in your eyes.  Thank you for speaking to me through the every day moments.  Reminding me of your love, and gently nudging me where I should be.