Thank God for Dirty Dishes, Smelly Clothes and Unm

Submitted by: David Aldridge
Author: Unknown
Date Sumbitted: Feb 27, 2006

Thank you God, for all I have to do today.

Thanks, God, for this sink of dirty dishes. It shows we have plenty to eat.

Thanks, God for this pile of dirty, stinky laundry. It shows we have plenty of clothes to wear.

Thanks, God, for those unmade beds in there, for they were warm and so comfortable last night, and I know there are many who have no beds.

Thanks, God, for this bathroom complete with the spattered mirror; soggy, grimy towels; and dirty commode. They are so convenient.

Thanks, God, for this finger-smudged refrigerator that needs defrosting. It is full of cold drinks and enough leftovers for two or three meals.

Thanks, God, for this oven that absolutely must be cleaned today. It has baked so many things over the years.

The whole family is grateful for that grass that needs mowing, the lawn that will need raking. We all enjoy the yard.

Thanks, God, even for that slamming screen door. My kids are healthy and able to run and play.

Lord, the presence of all these chores awaiting me says you have richly blessed my family.

I shall do them all cheerfully - and I shall do them gratefully.

AMEN